The Body Knows—Why One-Size-Fits-All Medicine Isn’t Serving Women

“I feel awful, but my labs are normal.” If you’ve said this before, you know how frustrating it is to feel unheard in traditional healthcare. Women are often dismissed when their symptoms don’t fit into a narrow “normal” range.

Here’s the truth I see every day in my practice: your body knows exactly what it needs. Every symptom – fatigue, digestive upset, mood shifts, or skin changes – is a message. My job as an integrative health provider is to help women decode these signals and take actionable steps to restore balance before minor issues become chronic problems.

One-size-fits-all medicine often misses subtle but critical signals. That’s why women are turning to integrative, personalized approaches that honor their unique physiology.

Why Conventional Medicine Often Falls Short

Conventional medicine is life-saving for emergencies, surgeries, and acute illness. But chronic, subtle issues are often overlooked:

• Lab “normals” reflect population averages, not optimal health

• Symptoms are treated in isolation, not as part of a system

• Lifestyle, stress, cycles, and nervous system function are rarely assessed

This leaves women feeling dismissed and unsure of how to support their health effectively.

How Integrative Medicine Bridges the Gap

Functional and integrative medicine looks at the body as an interconnected system. We focus on:

• Nervous system balance: Chronic stress can fuel inflammation, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance

• Hormonal optimization: Thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive hormones affect energy, mood, digestion, and skin

• Gut and metabolic health: Digestion and nutrient absorption impact every system in the body

• Lifestyle and environment: Sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress management are integral to healing

Instead of masking symptoms, integrative care asks: Why is your body responding this way, and what does it actually need?

Practical Steps to Decode Your Body

1. Track energy, mood, sleep, and digestion daily for at least 2–3 weeks.

2. Notice patterns and triggers, such as stress, hormonal cycles, or diet.

3. Work with a provider who respects your lived experience, not just lab numbers.

4. Implement small, measurable interventions – like nutrition adjustments, stress management, or targeted supplements – before relying solely on medication.

5. Celebrate small wins; recognizing your body’s signals empowers you to take control of your health.

By decoding your body, you gain clarity, confidence, and a sense of control over your wellness journey.

The Intersection of Wellness and Aesthetics

Your external appearance mirrors internal health. Skin, hair, and vitality respond to inflammation, hormones, and stress levels. By addressing root causes rather than only surface-level concerns, aesthetic treatments become enhancements instead of temporary fixes.

At On the GLO, we merge integrative health and aesthetics, helping women achieve real results that feel as good as they look.

One-size-fits-all medicine often overlooks the intelligence of your body. By learning to read its signals and acting on them with personalized support, you can restore balance, energy, and vitality. The body knows what it needs…you just need the right guide to interpret it.

Want guidance decoding your body’s messages and supporting your health naturally? On the GLO helps women integrate wellness and aesthetics so your glow reflects true vitality.