One Month with Re-Balance Health & Wellness in Columbia, MD: How Functional Medicine is Helping Me Feel Like ME Again

I’m officially one month into my personalized health plan with Re-Balance Health & Wellness, and while I’m still very much in the middle of this journey, I already feel something I hadn’t felt in years: hope.

If you read my previous blog about uncovering my hidden thyroid condition, you know that working with Laura and the team at Re-Balance has been nothing short of life-changing. I’ve learned more about my body in the last four weeks than I have in the past four years. And now, for the first time in what feels like forever, I can finally say… something is shifting.

The Protocol Reality

Let’s start with this: the protocol was comprehensive — and honestly, that gave me hope.

Between the supplements, prescriptions, and lifestyle shifts, I felt like I finally had a full plan, not just a guess. Yes, it took some organization (color-coded chart, phone alarms, sticky notes… the works), but it felt empowering to take control in such a tangible way.

And as I got into the rhythm, I started learning what worked best for me. One of my first wins? Figuring out that timing makes a big difference. I was taking magnesium in the morning at first, hoping it would help with energy… but instead, I felt foggy and drained. After checking in with Laura, I switched to evenings, and it was a total game-changer. Not only did it stop the daytime sluggishness, but it’s also been a huge help for my sleep and recovery.

It’s these small but powerful shifts that remind me this isn’t just a plan… it’s a partnership. Every recommendation from Re-Balance is grounded in strategy, but also flexible to how your body actually responds.

The Lifestyle Shifts

The nutrition side has been its own rollercoaster. Staying dairy-free has been a non-negotiable, and honestly, it’s been one of the most impactful changes. My skin is clearer. My energy is more stable. And the mental fog I didn’t even know I was living in? Gone.

Gluten, on the other hand, has been a slow experiment. I haven’t cut it out completely, but I’m noticing patterns. And that awareness is everything. I’m learning how to listen to my body in a new way (without guilt, without pressure).

Sleep has also become sacred. I’ve been protecting my nighttime routine like never before, prioritizing rest, and slowing down when I feel the urge to push through. It’s not always easy, but it’s necessary. Because healing doesn’t happen in hustle mode.

The First Period Return

The moment that stopped me in my tracks? Getting my period for the first time in over four and a half years. Was it brutal? Absolutely. The bloating, the cramping, the mood swings… it all hit hard. But even through the discomfort, I felt grateful. This was my body signaling that it was finally safe enough, nourished enough, and supported enough to function again. It wasn’t just a physical milestone… it was emotional. For years, I thought this part of me was gone. But functional medicine helped bring it back.

The Road Ahead

I won’t pretend everything’s perfect. I’m still adjusting. Still learning. Still navigating the “newness” of my healing journey. But I feel more connected to my body than I have in years.

The truth is, healing is rarely linear. There are ups, downs, breakthroughs, and setbacks. But having the support of Re-Balance Health & Wellness… having a team that actually listens, customizes, and walks alongside you makes all the difference.

To the women in Howard County, MD who feel tired, dismissed, or disconnected from their bodies: please know, you’re not alone. And there’s real support out there. You deserve answers. You deserve a plan that works. And most of all, you deserve to feel like YOU again. Learn more about Re-Balance Health & Wellness or schedule your discovery call at rebalancehw.com.