The 10 Most Asked Questions of 2025

Every year I learn something from you. From my clients. From the people I meet at Erewhon when I am grabbing a green juice. From the women who come up to me at dinner and whisper that they have been dealing with a stubborn symptom for years. From the heartfelt DMs and the thoughtful emails. You never stop asking smart questions. You never stop wanting to understand your own body. And you remind me every single day why I love this work.

When I looked back at 2025, I noticed a pattern. The same ten questions kept showing up on repeat. Different voices. Different ages. Same concerns. I call these my most memorable questions of the year because they revealed exactly where people feel confused, overwhelmed, or ready for a deeper level of healing. So I decided to put all of my perfected answers in one place.

Here is the highlight reel of what you asked and what I shared.

1. Are multivitamins still worth taking or is the wellness world moving past them?

This came up again and again, and the answer is a confident yes. A well formulated multivitamin is still one of the most essential foundations in a modern wellness routine. Our soil is depleted, stress burns through nutrients at a remarkable pace, digestion varies from day to day, and even the cleanest diet can leave gaps that impact hormones, metabolism, detoxification, and cellular repair. The key is choosing a formula that your body can actually use. I always recommend a high quality one-a-day with methylated folate rather than synthetic folic acid. It matters, especially for the many people with MTHFR variants who cannot convert folic acid efficiently. My two favorites are IM8 Daily Essentials and Pure Encapsulations ONE. Both offer bioavailable B vitamins, minerals in absorbable forms, antioxidants for cell protection, and doses that genuinely move the needle. When your baseline nutrients are solid, every other wellness practice becomes more effective.

2. How do I know if my “healthy lifestyle” is actually stressing my body out?

This question grew louder than ever in 2025. Many people were doing everything right on paper. Clean eating, supplements, workouts, biohacking. Yet their bodies felt fatigued, inflamed, or hormonally fragile. The truth is that wellness can become stressful when the pursuit of health becomes another pressure point. Over fasting, over training, over supplementing, ignoring hunger cues, forcing morning routines that do not match your nervous system’s needs. Your body will always tell you when something isn’t working. Poor sleep, irritability, dehydration, cravings, irregular cycles, and midsection weight gain are often signs that your healthy habits need softening, not tightening. The magic is in finding the line between discipline and nourishment.

3. How do I know if plant medicine is right for me and how do I approach it safely?

This question was asked with the most curiosity and the most caution. Plant medicine is not a trend. It is a deeply personal and often sacred experience that should be approached with intention, education, and professional guidance. I always tell people to begin with integration work long before the ceremony itself. Your nervous system, emotional readiness, support system, and current medications all matter. Plant medicine can open doors, but it also brings up what has been stored in the body for years. When used with respect and a trusted practitioner, it can be a profound tool for clearing emotional weight, releasing trauma, and reconnecting with parts of yourself that have gone quiet. If you don’t know whether or not its right for you, reach out to me and let’s talk about it!

4. Why do I feel puffy, swollen, or bloated no matter what I do?

Many people came to me this year feeling puffy, inflamed, and discouraged. They were eating clean, drinking water, exercising, and still waking up swollen or feeling heavy in their own skin. Puffiness is often a mix of lymphatic stagnation and mineral imbalance, made worse by rushing through meals, under eating protein, drinking water without minerals, and gut inflammation that slows fluid movement. Inflammation can come from deeper places too. Stress, poor sleep, hidden infections, food sensitivities, mineral depletion, and nervous system overwhelm all play a role. The most powerful moment is when clients learn that this is not a personal failure. Their body is not misbehaving. It is signaling overload. When we support lymph flow, bring minerals back into balance, calm the gut, and reduce internal stress, the mystery puffiness softens. And once people understand this, they finally relax. When they relax, their inflammation does the same.

