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# The Overlooked Root Causes of Anxiety in Moms (and How to Find Yours)

### Anxiety Isn’t “Just Stress” — Here’s What’s Really Going On.

No spam. Just real support from someone who gets it.

## Anxiety After Motherhood Isn’t Just in Your Head

Feeling wired but exhausted?

Can’t sleep through the night, even when you’re bone tired?

Racing heart for no clear reason?

You’ve probably been told it’s “just stress” or “just hormones.”

But here’s the truth:

Anxiety after becoming a mom often has overlooked root causes — and they’re not all emotional.

Low iron. Suboptimal B12 or vitamin D. Thyroid issues standard tests miss. Nutrient depletion from pregnancy or breastfeeding.

These imbalances can fuel anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, and energy crashes — and most are completely fixable.

## In this free guide, you’ll learn:

✅ The difference between “normal” labs and optimal labs — and why you can feel awful even if your results are “fine.”

✅ Key nutrients and hormones to test (with the optimal ranges).

✅ The surprising link between environment, nervous system safety, and anxiety.

✅ Why throwing supplements at anxiety rarely works — and what to do instead.

### Dr. Alexa Torontow, ND

I believe moms are falling through the gaps in healthcare…  And I’m here to help. 

I'm an Ontario-based Naturopathic Doctor and mom to two daughters with a passion for delivering modern and comprehensive maternal healthcare, education, and support to moms.

My virtual practice offers evidence-informed 1:1 care designed to help you gently and effectively optimize your health during this transformative chapter of your life and beyond.

I am also the creator of The Marqui Method for Metabolic Health: A Personalized System for Energized, Sustainable Weight Loss in Motherhood.