Holistic Nutrition

Marci Trachter CNP, NNCP

What is Holistic Nutrition?

Holistic nutrition is about more than food and optimal or restrictive diets. It’s about restoring health on a cellular level with whole foods, herbs, supplements, and wellness strategies that are individual to each person’s biochemistry.
We are what we eat, absorb, assimilate, and eliminate. This dynamic relationship of body systems is unique to each person and it’s important to understand and educate about what’s going on in the body. 
Holistic nutrition works with the whole person and attempts to identify the root causes of dysfunction by integrating the physical, environmental, emotional, spiritual, and nutritional components of life. I help you get rid of the bad stuff, put back in the good stuff, and because your body is an intelligent system - it does the rest

It provides people with natural tools to build better health by understanding how they got to where they are in their health journey. Holistic Nutritionists understand that each body is individual and with the use of testing, if necessary,  it can be determined where your body is.    Working together to identify possible underlying reasons for symptoms….(like is your microbiome balanced?  Do you have any hidden infections, food sensitivities?  How’s your sleep and what about your hormones?)  It empowers them with the knowledge to achieve their health goals as it emphasizes personal responsibility and a cooperative relationship between client and practitioner.

 
To me, it’s the perfect marriage of the latest science and ancient wisdom.

What can Holistic Nutrition and I help you with?

Sleep
I am passionate about nutrition and its holistic impact on our daily lives in small but significant ways, even when I was not a part of the industry. I tried to stay informed and connected to the world of healthcare and optimal nutrition when navigating my own health journey.
As someone who has struggled with sleep, I get the frustration of needing help around this and not knowing what to do first.

Digestion
Research confirms that 70% of your immune system is in the gut. Given my personal health story, my greatest interest and area of expertise is digestion. I understand first-hand that the digestive system is fundamental to nourishing the entire body, and thus, believes that good digestive health is the cornerstone of a healthy life.
My integrative approach to health and wellness is founded on the understanding that there is no “one-size-fits-all”. By honouring the concept of bio-individuality, I’ll  provide you with realistic and personalized management plans to help them reach their health goals.
Making digestive health a priority, getting your microbiome in balance, ridding yourself of acute or long standing infections, etc,  is KEY to good overall health.

Stress
Life can seem repetitive in the daily grind.  It’s easy to fill our mind and body with negative energy and stress.  Even the body, if it is not working harmoniously, puts the body into stress.  I can help you with tools and resources and wellness education to feel happier, healthier, and able to manage life’s pressures
 
Hormone Health
Hormones are complicated.  Whether it’s acne, decreased libido, menopause, post-menopausal symptoms, I can help guide you to find optimal wellness by helping balance hormones. No subject of health is more interconnected holistically than Hormone Health!.

Functional Testing

Midlife is an opportunity for women to care for themselves and support their longevity in ways that were neglected as they were busy raising families and or careers.These are teachable moments, of sorts. Rarely do blanket recommendations work. Holistic Nutritionists consider the individual and use testing to determine where you are.

While conventional medicine focuses on diagnosing a disease and how to manage symptoms, holistic and functional alternative medicine looks at underlying factors of what caused the disease or symptom in the first place and aims to restore balance and health.

So instead of just slapping on a band-aid, and guessing or masking symptoms, we use advanced lab tests to see what’s really happening inside your body - from gut health and nutrient absorption to hormone balance and inflammation. This deeper insight guides a truly personalized nutrition plan.

Holistic nutrition, combines functional testing with food, lifestyle, and natural strategies to address root causes. The goal isn’t just to manage symptoms, but to restore balance so you can feel vibrant, resilient, and in control of your health. We ask questionWhy is this happening? Is it hormones, inflammation, gut health? We dig until we find the root.Do you have any infections? How’s your sleep and your hormones? We can test so that we don't have to guess!

Menopausal and Post Menopausal Nutrition

Our culture often treats aging as something to hide, rather than something to celebrate. Even phrases like “60 is the new 40” carry the hidden message that being 40 is somehow better than being 60. But that’s not true. This stage of life has its own rewards — if we choose to embrace them. Holistic nutrition teaches us that by tuning in to what truly nourishes and pleases us — body, mind, and spirit — we can age gracefully and radiantly. In fact, the word grace comes from the Latin gratus, meaning “pleasing.” By focusing on what makes you feel your best, you create a foundation for health, joy, and vitality in this next chapter of life

The 10 Rules of Aging Recapped

Eat Properly
Exercise
Manage Stress
Eliminate Self Destructive Behaviour
Think Young
Get Good Rest
Practice Good Hygiene
Prudent Supplementation
Proactive Living
Be in Balance and Work on Your Balance.