Why I tried a 7-14 Day Nutrition Reset…
The Balance Health Update
Dear Balance Family,
Welcome to our very first Balance Integrated Health newsletter. We’re excited to create a space where we can share practical insights, resources, and updates to support your health journey.
Each edition will include simple strategies, upcoming opportunities, and a deeper look at the approaches we use to help our community feel better, move better, and live better.
Thank you for being part of the Balance community. We’re glad you’re here.
Warmly,
The Balance Team
In this issue:
Reset to Rise
Why Gut Health Matters
Core Restore® 14-Day Gut Reset
Why I Tried Core Restore
Additional Gut & Metabolic Support
Health Coaching Workshops!
RESET TO RISE™
3-Part Workshop Series
Feel calmer. Move stronger. Sleep deeper. Live better.
Join our interactive workshop series designed to help you:
Regulate – Establish a daily rhythm that supports steady energy and restorative sleep
Strengthen – Protect muscle and metabolism with simple, sustainable habits
Refine – Identify and eliminate hidden energy drains that keep you feeling stuck
Practical. Personalized. Results-driven.
Pricing
Individual Workshop
Members: $45 | Non-Members: $50
3-Workshop Bundle
Members: $120 | Non-Members: $135
Reserve your spot:
Call (970) 514-5463 (Option 2) or register online
Limited spots available — we intentionally keep groups small for personalized support.
Why Gut Health Matters
How digestion influences energy, cravings, and metabolism.
At Balance Integrated Health, we often say that health starts in the gut — because it truly does.
Your digestive system does far more than break down food. It plays a central role in immune health, inflammation balance, hormone signaling, nutrient absorption, and even mood. When the gut is functioning well, energy is steadier, cravings are more manageable, and metabolism works more efficiently.
One important hormone connected to gut function is GLP-1 — a naturally occurring hormone involved in appetite regulation, digestion, and healthy blood sugar balance.
When the gut lining becomes inflamed or the microbiome is out of balance, these signals can be disrupted. This can contribute to fatigue, bloating, increased cravings, weight gain, and metabolic frustration.
Supporting gut health doesn’t require extremes, but it does require intention.
Simple foundational habits include:
Eating fiber-rich vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds
Reducing processed foods and added sugars
Managing stress to support the gut–brain connection
Prioritizing quality sleep and regular movement
For some patients, however, a structured and guided reset can be especially helpful for restoring gut balance and metabolic momentum.
Featured Program: Core Restore® 14-Day Gut Reset
We are currently offering the Orthomolecular Core Restore® 14-Day Program — a clinically designed, food-based reset created to support healthy inflammation balance and digestive function.
This 14-day program supports:
• The body’s natural detoxification processes
• Microbiome balance
• Healthy inflammatory response
• Improved digestion
• Stable blood sugar levels
• Steadier energy and fewer cravings
Unlike extreme cleanses, Core Restore® is designed to nourish the body while temporarily removing common dietary triggers. The program includes medical-grade protein, targeted phytonutrients, fiber, and digestive support — all implemented with professional guidance.
Investment: $234.99 (Discounted for Members)
This includes the full supplement kit and personalized clinical guidance throughout the 14-day program — providing a structured, supportive approach to metabolic reset.
This program may be especially beneficial if you:
• Feel sluggish or inflamed
• Experience bloating or digestive discomfort
• Struggle with cravings or a weight plateau
• Want a safe, structured reset with professional oversight
Ready to reset your health?
Contact our clinic office to learn more or to begin the Core Restore® 14-Day Program — we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Why I Tried Core Restore…
My experience with a simple 7–14 day nutrition reset.
Over the past few years, stress, poor sleep, and hormonal changes left me feeling stuck—even while doing many of the “right” things.
As a busy mom and physician running a growing practice, the past few years have been a lot—career stress, building a new business, perimenopause changes, poor sleep, and that frustrating feeling of being stuck with weight despite doing many of the “right” things. I suspect my cortisol had been running high for quite a while.
I decided to try the Core Restore program as a simple reset. I wasn’t looking for a quick fix or a dramatic detox—just a structured way to clean up my nutrition for a couple of weeks.
What I noticed personally was that my sugar cravings decreased significantly, my hunger felt more balanced, and my digestion improved. I also slept better and had more consistent energy during the day. My husband joined me for part of the program and noticed improvement in some of his joint pain.
What I appreciate most is that it’s not extreme. It’s really a short-term reset focused on whole foods, supporting the body’s natural detox pathways, and reducing processed foods and sugar. It can be done for 7 days (split with a friend) or the full 14 days.
I’m sharing because I know many of my patients—and friends—are feeling similar pressures from stress, hormones, and busy lives. This isn’t about a quick fix, but it can be a helpful reset for metabolism, overall health, and getting back on track.
Melinda Marzolf D.O.
Additional Gut & Metabolic Support
In addition to Core Restore®, we offer select Ortho Molecular supplements that may further support gut health and metabolic balance when clinically appropriate:
Fiber MGP — Provides 11g of well-tolerated fiber to support regularity, nourish beneficial gut bacteria, and promote satiety.
Reducore — Supports healthy post-meal glucose metabolism and natural GLP-1 activity to help regulate appetite and metabolic balance.
HiPhenolic — A concentrated polyphenol blend from hibiscus, lemon verbena, and green coffee bean that supports metabolic health and healthy blood pressure.
PhytoPre — A citrus-derived prebiotic that supports gut barrier health and microbial diversity without the bloating some fibers cause.
As always, supplement recommendations are personalized based on your individual health goals and clinical picture.
Our goal is to address root causes and support sustainable, long-term wellness — not quick fixes. Whether through foundational lifestyle changes, targeted supplementation, or structured programs like Core Restore®, we are here to partner with you in building resilient health from the inside out.
Warm regards,
Melinda Marzolf, DO, DipABLM
Balance Integrated Health
(970) 514-5463
