The tongue is an underutilized tool in modern medicine. For thousands of years, traditional medicine systems used tongue diagnosis to assess gut health, digestion, organ function, and nutrient status.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the four most common tongue findings I see in my functional medicine practice and what each one signals about your gut bacteria, digestion, liver function, lymph, and nutrient absorption.

You'll Learn:

• What a healthy tongue should look like
• Finding #1: The thick white coating (3 gut patterns)
• Finding #2: The yellow coating (liver, lymph, and bile flow)
• Finding #3: Scalloped edges (the absorption issue + a client case)
• Finding #4: Cracks down the middle (autoimmune connection + my personal story)

Tongue diagnosis isn't a substitute for comprehensive lab testing, but it can serve as a powerful clue that points us in the right direction! This is the first episode in a new series. In future episodes, I'll break down what your hair, skin, and nails reveal about your nutritional status and overall health.

Links Mentioned:

• Podcast Insight Survey: Thank you for sharing what you want to hear around here!
• Detox and Drainage Pathways Checklist
• Tongue Scraper
  
  

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!

🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching

☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!

💬 Let's Connect:

• Schedule a Root Cause Assessment Call
• Join My Weekly VIP Newsletter
• Follow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrd
• Email Me: info@nikkiyeltonrd.com
• Visit The Website & 700+ Blog Posts
• Topic Suggestion & Feedback Form

About:

🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith.

🛍️ DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that at no cost to y...

If you're spending hundreds of dollars on supplements every month and you're STILL exhausted, bloated, and battling brain fog, this episode will blow you mind (because it's a really simple way to support them all). In my clinical experience, it does more for your gut, energy, and hormones than most of the supplements on your shelf!

YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why walking is the best form of movement for women 35+
• How morning sunlight resets every biorythm in your body
• Why walking specifically boosts serotonin production in the gut (90% of your serotonin is made there)
• How walking improves microbiome diversity and short-chain fatty acid production
• Why this practice activates lymphatic drainage
• The exact protocol: timing, duration, conditions, what to avoid
• Why this is part of Phase 1 of the Abounding 5™ Method

🍋💦 Download the Drainage Pathway Roadmap: Drainage Checklist

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!

🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching

☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!

💬 Let's Connect:

• Schedule a Root Cause Assessment Call
• Join My Weekly VIP Newsletter
• Follow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrd
• Email Me: info@nikkiyeltonrd.com
• Visit The Website & 700+ Blog Posts
• Topic Suggestion & Feedback Form

About:

🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith.

🛍️ DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that at no cost to you, I may make a small c...

🍎 Grab my free Drainage Pathway Roadmap here → Drainage Pathways Checklist

If you're between 35 and 50 and you've been feeling "off" (sleep deprived, more irritable, energy dips you can't predict, gut feels different than it used to), please don't chalk this up to stress. Most conventional practitioners are missing the entire transition that's actually happening right now. And there are three nutrients that change everything.

In this episode, I'm walking you through how to tell if you're heading into perimenopause, what's actually driving the imbalance underneath, and the top three research-backed nutrients that move the needle most for easing this transition

You'll learn:

• The early signs of perimenopause (most women miss these)
• The 4 definitive symptoms that confirm you're in the transition
• Why some women hit perimenopause too early (and the underlying drivers)
• The 3 nutrients backed by research that ease perimenopause symptoms most
• Specific food sources for each nutrient
• Supplement form and dosing guidance
• Why testing matters (and which labs to ask for)

This is foundational education for every woman 35-50 who wants to ease into this season of life with clarity, energy, and stability!

Resources & Links:

• Fullscript Supplement Dispensary: Fullscript
• BodyBio Balance Oil: Omega-3 + omega-6 ratio support
• Best Absorbed Magnesium: BiOptimizers

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!

🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching

☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!

💬 Let's Connect:

• Schedule a Root Cause Assessment Call
• Join My Weekly VIP Newsletter
• Follow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrd
• Email Me: info@nikkiyeltonrd.com
• Visit The Website & 700+ Blog Posts
• Topic Suggestion & Feedback Form

About:

🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith.

