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Cassandra Becker, MS RDN LDN, Applewood, CO (2025)

12/20/2025

In Functional Medicine, we talk a lot about "Triggers." But we need to talk more about "Glimmers." ✨🧠

If you have autoimmunity, your nervous system is likely stuck in a chronic state of "defense" (Sympathetic dominance).

You are constantly scanning for Triggers (gluten, stress, toxins).

But healing requires Glimmers.

According to Polyvagal Theory, a "Glimmer" is a micro-moment of safety that signals to your Vagus Nerve that you are okay. It shifts you out of "Fight or Flight" and into "Rest and Digest."

Christmas lights are a perfect Glimmer.

By taking 30 seconds to visually "Orient" to the lights—noticing the colors, the twinkle, the calm—you are manually lowering your cortisol and telling your immune system to stand down.

Your Holiday Prescription:
1️⃣ Find the Glimmers: When you feel the "holiday hustle" anxiety rising, stop. Find a light. Orient to it. Breathe.

2️⃣ Protect the Peace: Set boundaries like your health depends on it (because it does).

3️⃣ Plan the Reset: Enjoy the holidays guilt-free, knowing you have a plan for January.
Enjoy the lights. We handle the inflammation in January.

👇 I’m leading a medical-grade metabolic reset starting Jan 5th.

If you want to go into the New Year knowing exactly how to flush the holiday inflammation, Comment "FLUSH" and I’ll send you the details!

12/17/2025

I’m doing everything "right," so why do I still feel inflamed? 🔥

If you are dreading January because you feel like you have to starve yourself to lose the holiday bloat... STOP.

Your metabolism isn't broken. It’s overburdened.

Most "New Year Detoxes" fail because they just empty your stomach. They don't address the drainage pathways (Liver, Lymph, Gut) that are actually holding onto the inflammation and weight.

This January, I’m leading a different kind of reset.

🌊 JOIN THE VIDAL FLUSH CHALLENGE 🌊
Starts January 5th | 14 Days
This is a clinical, medical-grade reset designed to open your detox pathways and calm your immune system so your body can finally respond to your hard work.
What you get for $197:

💊 Medical-Grade Supplements: Personalized to your specific symptoms (not a generic box).
🥗 Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan: Science-backed nutrition, no starvation.
👩‍⚕️ Live Coaching: Guided support from me and the Vidal team.
🏆 $10,000 in Prizes: Including a free month of 1:1 Coaching!
Real Client Results in 14 Days:
📉 "Lost 6lbs of inflammation."
✨ "No more reflux or migraines."
🔋 "Energy is way better."
Don't start 2026 by punishing your body. Start by supporting it.

👇 Comment FLUSH and I'll send you the details or check the link in bio!

12/17/2025

My body wouldn't let me dream because it didn't feel safe enough to close its eyes. 📉🌙

For a long time, I averaged 19 minutes of REM sleep a night.

Most adults need 90-120 minutes. I was getting 19.

What is REM?
Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep isn't just "dreaming." It is your brain’s form of emotional therapy. It is the only time your brain processes and files away traumatic memories, stripping the painful emotion from the event so you can wake up refreshed.

Why was mine so low?
I was in an abusive relationship. My nervous system was stuck in a state of hyper-vigilance (Fight or Flight).

Biologically, you cannot enter deep REM sleep if your brain perceives a tiger in the room. My body was keeping me "shallow" to keep me safe. I wasn't processing my trauma; I was physically storing it.

Today, I consistently get over 2 hours of REM sleep. I didn't just "relax" my way here; I had to rewire my safety mechanisms.

Here is the exact toolkit I used to reclaim my sleep:
1️⃣ Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN):
This was a game changer. LDN works by modulating microglial cells (immune cells in the brain). It reduced the neuro-inflammation that was keeping my brain "on fire" and boosted my natural endorphins, signaling safety to my system.

2️⃣ Brain Retraining & Neurofeedback:
I couldn't think my way out of the trauma response. I used Neurofeedback to train my brainwaves out of "High Beta" (anxiety) and into "Alpha/Theta" (calm), teaching my subconscious that the threat was gone.

3️⃣ Chiropractic Care:
Physical trauma lives in the spine. Adjustments helped shift me from Sympathetic dominance (fight) to Parasympathetic (rest), physically allowing my body to wind down.

4️⃣ Melatonin:
Used strategically to anchor my circadian rhythm and improve REM continuity, helping me stay in that restorative state longer.

Sleep isn't just about energy. It’s about emotional survival.

👇 Do you track your sleep? Drop your average REM number below.

(If it’s under an hour, we need to talk about your nervous system).

12/15/2025

You healed your gut. Here is the protocol to KEEP it that way. 🛡️🔥

There is a huge difference between the "Healing Phase" and the "Maintenance Phase."

Once you've put in the hard work to fix your gut, the goal is Resilience. You shouldn't have to live on a restricted diet forever, but you do need to keep the "security system" online.

