Wellness Journal | Heart Health, Functional Medicine & Prevention | Rooted Heart Wellness
Evidence-based articles on heart health, functional medicine, cholesterol, inflammation, insulin resistance, and stress management from nurse practitioner Jessica Love. Practical wellness tips written in everyday language for patients in Kansas City and beyond.
Read the Rooted Heart Wellness Journal for expert insights on integrative cardiovascular medicine, heart health, functional medicine, stress management, nutrition, and whole-person wellness.
Burnout Is More Than a Bad Week: Understand the Layers
Burnout rarely announces itself all at once. It typically shows up after it has already
taken hold — when performance starts slipping, when sleep patterns shift, when we no
longer feel that spark or “zest for life” that used to come naturally. Sometimes it shows
up as elevated blood pressure, changes in appetite, or a persistent low-level exhaustion
that rest doesn’t seem to fix.
Open Your Eyes
Start Your Day with Gratitude - Morning Vitality Routine
Broken Heart Syndrome: When Stress Attacks Your Heart
Broken heart syndrome is real, and it mimics a heart attack. Learn how emotional and physical stress can temporarily damage your heart, why women over 50 are most at risk, and what functional medicine can do to help.
Why Functional Medicine Looks at the Whole Picture
Conventional medicine often focuses on symptoms. At Rooted Heart Wellness, we dig deeper, exploring how your genetics, environment, and lifestyle work together to shape your health.