What Your Cravings Are Trying to Tell You: A Functional Medicine Perspective

Written By Savannah Garth

Ever find yourself reaching for a salty snack or craving something sweet out of nowhere? 🍫 You’re not just being “bad”—your body is trying to tell you something.

At Coastal Health & Vitality, we help clients in Richmond Hill, GA decode cravings through a functional medicine lens—because your symptoms are signals, not random habits.

Common Cravings & What They Might Mean:

Craving Sugar?

Could signal:

  • Blood sugar imbalance

  • Lack of sleep

  • Low serotonin

  • Magnesium deficiency

How we help: We assess your diet, hormone levels, and nutrient status to restore balance from the inside out.

Craving Salt?

Could signal:

  • Adrenal fatigue

  • Low cortisol

  • Dehydration

  • Stress overload

How we help: We look at adrenal health and support your stress response holistically through BHRT, adaptogens, and lifestyle guidance.

Craving Carbs?

Could signal:

  • Emotional comfort needs

  • Low thyroid function

  • Low dopamine levels

How we help: We dig deeper with hormone testing and explore mood, thyroid, and gut health to get to the root of your cravings.

Why Functional Medicine Looks at the Whole Picture

Unlike fad diets or surface-level advice, we take a whole-body approach to your wellness. Your cravings are data—and we use that information to create personalized health plans that help you feel in control again.

Tired of Feeling Out of Sync with Your Body?

Let’s get to the root of your cravings—and your health.
📞 Schedule a consult today with Coastal Health & Vitality and learn what your body has been trying to tell you.

Savannah Garth
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