https://www.ellewell.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:53:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.ellewell.com/how-you-breathe-may-be-affecting-your-posture/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:52:29 +0000The way you breathe and the way you carry yourself are more closely linked than most people realize. Understanding the spine-breath connection can be genuinely useful both for how your body feels, and how it moves.]]> https://www.ellewell.com/how-dehydration-affects-your-spinal-discs/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:52:29 +0000Did you know that the discs in your spine are among the most water-dependent structures in your entire body? And, the effects of not drinking enough water can show up in your back before they show up anywhere else.]]> https://www.ellewell.com/why-you-wake-up-stiff-even-after-8-hours-of-sleep/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:48:39 +0000Stomach sleeping is the most problematic position for your spine.]]> https://www.ellewell.com/if-its-been-hurting-for-months-its-time-to-change-the-strategy/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:30:59 +0000  You stretched it. You rested it. You iced it. You adjusted it. You massaged it. And yet… Your shoulder still aches when you lift your arm. Your heel still screams when you step out of bed. Your sciatica flares the second you sit too long. Your tendonitis improves… then comes right back. If this [...]]]> https://www.ellewell.com/joint-health-isnt-just-mechanical-its-metabolic/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:16:27 +0000A new study published in Cell Metabolism found that a GLP-1 medication (semaglutide) slowed osteoarthritis progression — even independent of weight loss. Translation? Joint cells don’t just respond to alignment and load. They respond to metabolism, inflammation, and cellular signaling. That’s big. Because it confirms what we already practice at ElleWell: True joint healing happens [...]]]> https://www.ellewell.com/could-your-afternoon-headaches-be-coming-from-your-neck/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:48:38 +0000Forward head posture is devastating for your neck.]]> https://www.ellewell.com/protein-menopause-and-the-1-gram-per-pound-rule-whats-actually-supported-by-evidence/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:49:33 +0000Blog By Dr. Elle  I love bacon, like a lot.  But I don’t love it enough to eat 43 slices a day. For a long time during my own perimenopause and menopause journey, I kept hearing the same advice everywhere: “You need to eat 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight.” And honestly? [...]]]> https://www.ellewell.com/why-detox-peptides-work-better-together/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:09:50 +0000And Why Weight Loss Isn’t Just About Eating Less If you’ve been curious about GLP-1 peptides like semaglutide—or you’re already on them—but feel like your results should be better… you’re not alone. I know this personally. When I first started using GLP-1 peptides, I expected the weight to come off quickly and easily. And while [...]]]> https://www.ellewell.com/why-your-body-adapts-to-discomfort/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:24:53 +0000A problem that starts in one area may eventually contribute to discomfort elsewhere.]]> https://www.ellewell.com/what-travel-taught-me-about-blood-sugar-energy-resilience-2/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:04:17 +0000By Dr. Elle I just got back from a conference weekend in Mexico — full days, lots of travel, changing schedules, and yes… indulgent meals. And honestly? My body felt great the entire time. My energy stayed steady, I slept well, and I didn’t experience that familiar post-travel crash or recovery hangover when I got [...]]]>