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The Wellness Journal.

Thoughtful conversations about your body, your health and the many things that can influence how you feel. Written by Dr. Laara Van Bryce.

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Whole-Person Wellness · 3 min read

What Does Whole-Person Wellness Really Mean?

We often notice our bodies most when something feels wrong. What changes when we start paying attention a little earlier?

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Hormones · 3 min read

Listening to What Your Hormones May Be Telling You

Hormonal changes can affect far more than we sometimes realize. Dr. Laara looks at why paying attention to patterns can be a useful place to begin.

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Nutrition · 3 min read

Nourishment Is More Than What’s on Your Plate

Food matters, but nourishment is part of a much bigger picture. Dr. Laara considers some of the other things that help us feel genuinely well.

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Functional Medicine · 3 min read

Why Looking for Connections Can Change the Health Conversation

Symptoms don't always exist in isolation. Looking for patterns and connections can create a more complete conversation about your health.

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Healthy Aging · 3 min read

Rethinking What It Means to Age Well

Our bodies change as we get older, and so do their needs. Dr. Laara shares a more useful way to think about healthy aging: paying attention to the body you have today.

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Stress & Resilience · 3 min read

When Your Body Is Asking You to Slow Down

We can get so used to being busy that we stop noticing what it's asking of our bodies. Dr. Laara looks at how stress can show up and why a little more room for recovery can matter.

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Sleep & Restoration · 3 min read

What If Better Sleep Starts Before Bedtime?

When sleep isn't coming easily, we tend to focus on bedtime. Dr. Laara looks at what happens earlier in the day and why a little runway before bed can help.

Movement & Mobility · 3 min read

Your Body Was Made to Move — But It Doesn’t Have to Be a Workout

Movement doesn't have to happen at the gym. Dr. Laara looks at the ordinary ways we use our bodies every day and why those small moments matter too.

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Brain & Metabolic Health · 3 min read

When Brain Fog Becomes Your New Normal

Brain fog can feel random. Dr. Laara looks at why it's worth noticing when it happens, what else is happening around it, and how glucose data may add another piece to the picture.

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