If your energy disappears every afternoon—especially in the winter when the sun sets at 5 p.m.—you’re not alone. The 3 p.m. crash isn’t a lack of willpower; it’s your biology reacting to blood-sugar shifts, circadian dips, and early darkness that triggers melatonin hours before you’re ready to slow down. In this post, we break down the real science behind the afternoon slump and share simple, evidence-based habits that stabilize your energy, sharpen your focus, and help you actually thrive through the darker months. If you’re tired of feeling tired, this is where your reset begins.

Your skin tells the truth long before your products do — and as an aesthetic nurse, I’ve seen it all. The secret to glowy, healthy, youthful skin isn’t in a 15-step routine or the newest trend on TikTok. It starts with your lifestyle, your nervous system, and the way you support your skin barrier. In this post, I’m sharing the honest, behind-the-scenes wisdom I wish every woman knew: from why “less is more,” to what Botox can and can’t do, to how stress accelerates aging from the inside out. If you’ve ever wondered why your skin isn’t responding the way you want, or why the expensive products aren’t giving you the glow you expected, this is the truth you’ve been missing.

If you’ve been feeling wired but exhausted, anxious yet unmotivated, your body might be stuck in survival mode. Chronic stress keeps the nervous system in overdrive — spiking cortisol, disrupting hormones, and showing up on your skin as fatigue, inflammation, or breakouts.

At Wellness by Alexa, we believe healing starts when the body feels safe. This post explores how to shift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest using simple, science-backed rituals that calm your system, restore balance, and bring back your natural glow. Because thriving isn’t about doing more — it’s about learning to finally exhale.

Your best glow doesn’t come from a bottle — it comes from balance. This week, we’ll explore how hydration, nutrition, gut health, movement, and rest all work together to create radiant, healthy skin. Learn how to nourish your body so your skin naturally reflects your inner vitality — no filters, no quick fixes, just real wellness that shines through.

Feeling sore after a workout or just craving a deeper sense of recovery? Discover how heat and cold exposure work together to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and boost your overall well-being. From saunas to ice baths, this post breaks down when to use each — and how to combine them for optimal results.

Whether you’re powering through a HIIT session, unwinding with yoga, or hitting your stride on a morning run, your nutrition makes all the difference. The right foods before and after your workout can transform your energy, performance, and recovery. In this post, we break down what to eat for every type of exercise — so you can fuel smarter, recover faster, and feel your best from start to finish.

Feeling burnt out trying to “do it all” when it comes to your health? You’re not alone. In this post, we’ll break down simple, realistic ways to stay consistent with exercise, nutrition, and self-care — without the stress or overwhelm. Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated; it just has to work for you.