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10/17/2026

I’ve wanted to post this for a while, because it comes up with patients all the time. Being told you have dense breasts can feel scary, especially if you’re on HRT or thinking about starting it. I remember feeling shamed for having dense breasts with my first mammogram and in my head I was thinking 👇

But dense tissue is normal, especially in your fertile years. It’s healthy, hormone responsive tissue. As our hormones decline, density naturally fades, and bioidentical HRT can bring some of it back. That isn’t automatically a red flag, but it can make mammograms harder to read. That’s why I recommend getting a baseline and comparing (we also need to push for QT imaging so we get less radiation exposure).

And hormones are only one piece. Insulin resistance and inflammation matter too, so your provider should be looking at the whole picture, not just writing a prescription. Swipe through for the full breakdown, and save this for your next mammogram. 🤍

Have questions about hormones? Book a consult in Elmhurst or virtually for Illinois residents. Fill out our inquiry form -> www.ia-wellness.com

For education only, not medical advice.

10/08/2026

Tried every supplement, diet, and protocol… and you still don’t feel like yourself? Check your stomach. 👀

H. pylori is one of the most common infections in the world, and most people don’t know they have it. It’s not just bloating and reflux. It’s been linked to:

🦠 Acne, eczema, perioral dermatitis, rosacea & psoriasis
🦠 Chronic hives & hair loss
🦠 Low iron or B12
🦠 Anxiety, mood changes & migraines

Skin is a huge one, especially in teens and kids.

So many patients come to me after GI workups, colonoscopies, and endoscopies come back “normal,” or show inflammation with negative celiac testing. Over and over, I’ve found it comes down to H. pylori.

A breath test can miss it, especially if you’ve recently taken acid reducers or antibiotics. I often find it on a GI-MAP stool test. Some say PCR is too sensitive, but in my practice, treating it has helped more often than not.

This is also about longevity. Low-level infections can drive inflammation, so if your CRP is elevated and no one knows why, it’s worth a look.

📍 Integrative Aesthetics and Wellness, Elmhurst IL, with virtual visits for IL residents

Educational only, not medical advice. Talk with your provider before stopping any medication for testing.

10/05/2026

Sometimes it’s not just your hormones.

If you’re tired, gaining weight, sleeping poorly or experiencing low libido, a basic blood hormone panel may not tell the whole story.

In this case, we needed to look deeper with DUTCH + GI-MAP testing to understand her hormone metabolism, cortisol patterns and gut health.

Test. Don’t guess. Connect the dots.

If you’re ready to understand what’s really going on, schedule a functional medicine consultation online www.ia-wellness.com

Virtual visits available.

Jacqueline Trcka

10/02/2026

Your skin can need a little reset in the fall.

Dullness, uneven skin tone, and clogged pores are all things I commonly see this time of year and sometimes your skin just needs the right active ingredients, not more products.

One of the reasons I love Environ is their focus on

high quality active ingredients paired with naturally derived ingredients,

while taking a more thoughtful approach to preservatives and unnecessary formulation ingredients.

Because of this formulation philosophy, we dropship every Environ order directly to you rather than keeping large amounts of product sitting on our shelves. It helps us get your products to you fresh and ready to use.

✨ Our Anniversary Sale is happening now!
Enjoy 20% off all Environ products through October 7th.

Not sure what your skin needs this fall? You’re always welcome to reach out and schedule an aesthetic consultation. We can look at your skin, talk through your goals, and create a routine that actually makes sense for you.

Tips: 1. The Vitamin A serum is one of the few retinoids safe to use when pregnant. 2. Add #5 in the morning routine after you apply concealer (adds a hydrating look EVERY TIME). 3. BE CONSISTENT

10/01/2026

Every tox appointment at Integrative Aesthetics and Wellness starts with a plan built around your face, your goals, and your concerns. No assembly line, no one-size-fits-all.

Today’s lineup:
💉 Classic tox for smooth, natural-looking results
💧 Tox for hyperhidrosis to help tame excessive sweating

What sets us apart:
🔹 One-on-one, personalized consults
🔹 Custom dosing and treatment plans
🔹 Clean, high-quality products only
🔹 Care from an experienced nurse practitioner

Ready for care that actually feels personal? Book your consult📍 Elmhurst, IL

09/19/2026

Sometimes you need to look beyond conventional medicine to get answers.

If you or your child keep getting sick, have an honest conversation with your healthcare provider. Collect the basics and rule out serious conditions, but don’t settle.

Summer leading into fall is a great time of the year to preventatively check in and make sure you’re prepared.

Have questions? Connect.

Jacqueline Trcka

09/18/2026

A little infection update that I think patients should be aware of.

We’re seeing more cases of antifungal-resistant ringworm, and it’s something that’s important to have on our radar.

IAW Wellness is always looking at what’s new in medicine and what the research is showing so I can share it with my patients and community.

Knowledge is power. The more we know, the better we can recognize what’s changing and know when something needs a closer look.

Just a little wellness update for your feed!

09/16/2026

Can GLP-1s help HS?

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat. It causes painful, recurring flares that can affect every part of daily life, and many patients try treatment after treatment searching for relief.

That’s why it’s so encouraging to see more research being done. A 2026 review found GLP-1 medications were linked to fewer flares, less pain, and lower disease activity in people with HS. Researchers believe this may be partly because GLP-1s help calm inflammation, not just support weight loss.
This research is still early and mostly observational. GLP-1s aren’t FDA-approved for HS, and HS care should always include your dermatologist. Still, it’s a hopeful reminder that skin often reflects what’s happening inside the body.

Curious whether a metabolic approach fits your health goals? Book a consult through the link in bio.

09/15/2026

If your skin condition keeps coming back, it may be time to look beyond the surface.

Your skin can be a reflection of what’s happening throughout the body from gut health and immune balance to nutrition and environmental triggers.

Instead of constantly chasing the flare, let’s ask why it keeps happening.

08/31/2026

One pattern I am seeing with new patients coming into my practice is that many are already taking bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and report that they “feel good.” While feeling better is absolutely important, it is only one piece of the bigger picture.

Hormone therapy may be used for more than symptom relief. Depending on the individual, appropriate estrogen therapy can also play an important role in supporting bone health and helping prevent the accelerated bone loss that occurs with estrogen deficiency during and after menopause.

This is why I believe it is important to periodically evaluate whether your hormone therapy is truly optimized for your individual goals, not simply whether your hot flashes are gone or whether you feel better day to day.

For some patients, I use DUTCH testing as one additional tool to evaluate hormone metabolism and estrogen exposure. When evaluating dried urine estradiol, I may look for levels around or above 0.7 ng/mg as part of the overall clinical picture when bone support is one of our treatment goals. However, there is no single hormone number that is appropriate for every woman, and results must always be interpreted in the context of your age, symptoms, medical history, route and dose of hormone therapy, and individual risk factors.

The goal is to make sure that your treatment plan is supporting both how you feel today and your long-term health goals.

If you are currently on BHRT, feel well, but have never had your treatment plan reevaluated, it may be worth asking: Are my hormones simply controlling my symptoms, or is my treatment truly optimized for my overall health goals?

Jacqueline Trcka

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