Here is the 6-Step Maintenance Checklist I give my clients:
1️⃣ The First Line of Defense (HCL):
Your stomach acid (Hydrochloric Acid) is the "Bouncer" of your gut. It sterilizes your food, killing bacteria and parasites before they reach your intestines.
The Move: If you are stressed or over 35, your acid is likely low. I use Betaine HCL with protein meals to ensure sterilization and proper breakdown.

2️⃣ Stop Grazing (The MMC):
Your gut has a self-cleaning wave called the Migrating Motor Complex. It acts like a street sweeper, brushing bacteria out of the small intestine.
The Move: It only turns on when you are fasting. Space your meals 3-4 hours apart. No snacking. Let the cleaning crew work. 🧹

3️⃣ Fiber + Hydration (The Fuel):
Fiber feeds your good bacteria, but it turns to cement without water.
The Move: Aim for 40g of fiber daily (berries, avocado, chia), but you must hit 80-100oz of water, or you will get backed up.

4️⃣ Rotate Your Support:
Your microbiome adapts quickly. Don't let it get bored.
The Move: Rotate your probiotic strains every 3 months. Cycle through gut healers like L-Glutamine, Colostrum, or BPC-157 to keep the lining sealed.

5️⃣ The Daily Non-Negotiable:
You must eliminate (p**p) every single day. 💩
The Move: Stagnation = Fermentation = SIBO Relapse. If you skip a day, use Magnesium Citrate or Vitamin C to get things moving immediately.

6️⃣ Nervous System Hygiene:
You can't digest food if you are chasing a tiger (mentally).
The Move: Chew your food until it is a paste. Digestion starts in the mouth. Eat in a parasympathetic (relaxed) state, not while driving or scrolling emails.

Maintenance is about mechanics, not just magic pills.
👇 Which of these mechanisms do you usually skip?
A. The HCL (Stomach Acid)
B. The Meal Spacing (Snacking)
C. The Chewing
Tell me below!

12/14/2025

STOP OBSESSING OVER MTHFR! You’re missing the real bottleneck! 🧬

Think MTHFR is the boss of methylation? Think again. 🙅‍♀️
Imagine a relay race. 🏃‍♂️ MTHFR is the last runner. But who passes the baton to the cell?

Meet SLC19A1. 🗝️

This gene is the GATEKEEPER. It builds the door (Reduced Folate Carrier) that lets folate INTO your cells.

🤯 The Science:
If you have a block in SLC19A1 (like the G80A variant), your "door" is rusty. You can have TONS of folate floating in your blood (making labs look "normal" or high!), but your cells are STARVING.

It’s like having a package delivered to your porch but losing the key to your front door. The package sits there, but you can’t use it! 📦🚫

This is why just taking "methylfolate" sometimes isn't enough. You need to assess the FULL picture.

🧬 The Solution: Pro 7 Genetic Test
I use the Pro 7 panel with my clients because it doesn't just guess. It looks at the entire relay team—MTHFR, SLC19A1, MTR, COMT—to find exactly where the baton is dropping.

✅ How we BYPASS the block:
If your gate is broken, we don't force it. We use:
1️⃣ Bioactive 5-MTHF: The specific key that fits the lock best.
2️⃣ Betaine (TMG): The "backdoor" into the liver to recycle homocysteine without needing the folate gate!
3️⃣ Vitamin D: Did you know Vitamin D helps build more doors? ☀️

🚀 Call to Action:
Stop guessing with your genetics. If you’ve hit a wall with your health, you need to check the GATE, not just the runner.

👉 Comment "Methyl" below and I’ll send you the details on how to get the FULL methylation map and my favorite protocol to bypass these genetic blockages! ⬇️

12/13/2025

Your immune system isn't "broken." It’s confused. Here is the protocol to retrain it. 🧠🧬

If you have an autoimmune condition (Hashimoto's, Lupus, RA), trying to "boost" your immune system is the last thing you want to do. It’s already overactive.

You need to balance it.

In Functional Medicine, we use a specific strategy to calm the fire and re-educate your cells. Here is the exact stack I recommend to my clients:

1️⃣ The Educator: Immuno Clear (Vidal Rx)
⚖️ Why: This is NOT an antimicrobial killer. It’s an immune modulator. It uses Transfer Factors (derived from colostrum) to teach your immune system the difference between a virus and your own thyroid. It balances your Th1/Th2 levels so your body stops attacking itself. Think of it as therapy for your white blood cells.

2️⃣ The Fire Extinguisher: Resolve (Vidal Rx)
🔥 Why: Standard fish oil isn't enough. If you are inflamed, your body can't convert fish oil into healing molecules. Resolve gives you SPMs (Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators). It doesn't just block inflammation; it chemically signals your body to resolve it and repair the tissue.

3️⃣ The Genomic Switch: NuD3+K2 (NuEthix)
☀️ Why: Vitamin D is the CEO of your immune system. It tells your T-cells to calm down. But you need K2 to protect your arteries and Zinc to seal your gut. They are non-negotiable partners.

