Tolerating not feeling great is not normal! It’s Time to Take Control

Tolerating not feeling great is not normal! It’s Time to Take Control Do you ever find yourself frustrated with how you are feeling day to day? You wake up and when your feet hit the floor, everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. You are living by force of will or feeling anxious all the time? You just feel icky or tired? Your brain is fuzzy or your moods are all over the place? You are not alone. In fact, I can bet that there are millions of stuck-in-a-rut people just like you. And here’s a little secret…everyone has been stuck at one point in their life. Health. Career. Finances. Relationships. At one point or another, we find ourselves stuck. It’s time to get unstuck.   Do you want to take control? Do you want things to change? This is a mental game. It’s a choice. We all were given choices in this life. We get to choose how this life goes. Of course, there’s circumstances outside of our control, but did you know that we have a choice even in the midst of those circumstances? True healing begins when you start to look at the root causes of your symptoms and take charge of your personal well-being. Are you ready? Listen to Your Body A lot of the time we think that our symptoms are the enemy and the primary thing that needs to be fixed. That’s not true! Our symptoms are our body’s way of communicating with us and telling us where to look. Symptoms like fatigue, bloating, brain fog, chronic pain, and hormonal imbalances aren’t just...

Is your body a trash can or a zen garden? The ultimate guide to detoxification.

Is your body a trash can or a zen garden? The ultimate guide to detoxification. In today’s world, we are constantly exposed to toxins—through the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the products we use daily. For those struggling with chronic illness, an overburdened detoxification system can be a major roadblock to healing. Functional medicine takes a root-cause approach to detoxification, supporting the body’s natural ability to cleanse itself and restore balance. Making sure that your body’s detoxification system is working properly is essential for a strong immune system, eliminating symptoms, and overall an optimal life. The liver, kidneys, gut, lymphatic system, skin, and lungs all play essential roles in detoxification. However, when these pathways become sluggish due to toxin overload, inflammation, or poor nutrition, harmful substances accumulate in the body. This can contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune flare-ups. Functional medicine focuses on identifying and eliminating toxic burdens while enhancing the body’s detox pathways naturally. Key Detoxification Pathways 1. Liver – Your Main Detox Organ The liver is responsible for filtering toxins from the blood and converting them into waste for elimination. This process occurs in two phases with a third in the gut:  Phase 1: Breaks down toxins to get ready for throwing away  Phase 2: Converts these compounds into water-soluble forms so they can be put into the ”trash”  Supporting the liver with key nutrients like glutathione, B vitamins, and antioxidants ensures the first 2 phases function optimally 2. Gut – Eliminating Toxins Effectively  Phase 3: An unhealthy microbiome can act like “rats getting into the trash”...