functional wellness

  • Why Foundations Change Outcomes

    This post is educational and reflects lived experience and nutrition-focused physiology. It is not medical advice. If something “didn’t work” for you — a supplement, a protocol, a diet, red light, a patch, a cleanse — the most common conclusion is: I must be doing it wrong. Most of the time, that’s not true. The

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  • The Summer Keto Gave Me a Rash So Bad I Couldn’t Wear Deodorant

    Let me tell you about the summer keto betrayed me. Not the “my pants don’t fit” kind of betrayal.Not the “wow, I miss fruit” kind of betrayal.No — the kind where I developed a rash so aggressive I couldn’t wear deodorant for three months straight. Yes. The whole summer.The season of sunshine, sweat, and sticky

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  • My Experience With LifeWave Patches

    This post reflects personal experience only. It does not make medical claims or provide medical advice. Why this caught my attention (and why I still waited) I didn’t rush into trying LifeWave patches. I’m cautious by nature—especially with anything that comes with strong testimonials and financial commitments. What first got my attention was a conversation

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  • Red Light Therapy for Thyroid Health (What Changed Over Time)

    This post documents personal experience informed by published research. It is not medical advice. Thyroid medication should only be adjusted with a prescribing clinician. Why I tried red light on my thyroid I didn’t start with a device or a protocol. I started with the research. I came across multiple human studies using photobiomodulation (also

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  • Skin Microbiome 101: Why Gentle Skincare Matters More Than “Clean” Marketing

    Originally published May 2020 · Updated for clarity and current recommendations For years we’ve talked about gut health as the foundation of wellness. Fermented foods, prebiotic fiber, mineral balance, and feeding beneficial bacteria have (rightly) become part of the conversation. But there’s another microbiome we don’t talk about nearly enough. Your skin. Your skin is

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