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🚪 If your metabolism feels “sluggish,” your 🚪 If your metabolism feels “sluggish,” your cells might be ignoring their own messages.

Insulin’s job is to deliver glucose (sugar from food) into your cells for energy. With insulin resistance, the cells stop answering the knock — glucose piles up outside while your body sends more and more “delivery trucks” (insulin) to get the job done.

This makes your metabolism work harder for less return, affecting energy, hormones, inflammation, and long-term health.

3 labs can reveal it early:
1️⃣ Fasting Insulin 3–5.5 mIU/mL – often rises first
2️⃣ Fasting Glucose 70–90 mg/dL – may stay normal at first
3️⃣ HbA1c 4–5.3% – 3-month average, rises later

You can retrain your cells to listen again: build muscle, move after meals, balance carbs with protein & fiber, and prioritize sleep & stress recovery.

💾 Save this for your next lab review.
🩺 If your numbers are off, naturopathic medicine can help you get your metabolism back on track — link in bio.
You’re not crazy. You’re not lazy. You’re in You’re not crazy. You’re not lazy. You’re in brain fog—and there’s a reason nothing has worked yet.

We designed From Foggy to Focused for the woman who does it all… and is finally ready to stop pushing through and start supporting her brain.

Join Paul Rooney, LAc, of @neurologicalacupuncturenh, Dr. Sarah and Dr. Luciana on this workshop to get the following:

🧠 90-minute immersive reset
✨ Breathwork, botanicals, and tools you’ll actually use
🎁 Luxury gift bag included

Tap the link in bio to claim your seat—because brain fog isn’t your new normal.

#FromFoggyToFocused
💪 Think menopause means your metabolism has to 💪 Think menopause means your metabolism has to slow down? Not so fast.

During menopause, lower estrogen can shift your body toward storing more fat — especially around the abdomen — and make it harder to use carbs efficiently for energy.
But here’s the good news: exercise is one of the most evidence-backed ways to reverse these changes.

Just 30 minutes of movement, a few times a week can:
🔥 Boost your metabolism by building lean muscle (your calorie-burning engine)
⚡ Improve insulin sensitivity, making it easier to use carbs for fuel instead of storing them
💆‍♀️ Reduce stress hormones that promote belly fat storage

And it doesn’t have to be extreme — a brisk walk, strength training, swimming, or cycling all count.
The key? Consistency over perfection. Your metabolism responds to what you do most of the time, not the occasional big workout.

Menopause isn’t the end of metabolic vitality — it’s a new chapter where you can be stronger, more energized, and more resilient than ever.

💾 Save this post for motivation on the days you need it.

📲 Share with a friend who’s in this stage of life and ready to feel her best.
✨ Seacoast Friends: September at Aya is BLOOMING ✨ Seacoast Friends: September at Aya is BLOOMING with Wellness! 🌻🧠🌿

From sunflower fields to stress relief sessions—Aya Naturopathic is popping up all over the Seacoast this September with events that bring natural healing straight to YOU. 💛

🌼 Sept 6 – Sunflower Festival at Tendercrop Farm (Dover, NH)
Pop by our booth for herbal lip balms, $20 craniosacral mini sessions, and a sunny chat with Dr. Luciana Silva about how naturopathic medicine can support your health 🌿

👐 Sept 18 – Craniosacral Therapy Day at Herbal Path Apothecary
Ease into deep healing with 15 or 45-minute CST sessions with Dr. Silva + Dr. Jeffrey. Support stress relief, tension release, and balance—naturally. ✨
📍 The Herbal Path, Dover, NH | Pre-book your time!

🧘‍♀️ Sept 27 – “From Foggy to Focused” Workshop in collaboration with Paul Rooney L.Ac., M.Ac from @neurologicalacupuncturenh 
This women-only reset is for the high-achievers feeling burned out. Boost clarity, calm your nervous system, and reclaim your energy in just 90 minutes.
📍 Whole Life Healthcare, Newington, NH | $150 | Limited spots

💬 Whether you’re looking to relax, recharge, or reconnect to your wellness goals, our September lineup offers something for every season of life. Come see what Aya’s natural approach is all about!

🔗 Tap the link in bio to book, reserve, or learn more. Let’s make this September a season of self-care, together.
When your blood sugar swings up and down all day, When your blood sugar swings up and down all day, it:
⚡ Zaps your energy
🍫 Triggers cravings
🧠💪 Stresses your hormones + mitochondria

The fix? You don’t need a complicated diet — just small, consistent tweaks that keep your glucose curve smooth.

Here are 5 Aya-approved hacks for steadier energy and better metabolic health:

1️⃣ 🍳 Protein-Powered Mornings – Start your day with 25–30g of protein to flatten glucose spikes and curb cravings.
2️⃣ 🥬 Bitter Before Bites – A few bites of bitter greens before carbs primes digestion + slows sugar release.
3️⃣ 🚫🥤 Skip the Liquid Sugar – Drink your hydration, not your dessert.
4️⃣ 🌞🍽️ Eat With the Sun – Bigger meals earlier, lighter dinners for smoother sleep + glucose control.
5️⃣ ⏳🍵 Pause Before You Snack – Waiting ~4 hours between meals helps insulin reset + boosts metabolic flexibility.

💾 Save this post to try one of these hacks this week.
📲 Share with a friend who’s always tired or “hangry.”

Your metabolism will thank you — and so will your future self.
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