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This month’s newsletter topics include:

• Welcome to the NEW Nurturing You Women's Health and Wellness

• Understanding Your Gut Health With the GI Spotlight Test

• Kickstart Your 2026 Weight Loss and Health Goals

• Merry Christmas From Dr. Harris and the Nurturing You Team

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We’re thrilled to introduce the NEW Nurturing You Women’s Health and Wellness, a refreshed, elevated experience designed to support you through every stage of life. From our beautifully redesigned website to a renewed focus on our signature services, this transformation reflects our mission: empowering women with the care, guidance, and education they truly deserve.

🌿 What’s New:

• Brand New Website: Easier to navigate, packed with resources on hormones, perimenopause, weight loss, and more, plus simple online booking.

• Sharper Focus on Core Services:

  • Hormone Balance & Perimenopause Care with Dr. Leita Harris

  • Medically Guided Weight Loss for sustainable, personalized results

“This next chapter of Nurturing You is about deepening our mission, offering even more personalized, intentional care that meets women exactly where they are.”

– Dr. Leita Harris

✨ Visit our new website and schedule your next appointment to start or continue your journey with us!

Your gut plays a central role in nearly every aspect of your health, from digestion and nutrient absorption to mood, hormones, immunity, and inflammation. When something is off in the gut, your entire body can feel the effects. Many women come to me with symptoms like bloating, constipation, fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, or stubborn inflammation and have no idea that the root cause may be in their gastrointestinal system.

This is why I’m excited to share a new, accessible option for testing: the Designs for Health GI Spotlight Test.

A Comprehensive Gut Evaluation at a Lower Cost

Traditional stool testing can be expensive and confusing, with multiple add-ons needed to get a full picture. The GI Spotlight Test provides an all-inclusive analysis of your gut function at a more affordable price point. The test is currently approximately $289, and you can order it directly through my Designs for Health portal link below.

This test evaluates markers that help us understand:

• Digestive function

• Beneficial and harmful bacteria

• Yeast or fungal overgrowth

• Parasites

• Inflammation

• Immune activity in the gut

• How well you are breaking down and absorbing nutrients

With one simple at-home stool sample, we receive a thorough look at your gut environment. This testing gives us more information than basic labs can provide, and it can reveal the underlying issues that often cause persistent symptoms.

Why Gut Testing Matters

Gut dysfunction does not always present as digestive symptoms alone. Women often dismiss their concerns or chalk them up to stress or aging, but the gut is deeply connected to:

• Hormone balance

• Immune health

• Mood and mental clarity

• Weight regulation

• Blood sugar control

• Inflammation and joint pain

• Skin conditions like acne, eczema, or rosacea

If your gut is imbalanced, your whole system struggles to function optimally. Identifying these imbalances is the first step toward creating a targeted, effective treatment plan.

What Happens After You Get Your Results

Once your test results come in, we will review them together and create a clear, personalized plan based on your findings. This may include nutrition guidance, probiotics or targeted supplements, antimicrobial support, digestive enzymes, or lifestyle recommendations that address the root cause of your symptoms.

Be sure to schedule an appointment with me to review your results. This step is important to ensure you receive accurate interpretation and a customized care plan that supports your long-term health.

Ready to Learn More About Your Gut?

If you have been struggling with symptoms or feel like something is off but you can’t quite identify what, the GI Spotlight Test is a powerful starting point.

Order the test HERE using my referral link.

And remember to book your results review appointment so we can take the next steps together.

-Dr. Leita Harris

A new year brings new intentions, and for many women, weight loss is at the top of the list. But weight is about so much more than numbers. It affects energy, hormones, inflammation, sleep, metabolism, confidence, and long-term health. When excess weight places added strain on the body, women often experience issues like fatigue, mood swings, joint pain, hot flashes, insulin resistance, and stubborn belly fat that seems impossible to lose alone.

If you are ready to make real progress in 2026, it may be time to take a different approach. At Nurturing You, our medical weight loss program is designed to help you lose weight safely, steadily, and in a way that supports your overall health.

Why Medical Weight Loss Works Better Than Quick Fixes

Traditional dieting often fails because it does not address the deeper issues driving weight gain. Women in perimenopause or menopause face added challenges, including hormone changes, slower metabolism, cortisol imbalances, and reduced muscle mass.

Our medical weight loss approach focuses on what your body actually needs, including:

• Hormone evaluation and support

• Blood sugar and insulin balance

• Reduced inflammation

• Improved gut health and nutrient optimization

• Sustainable lifestyle changes

• Medications or peptides when clinically appropriate

This is not a one-size-fits-all plan. It is personalized, medically supervised, and designed to help you lose weight while improving health markers that truly matter.

What the Nurturing You Program Includes

Our program provides a comprehensive plan that supports your body from multiple angles. Depending on your needs, this may include:

• Prescription weight loss medications when appropriate

• Advanced peptides that improve metabolism, fat loss, and muscle preservation

• Personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance

• A structured, supportive program with regular check-ins

• Hormone evaluation to address imbalances that may stall progress

• Tools to support accountability, motivation, and long-term results

Everyone’s journey looks different, which is why your plan is customized to your goals, your lab results, and your unique physiology.

Weight Loss Is More Than Aesthetic. It Is Health-Building.

Even moderate weight loss can lead to meaningful improvements in:

• Blood pressure

• Insulin sensitivity

• Hot flashes and perimenopause symptoms

• Chronic inflammation and joint pain

• Sleep and mood

• Energy and vitality

• Confidence and well-being

Women often tell me they feel lighter not only in their bodies, but also in their stress levels, emotional load, and daily function.

Start 2026 With a Plan That Puts Your Health First

If you are ready to lose weight in a way that supports your hormones, metabolism, and long-term wellness, I’m here to help guide you through a medically grounded, sustainable plan.

You can learn more about the program here:
https://nurturingyou.com/medical-weight-loss-program/

If you want to begin 2026 with clarity and momentum, schedule a consultation so we can create your personalized weight loss strategy and start your journey to better health together.

As we close out another meaningful year together, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you. It is an honor to support your health, your healing, and your journey toward balanced wellness. Your trust means everything to us.

This holiday season, I hope you find moments of rest, joy, connection, and renewal. Whether you are celebrating with family, enjoying quiet time at home, or reflecting on the year behind you, we wish you peace and warmth in the days ahead.

From all of us at Nurturing You Women’s Health and Wellness, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to walking with you in 2026 and continuing to support your health and wellness goals.

Holiday Closures

Please note that our office will be closed on:

• December 24 - 26

• December 31

• January 1

We encourage you to plan appointments, prescription refills, and follow-up visits accordingly.

Wishing you a beautiful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful New Year.

Warmly,
Dr. Leita Harris and the Nurturing You Team

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