Rooted Health and Wellness-Indiana

Rooted Health and Wellness-Indiana Optimize your health through personalized approach to metabolic health, hormones, and functional medicine.

Nutrient density is all about learning how to get more nourishment from the foods you’re already eating, and understandi...
09/12/2026

Nutrient density is all about learning how to get more nourishment from the foods you’re already eating, and understanding what your body needs to function well.

🥩 Enough protein to support muscle, strength and satiety
🥦 A variety of plants to provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients
🥑 Healthy fats to support overall health and help create satisfying meals
🌾 Fiber-rich carbohydrates to support digestion and more balanced blood sugar
💧 Adequate hydration to support the many processes happening throughout the body

Your nutrition needs can be influenced by your age, activity level, goals, metabolic health, hormones, lifestyle and even what you realistically have time to prepare.

We're here to help our clients understand their health, identify areas that may need attention, and make realistic nutrition and lifestyle changes they can actually maintain.
It’s about finding a healthier balance that works for YOU. 🌱

09/11/2026

Plot twist… maybe it wasn’t just stress. 👀

Sometimes symptoms like low mood, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, low motivation, weight changes, and feeling like you’re just not yourself deserve a deeper look.

Progesterone. Estrogen. Testosterone. Thyroid.

Not everyone needs hormones — but when symptoms and labs point to an imbalance, optimizing what’s actually going on can make a BIG difference.

Because sometimes “I just don’t feel like myself anymore” is worth investigating. 🫶

📍Rooted Health & Wellness | Columbus, Indiana

An annual physical is an important part of preventive care... but it shouldn’t be the only time you think about your hea...
09/11/2026

An annual physical is an important part of preventive care... but it shouldn’t be the only time you think about your health.

Your health can change between appointments. New symptoms, changes in your energy, sleep, cycles, weight, mood, digestion or other aspects of how you feel are worth paying attention to.

Preventive health means knowing your numbers, keeping up with recommended screenings, understanding your individual risk factors and building healthy habits long before there’s a problem to fix.

And sometimes, prevention simply means asking a question when something doesn’t feel quite right.

Don’t wait for your next annual physical to start paying attention. Your health deserves more than one day on the calendar. 💗

We’re laughing because we get it.Our all-women team is here to listen to the whole story, ask the questions, look beyond...
09/09/2026

We’re laughing because we get it.
Our all-women team is here to listen to the whole story, ask the questions, look beyond the obvious, and help you understand what may be contributing to how you feel.

Because you shouldn’t have to hear, “That’s just part of being a woman.”

You deserve to have someone say, “Let’s figure this out.” 🩷

09/08/2026

Sometimes it’s not about doing MORE. It’s about figuring out what your body actually needs. 🌿

A little thyroid optimization + low-dose GLP-1 support… and this is the kind of message that makes our day. 🤍

✨ More energy
✨ No longer needing the daily nap
✨ 7 lbs down
✨ Feeling like herself again

The goal isn’t just a number on the scale—or a “normal” lab result.

The goal is feeling better.

📍 Rooted Health & Wellness | Columbus, Indiana
Hormone • Thyroid • Metabolic Health

Shared with patient permission. Individual results vary.

Remember when menopause seemed like a lifetime away and we just assumed that perimenopause must have just meant the year...
09/08/2026

Remember when menopause seemed like a lifetime away and we just assumed that perimenopause must have just meant the year before menopause.

Yea... That transition can begin years before your final menstrual period.

For many women, the first clue is a change in their menstrual cycle, but symptoms can also include:
- Sleep disruption
- Hot flashes
- Mood changes
- Brain fog
- Dip in libido
- Vaginal changes

So if you're in your 40s and noticing that your body doesn't quite feel like it used to, you don't have to simply chalk it up to aging.

Pay attention to the patterns. Your symptoms and cycle changes are information worth discussing with a knowledgeable healthcare provider.

Rooted Health & Wellness will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.We hope you enjoy the long week...
09/07/2026

Rooted Health & Wellness will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

We hope you enjoy the long weekend and take some time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the people and moments that matter most.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

Magnesium doesn't get nearly as much attention as some other nutrients, but your body relies on it for hundreds of bioch...
09/05/2026

Magnesium doesn't get nearly as much attention as some other nutrients, but your body relies on it for hundreds of biochemical reactions every single day.

It helps support:
Normal muscle and nerve function
❤️ Normal heart rhythm and cardiovascular function
⚡ Energy production
🩸 Glucose metabolism
🦴 Bone health
🧬 Protein and DNA synthesis

And as we move through our 40s and 50s, maintaining a nutrient-dense diet becomes increasingly important for supporting muscle, bone, metabolic and cardiovascular health.

So how do you get more magnesium?
Start with your food.

Try adding:
🎃 Pumpkin seeds to yogurt, oatmeal or salads
🥜 Almonds or cashews as a snack
🫘 Beans and lentils to soups, salads and bowls
🥬 Spinach and other leafy greens to meals
🌾 Whole grains such as oats and brown rice
🥑 Avocado to breakfast or lunch
🍫 A little dark chocolate as an occasional treat

Women age 31 and older generally need about 320 mg of magnesium per day, while men need about 420 mg. Many people can meet their needs through a varied diet.

Magnesium supplements can be useful in certain situations, but more isn't necessarily better. Different forms of magnesium are absorbed differently and can have different effects on the digestive system.

And if you're considering supplementation, especially if you have kidney problems or take medications, it's worth discussing it with your healthcare provider.
Don't wait until you're taking a handful of supplements to start thinking about your nutrients.

09/04/2026

Testosterone does a whole lot more than support libido.

It plays a role in energy, muscle mass and strength, motivation, mood, bone health, sexual function, and body composition — in both men AND women.

The goal isn’t “more testosterone.”

It’s the right level for the right person, alongside the rest of the hormone picture. 🌿

📍Rooted Health & Wellness | Columbus, Indiana

What we eat absolutely matters, but blood glucose is influenced by much more than a single meal or how much sugar you pu...
09/04/2026

What we eat absolutely matters, but blood glucose is influenced by much more than a single meal or how much sugar you put in your coffee.

Your body is constantly balancing glucose, insulin, hormones, activity and energy needs.

Some of the factors that can influence blood sugar include:

🧬 Genetics: Family history can influence your risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
🩸 Insulin resistance: When cells become less responsive to insulin, the body may need to produce more insulin to keep blood glucose in range. Over time, blood sugar can begin to rise.
😴 Sleep: Poor sleep and disrupted sleep can negatively affect insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation.
😮‍💨 Stress: Stress hormones such as cortisol help your body respond to challenges, but they can also increase blood glucose.
🏃‍♀️ Activity: Your muscles use glucose for energy, so regular movement plays an important role in glucose management.
💪 Muscle mass: Muscle is one of the body's major sites for glucose disposal. Maintaining muscle becomes particularly important as we age.
🌸 Hormonal changes: Changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect body composition, insulin sensitivity and metabolic health.
🥗 Overall dietary pattern: It's not just about avoiding sugar. The overall balance of protein, fiber, carbohydrates, fats, portions and minimally processed foods matters.

So what should you do?

If your fasting glucose, A1C or other metabolic markers are consistently changing, that's worth a conversation with your healthcare provider.
A more complete look at your health can make a difference.

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