Gina Logrande

Clinical Nutritionist | NBC-HWC | DCES | Doctoral Candidate | RDN in Progress | Specializing in Metabolic Health & Lifestyle Medicine Biochemistry is LIFE.

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Check out my latest article: The End of Work as We Know It — and Why the Market Will Collapse if We Don’t Act Now https://t.co/3FcjHjGcoa via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: The End of Work as We Know It: Why “Mindy” Should Terrify (and Awaken) Us All https://t.co/wFeRMsDylT via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: The Elephant in the Room: Who Protects Board-Certified Health Coaches? https://t.co/G6Rxx3yNZK via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: The 1099 Coaching Trap: How Data Extraction and “Gig” Hiring Undercut Our Field https://t.co/sTai0BbjfK via @LinkedIn

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Message to the creators of #countdown. As soon as you kill a dog, we stop watching your show.

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Check out my latest article: Accountability Isn’t Cruelty — It’s Care https://t.co/CX0CmMto3G via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: You’re Not Just Underpaying Coaches — You’re Destroying the Industry’s Best People https://t.co/owrPwB4WCn via @LinkedIn

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Hot Take: Functional Medicine Isn’t Functional Anymore—It’s Just a More Expensive Eating Disorder

At some point, functional medicine stopped treating patients and started selling identities. Mold. EMFs. Poor methylation. “Toxic” foods. “Detox” protocols. The entire system now revolves around convincing relatively well people that they are fundamentally broken—and then offering boutique tests and supplement stacks to fix the fabricated damage.

Organic acids testing? A biochemical horoscope.
Mycotoxin panels? A paywall for fear.
Genetic reports? Personality quizzes in Latin.

And don’t get me started on the diets. We’ve created a generation of people who are terrified of their own food, convinced that gluten causes divorce, oxalates ruined their childhood, and lectins are why they can’t sleep. This isn’t personalized medicine. It’s curated restriction with a lab printout.

You want to know what actually works?
Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Real food.
Stable blood sugar.
A trained professional who isn’t trying to “optimize” you into nutritional bankruptcy.

Most people don’t need another test. They need someone to look them in the eye and say:
“You’re not broken. You’re underfed, overstimulated, and chronically afraid of the wrong things.”

That’s not neurodivergence. That’s modern life.
And no, your arabinose level doesn’t make you special.

If this offends you, there’s a 90% chance you’re constipated and low in magnesium—but you don’t need a $400 panel to find that out.

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Just dropped: The Secret to Maintaining Your Weight in Menopause

I was recently the featured speaker on Shed Telehealth podcast where I discuss how to navigate weight changes during menopause with a grounded, physiology-first approach.

As a board-certified health coach and diabetes care specialist (NBC-HWC), I work closely with GLP-1 users to support sustainable fat loss, increased energy, and metabolic stability—through strategies that are rooted in behavioral science and backed by current nutritional research.

In this episode, we dig into:
• Why nutrient density matters more than ever in menopause
• How calorie deficits must be matched to metabolic demand—not just scale goals
• The roles of sleep, resistance training, and recovery in sustainable weight management
• Mindset shifts that create long-term change, not quick-fix compliance

Whether you’re on a GLP-1 or not, this episode is full of insights for anyone looking to better understand the real drivers behind body composition shifts in midlife.

🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/dSveJmSbfp
#MenopauseHealth #GLP1 #MetabolicHealth #HealthCoach #WeightLossSupport #ClinicalNutrition

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All the nutritional advice you will ever need can be distilled into one simple message. Stick to that, and everything else will fall into place. #eatwellbewell, #functionalnutrition

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Berberine or Ozempic - Weight-loss magic bullet or just a trend?

We've seen TikTok trends come and go, but one that has caught our eye is the hype around berberine, a 'natural' alternative to the diabetes medication Ozempic. Before you jump on the bandwagon, let's get real about what these substances offer.

While small studies show berberine might help manage blood sugar and promote weight loss, remember: 'natural' doesn't guarantee 'safe' or 'effective'. Berberine comes with potential side effects and can interact with various medications, posing health risks.

Similarly, Ozempic, used for managing diabetes and weight loss, mimics a hormone that regulates appetite and insulin production. However, it doesn't solve the root causes of health issues and comes with risks.

Bottom line? These aren't magic bullets. At WellSource Integrative Health, we advocate for sustainable, personalized health strategies. Your health journey is a marathon, not a sprint, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.

If the Berberine or Ozempic hype has caught your attention, remember to seek health advice from qualified professionals, not viral trends. Be an informed consumer and consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or supplement.

Stay informed and stay healthy!

#berberine #ozempic #functionalnutrition #WellSourceIntegrativeHealth #eatwellbewell

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Ever heard that a swallowed watermelon seed will grow into a full-sized watermelon in your stomach? Or that chewing gum takes seven years to digest? While these food myths are entertaining, they're far from factual. In the realm of nutrition, it's crucial to separate fact from fiction, evidence from superstition.

At WellSource Integrative Health, we combine humor with hard science, helping you navigate the world of nutrition myths while offering evidence-based, personalized recommendations. Whether it's debunking a quirky food myth or uncovering the dietary changes that can optimize your health, we're here for you.

Ready to swap old wives' tales for tailored, functional nutrition advice? Visit our website today and schedule your first session. Let's embark on a journey towards your best health, backed by science, not superstition.
#FactNotFiction #FunctionalNutrition #WellSource #eatwellbewell
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The Power of Flavanols: A Glimmer of Hope for Memory Improvement https://t.co/U3TTrwLyr6 via @gina_logrande

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@BigBeegs @LoriShemek A,D,E,K are all fat soluble.

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@audionut999 @cbucksrules Nope. If any part of you has been attracted to or intimate with a biological female in any costume, you are bisexual. All day, every day.

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@audionut999 @cbucksrules Then you’re bisexual.

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@elonmusk would you be so kind as to investigate why I am unable to set up a Twitter for Professionals account? Thanks oodles.

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@YoniFreedhoff @SRB_news @OCDSB The omission was intentional.

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@trampledbyzebra @Logicsrock @TerrySaurus14 @bessbell Removing it subjects the patient to unnecessary risk of infection and other complications. It’s typically only moved out of the cavity under emergent conditions.