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Mitochondria are often introduced in science class as the “powerhouse of the cell.” While that description is not wrong, it barely scratches the surface of what they actually do for us. These tiny structures inside nearly every cell are deeply involved in how we feel, think, move, heal, and cope with stress. When we talk about energy, resilience, and mental health, we are also talking about mitochondrial health, whether we realize it or not. At a basic level, mitochondria con

Supporting energy and mood through nutrition and movement is possible and we can help. Wisconsin winters can quietly wear people down. Below-zero temperatures, limited daylight, and long hours spent indoors mean many of us start and end our days in the dark. For those working in offices without natural light, the body can go weeks without the signals it relies on to feel balanced. This isn’t a motivation problem. It’s biology. Light, movement, and warmth help regulate mood, s

Most of us didn’t grow up learning how food actually works in the body. We learned rules. Portions. Good foods. Bad foods. Somewhere along the way, eating became less about nourishment and more about compliance. That approach is starting to show its limits. Not because people aren’t trying hard enough, but because many nutrition messages were never designed around how the body actually functions under real-life stress, busy schedules, emotional load, and long-standing symptom

Many people come to us carrying the same concern: difficulty focusing, racing thoughts, mental fatigue, restlessness, or feeling constantly behind despite trying hard. Often, these symptoms have already been given a label. ADHD. For many, the vulnerability of these symptoms have them reaching for their perceived easiest most immediate relief which feels almost automatic. Schedule an appointment. Ask about stimulants. Hope for relief. That pathway makes sense. ADHD symptoms ca