🛍️ DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that at no cost to you, I may make a small c...

The hidden reason 90% of women have bloating, reflux, and fatigue isn't "too much stomach acid" — it's too little. Inside: the 60-second at-home test, 10+ symptoms to watch for, and how to start raising it naturally.

In this episode, I'm walking you through one of the most overlooked foundations of digestion: low stomach acid (also called hypochlorhydria). I see this in 9 out of 10 of the women I work with, and it's why so many "gut healing" protocols ultimately fail.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Why "too much stomach acid" is the opposite of what's actually happening
• The 10+ symptoms that signal you're running low (most women miss these)
• The root causes of low stomach acid
• A simple at-home test you can do tomorrow morning
• What your test results actually mean
• The natural ways to start supporting stomach acid production
• Why fermented foods can sometimes backfire when you're low
• The supplement timing mistake I see all the time
• How this connects to my Abounding 5™ Method for restoring gut health from the foundation up

THE 60-SECOND AT-HOME STOMACH ACID TEST

Step 1: First thing in the morning, before eating or drinking anything, mix ¼ teaspoon of baking soda into 4-6 ounces of cold water.

Step 2: Drink the mixture slowing (don't gulp) on an empty stomach.

Step 3: Start a 3-minute timer immediately.

Step 4: Note when (or if) you burp.

WHAT YOUR RESULTS MEAN

→ Burped within 2-3 minutes = stomach acid is likely adequate

→ Burped after 3 minutes (or didn't burp at all) = likely low stomach acid

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!

🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching

☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!

💬 Let's Connect:

• Schedule a Root Cause Assessment Call
• Join My Weekly VIP Newsletter
• Follow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrd
• Email Me: info@nikkiyeltonrd.com
• Visit The Website & 700+ Blog Posts
• Topic Suggestion & Feedback Form

About:

🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith.

🛍️ DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that at no cost to y...

📝 Grab my Custom Women's Functional Wellness Panel & Lab Checklist Here!

Your labs came back "normal." But you're still exhausted, foggy, inflamed, and struggling to get through the day. Sound familiar?

As a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian nutritionist, I've seen this pattern hundreds of times — and I lived it myself. That experience completely changed how I evaluate labs today.

You’ll learn:

• The standard lab problem and the "normal lab gap."
• The difference between "normal" and "optimal" ranges
• Why fatigue is a cellular energy problem that shows up before labs become abnormal
• How hormones respond to gut inflammation, blood sugar instability, and stress signals
• The advanced functional labs I use to get the full picture
• The method that restores energy by addressing these systems in the right order

🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [FREE CLASS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: Sign up here!

.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!

🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching

☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!

💬 Let's Connect:

• Schedule a Root Cause Assessment Call
• Join My Weekly VIP Newsletter
• Follow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrd
• Email Me: info@nikkiyeltonrd.com
• Visit The Website & 700+ Blog Posts
• Topic Suggestion & Feedback Form

About:

🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith.

🛍️ DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that at no cost to you, I may make a small c...

If you've been feeling foggy, anxious, and mentally drained by 2 PM… your brain might not be the issue. Your gut might be running the show!

In this episode, I'm breaking down the gut-brain axis (the two-way communication highway between your digestive system and your brain) and why it's often the missing piece for women experiencing fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and low motivation. I'm walking you through the five nutrients I prioritize with my clients to regulate this connection, the specific foods you can start adding this week, and the signs that indicate your gut-brain axis is dysregulated before we even run labs.

