I’ve never thought of stress as “just in my head.” I’ve always felt it in my body — the racing heart, the tight chest, the way it steals my sleep. Maybe I’m just a sensitive soul despite being a Cadbury egg (hard shell, gooey center). Either way, my body made it clear: stress is physical.
For years I thought sleep was optional — a luxury for people with fewer kids, lighter to-do lists, and more margin. Coffee was my stand-in. But here’s the truth: sleep isn’t optional. It’s the body’s most advanced healing therapy. Without it, even the cleanest food and best supplements can only get you so far. 1.
Minerals are the wiring and spark plugs of your body. They’re the quiet connectors that carry the charge and the sparks that keep everything firing. Without them, signals misfire, lights flicker, and the engine just won’t start. That’s what happens when you’re mineral-depleted: fatigue, brain fog, hormone chaos, cramps, mood swings, and an immune system
Originally published January 2021 · Updated for 2026 Update Note This post has been updated to reflect newer research, clinical experience, and changes in product recommendations. My approach to detox support has evolved toward gentler, more foundational strategies that prioritize hydration, mineral balance, nervous system regulation, and elimination support. Castor oil packs have been used
A New Thing Originally published August 27, 2020 · Updated with context in 2026 “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins—and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins.” — Mark 2:22 For months, I had