5. How do I know which supplements are actually worth taking?

This question came from people who were tired of supplement experiments. My answer never changes. Start with the basics and build from labs. You should start with a nutrient deficiency test and work closely with a practitioner to interpret your bloodwork and see what your body needs. When you choose supplements, I look for clinical research, third party testing, and brand integrity. I also recommend taking the basics individually – avoid proprietary blends and opt for high quality individual support. The goal is not to take more but to take what your body actually uses. Personalized supplements always outperform the supplement drawer full of half finished bottles.

6. Is there a way to know if my habits are actually helping me age well?

This was a big one among women in their forties, fifties, and sixties. Aging well is not about staying young. It is about supporting cell repair. You know your habits are working when your energy feels steady, your digestion is smooth, your hormones feel stable, your skin stays vibrant, and your mood feels grounded. If you’re sleeping well through the night, your routine is supporting you! Longevity is a daily lifestyle, not a supplement.

7. How can I tell if gluten is affecting me even if I tested negative for celiac?

This was a major topic this year because gluten reactions extend far beyond celiac. Some people react to ATIs or glutenins in modern wheat, others experience immune flares that show up in the skin or thyroid instead of the gut, and many react only to highly processed breads. Modern wheat is bred and processed very differently now. It is refined, sprayed, stripped of fiber, and often fortified with synthetic folic acid, which can be problematic for anyone with MTHFR variants who cannot convert folic acid efficiently. This creates an added layer of stress on a system that is already sensitive. So when someone tells me they only react to restaurant bread or packaged bread but do fine with organic sourdough, that makes complete sense. Gluten sensitivity is not black and white. It depends on the type of wheat, how it is processed, and how your genetics and immune system respond, which is why I always test more than one marker and look at the whole picture.

8. How do I detox without doing something extreme?

This one never gets old. Detox is not a week of juice or a harsh protocol. It is a rhythm. Daily sweating. Hydrating with minerals. Eating fiber rich foods. Reducing toxins in your home. Supporting the liver. Getting sunlight. Moving your lymph. Letting your nervous system settle. Detox works best when it is simple and consistent. One of my favorite detox support suggestions actually requires no effort – sleep more. Your brain detoxes while you sleep, so don’t underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep in your detox routine. I have dozens of blogs on this and would also love to work with you one-on-one to craft a detox plan that feels right for you and your lifestyle. 

9. What is the one thing you wish everyone did for their health?

I always give the same answer. Slow down enough to hear the quiet signals your body has been trying to send you. When your nervous system feels supported, the entire internal landscape shifts. Digestion becomes easier, hormones settle into balance, sleep becomes more restorative, metabolism steadies, and your mood feels lighter and more grounded. The most powerful thing you can do for your long term health is create a life that feels safe for your body to live in, because a body that feels safe is a body that can finally heal.

10. What peptides are you most excited about right now and who should actually be using them?

Peptides are tiny chains of amino acids that act like text messages to your cells, telling them to repair, regenerate, calm inflammation, build collagen, or boost energy. Our natural production declines with age, stress, poor sleep, nutrient depletion, and environmental toxins, which is why targeted peptide therapy can feel so powerful. The ones I am using and loving right now are BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and TB-500, often combined in one injectable for hair, skin, gut, and whole body repair, along with Epitalon for longevity and deeper sleep. These are not trends. They are precise tools that work best when your foundation is solid with clean nutrition, good sleep, annual bloodwork, and nervous system support. Because peptides are bioactive and often administered through injections, sourcing and practitioner oversight matter. If you are curious and want to explore them safely, I have trusted practitioner recommendations in Los Angeles.

If you asked me one of these questions this year, I hope you know how much it meant. These conversations are the heartbeat of my work. They show me what you are carrying, what you are curious about, and where you are ready to grow. They remind me that healing is never linear and that every question is an opening to understand your body in a deeper, more compassionate way. My hope is that this roundup gives you clarity where you felt confused, reassurance where you felt alone, and direction where you felt stuck. Thank you for being the kind of community that asks thoughtful questions, tries new things, and chooses to learn rather than fear. Here is to a new year of feeling more connected to your body, more empowered in your choices, and more supported in your healing. I am so grateful to walk this journey with you!