You'll Learn:

• The 6 signs your gut-brain axis is dysregulated (check 3 and it's time to take action)
• Why anxiety after meals is a major red flag most women overlook
• The magnesium combination that calms the "wired but tired" cycle
• How L-tyrosine supports the dopamine and motivation response
• Why I prioritize EPA over DHA for mood based on research
• The timing behind L-glutamine (best practices)
• My "secret weapon" nutrient for women in high-stress seasons
• Exactly how much of each gut-brain food to eat per day (pick one per category)
• Why circulation and detoxification matter for your brain and not just "brain foods"
• The honorable mention nutrients I couldn't leave off this list

Resources Mentioned:

• Brain Health Meal Plan ($9): Get it here!
• Best bone broth: Fond (nikkiyeltonrd for discount)
• Best bone broth protein (I suggest unflavored): Equip (nikkiyeltonrd for discount)
• My go-to Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides: Perfect Collagen
• Bone broth hot chocolate: Try the recipe

Top Gut-Brain Foods (pick one from each daily):

• Omega-3s: wild-caught salmon, sardines, mackerel
• Magnesium: pumpkin seeds, dark leafy greens, dark chocolate (70%+)
• Microbial diversity: sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir
• Tyrosine + B vitamins + choline: pasture-raised eggs, turkey, grass-fed beef, liver
• Gut lining: bone broth (1 cup/day)
• Circulation + detox: beets, dark leafy greens
• Serotonin: banana, gluten-free oats, dark chocolate

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!

🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching

☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!

💬 Let's Connect:

• Schedule a Root Cause Assessment Call
• Join My Weekly VIP Newsletter
• Follow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrd
• Email Me: info@nikkiyeltonrd.com
• Visit The Website & 700+ Blog Posts
• Topic Suggestion & Feedback Form

About:

🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith.

🛍️ DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that at no cost to y...

🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [FREE CLASS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: Sign up here!

Still eating clean but more bloated than ever? You're not doing anything wrong — your body is telling you something deeper is going on. In this video, I'm sharing the 3 root causes I clinically assess when women come to me bloated on a "healthy" diet — and none of them have to do with eating the wrong foods!

You’ll learn:

• Why healthy food can backfire when digestive capacity is low
• How bile flow, liver function, and drainage pathways connect to bloating
• Why elimination and drainage must be addressed before any gut protocol
• The 5-phase framework I use with my clients to restore digestion for good

If you've been told to cut more foods, take more probiotics, or "just drink more water," this is the conversation your gut has been waiting for.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!

🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching

☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!

💬 Let's Connect:

• Schedule a Root Cause Assessment Call
• Join My Weekly VIP Newsletter
• Follow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrd
• Email Me: info@nikkiyeltonrd.com
• Visit The Website & 700+ Blog Posts
• Topic Suggestion & Feedback Form

About:

🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith.

🛍️ DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that at no cost to y...

If you've ever been told to take iron to fix your fatigue, but it hasn't helped... or if you're getting a full night's sleep and still waking up exhausted… or your labs came back "normal" but you still feel foggy, breathless, and drained, this episode is for you!

In this video, I'm walking you through what blood building actually means, why it matters for your iron stores, energy, hormones, and brain, and the top 5 blood-building nutrients I rely on in my clinical practice to help women finally restore their energy at the cellular level.

You'll learn:

• Why your body may not be carrying oxygen efficiently (even with "normal" labs)
• The difference between heme and non-heme iron, and which one absorbs better
• How MTHFR gene variants affect your ability to use B12 and folate
• Why minerals like copper, zinc, and magnesium are the spark plugs for your ATP and energy
• The overlooked vitamin that could be the reason your iron supplements aren't working
• Which labs to ask for (beyond just a basic CBC)
• How to start supporting blood building through food first

Resources Mentioned:

1. MTHFR Deep Dive Article
2. Favorite Beef Liver Capsules Brand
3. Body Bio E-Lyte Balanced Electrolyte: On My Fullscript
4. FREE Custom Women's Wellness Lab Panel Checklist

---

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!

🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching

☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!

💬 Let's Connect:

• Schedule a Root Cause Assessment Call
• Join My Weekly VIP Newsletter
• Follow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrd
• Email Me: info@nikkiyeltonrd.com
• Visit The Website & 700+ Blog Posts
• Topic Suggestion & Feedback Form

About:

🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith.

🛍️ DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that at no cost to you, I may make a small c...