Alexa Heathorn Alexa Heathorn

Understanding PCOS: Why There’s More Than One Root Cause

PCOS isn’t one-size-fits-all — and that’s exactly why so many women struggle to find answers. From insulin resistance to chronic inflammation, adrenal stress, or post-birth control shifts, every woman’s PCOS has a root cause. The key to real healing isn’t another crash diet or quick fix — it’s uncovering your root cause and building a plan around it. In this post, we’ll explore the most common PCOS types and why a root-cause approach changes everything.

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Alexa Heathorn Alexa Heathorn

Flax & Honey Biscuits

Soft, subtly sweet, and nutrient-dense — these Flax & Honey Biscuits prove that eating for your health doesn’t mean giving up comfort. Packed with fiber, protein, and hormone-supportive fats, they’re a simple, 5-ingredient recipe designed to balance blood sugar, curb cravings, and fuel your body the functional way.

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Alexa Heathorn Alexa Heathorn

Histamine Intolerance & Your Menstrual Cycle: What No One Is Talking About

Many women struggle with symptoms like bloating, migraines, skin rashes, anxiety, or intense PMS—only to be told “it’s just part of your cycle.” But what if there’s more to the story? Recent insights show that histamine intolerance can actually fluctuate with hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle. When estrogen rises, your body’s ability to break down histamine decreases, making you more reactive to everyday foods and triggering a cascade of uncomfortable symptoms. In this post, we’ll unpack the connection between histamine and hormones—and explore how functional testing like the GI-MAP, DUTCH test, and detailed symptom mapping can uncover the root cause and guide lasting relief.

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Alexa Heathorn Alexa Heathorn

Homemade Heavenly Hunks

These homemade Heavenly Hunks are soft, chewy, and packed with hormone-loving ingredients like oats, coconut, and dark chocolate. Gluten-free, dairy-free optional, and refined sugar-free, they’re a nourishing no-bake treat you can enjoy anytime — with all the flavor of the store-bought version, but cleaner and more nutritious.

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Alexa Heathorn Alexa Heathorn

Can Spirulina Help You Sleep Better and Boost Your Mood?

A recent clinical trial found that just 8 weeks of spirulina supplementation significantly improved sleep quality, reduced time to fall asleep, and enhanced mental health in adults with mild to moderate depression. Thanks to its high tryptophan content and anti-inflammatory properties, spirulina may be a simple, natural tool to support mood and rest—without the side effects of conventional treatments.

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Alexa Heathorn Alexa Heathorn

Struggling With Hormones? Here’s the Test We Use to Finally Get Answers (When Blood Work Fails)

Struggling With Hormones? Here’s the Test We Use to Finally Get Answers (When Blood Work Fails)

If you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” while still dealing with fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, weight changes, or painful periods—you’re not alone. Most standard hormone testing only scratches the surface. It gives us a snapshot, not the full story.

At Bloomed Wellness, we use the DUTCH Test with our 1:1 clients because it goes deeper—mapping out your cortisol rhythm, estrogen detox pathways, progesterone levels, and adrenal function in a way that blood work simply can’t.

This is the test we turn to when symptoms don’t make sense, when nothing seems to work, and when our clients are ready for real answers.

If you're feeling tired but wired, bloated and burnt out, or stuck in cycles of hormonal chaos—this test can change everything.

Because healing starts with clarity. And the DUTCH Test gives us exactly that.

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Maddi Fields Maddi Fields

Embracing Your Feminine Power: The 4 Key Feminine Archetypes

The feminine archetypes offer profound insight into different expressions of femininity. Each phase of the menstrual cycle gives rise to a different archetype, allowing women to connect with the varying aspects of themselves. By understanding and embracing these archetypes, women can cultivate a deeper connection to their bodies, emotions, and inner wisdom.

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Maddi Fields Maddi Fields

The Health Benefits of Manuka Honey

Manuka honey, produced by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush (native to New Zealand and parts of Australia), has earned its reputation as a potent superfood due to its unique properties and health benefits. Unlike regular honey, Manuka honey contains high levels of methylglyoxal (MGO), which contributes to its antibacterial and therapeutic qualities.

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