4️⃣ The Stress Shield: Adrenal Stress Pro (Vidal Rx)
🛡️ Why: Cortisol dysregulation drives autoimmunity. This TCM herbal blend anchors your HPA axis. It stops the "tired but wired" feeling so your body feels safe enough to heal.

5️⃣ The Detoxifier: Methyl Eaze (Vidal Rx)
🧬 Why: If you have the MTHFR gene (common in us!), you can't detox estrogens or toxins well. This gives you the methylated B-vitamins your body actually recognizes to keep your detox pathways open.

6️⃣ The Relaxer: Magnesium BisGlycinate (Vidal Rx)
😴 Why: The "Bisglycinate" form is gentle on the stomach and calms the nervous system. Better sleep = better immune repair.

Healing requires the right tools in the right order.

👇 Comment "PROTOCOL" and I'll send you the link to this specific bundle.

12/12/2025

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙮𝙥𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙘𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚?
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The first step of getting rid of acne is determining what type or types of acne you have. If you have good personal hygiene & change your pillow cases every couple of days & you still struggle, look into these root causes.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝟰 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝗻𝗲.
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𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 #1 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘐𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦
Androgens, such as testosterone, Etiocholanolone & aldosterone, are known to trigger acne especially the painful cystic type. You might experience other symptoms as well such as hair growth on your face or loss of hair on top of your head. Dutch testing is the best way to assess if you have a hormone imbalance & assist in correcting.
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𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 #2 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘳 𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘴
High blood sugars lead to increased insulin production. This triggers sebum production & androgen activity. Balancing your diet can help keep blood sugars stable. Look into what is causing the high blood sugars. Is it stress? Poor diet? Hormone imbalance?
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𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 #3 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
Many things cause inflammation - poor diet, toxic skincare ingredients, bacteria overgrowth, high blood sugars, stress (high cortisol), autoimmune conditions. Most chronic skin conditions are triggered by inflammation. Reduce inflammation through diet & balancing your lifestyle. In some cases, MRT food sensitivity testing is recommended to help remove inflammatory food triggers.
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𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 #4 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘴
Having a lot of bad bacteria produce the enzyme beta-glucuronidase that deconjugates estrogen, preventing estrogen from leaving the body. This leads to inflammation & acne. We need to balance our gut microbiome & also balance our skin microbiome. What you put on your skin effect’s your skin’s pH & can easily throw it out of balance. You want your skin to be slightly acidic. A lot of skincare products, including water, will make your skin too basic & throw it out of balance. You also need to optimize digestion. Constipation & poor digestion will also lead to acne.

Comment ACNE for our guidebook on acne 👇

12/12/2025

If you’ve tried to heal your gut by throwing a random probiotic at it, you likely just felt worse.

In Functional Medicine, we don't guess. We follow the 5R Protocol.

Think of your gut like a garden. You can’t plant seeds (probiotics) in a bed full of weeds (pathogens) and expect them to grow. You have to follow the order of operations.

Here is the exact roadmap I use with my clients:
1️⃣ REMOVE:
We have to get the irritants out.
Foods: Common triggers like gluten, dairy, alcohol, and processed sugar.
Pathogens: Addressing SIBO, Candida, or parasites (this is where testing comes in!).
Toxins: Reducing NSAIDs and environmental toxins.

2️⃣ REPLACE:
Most people with bloating have low stomach acid. We replace the digestive factors you are missing.
Adding Digestive Enzymes (HCL, Pepsin) to actually break down your food so it doesn't ferment.

3️⃣ REINOCULATE:
Now we plant the seeds.
Reintroducing beneficial bacteria through high-quality Probiotics and Prebiotics (food for the bugs) to restore microbiome diversity.

4️⃣ REPAIR:
We have to seal the leaks.
Using targeted nutrients like L-Glutamine, Aloe, or peptides (like BPC-157) to rebuild the mucosal lining and stop "Leaky Gut."

5️⃣ REBALANCE:
The step everyone forgets.
Managing your lifestyle (Stress, Sleep, Movement) so you don't undo all the hard work. You can’t heal a gut in a stressed body.

Healing isn't about one magic pill. It’s about the right order.

👇 Which "R" do you think you’ve been missing?

Most people get stuck on #1 (Remove) or skip straight to #3 (Reinoculate). Tell me below!

12/11/2025

"Cassandra saved my life." "Changed my trajectory." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s one thing for me to tell you that Functional Medicine works. It’s another thing to read it from the women who lived it.

I was scrolling through our TrustPilot reviews today and these stopped me in my tracks:

🗣️ "Cassandra saved my life. That sounds dramatic but she did." — Kelsey L.
(Recovered from hives, heartburn, and severe gastro issues).

🗣️ "I was on a trajectory to be a product of my genetics... Cassandra changed my life." — Kera A.
(Rewrote her family history).

🗣️ "The amount of time and details they provide... Cassandra has been excellent and made me feel comfortable." — Stacy E.

These women didn't have "better" genetics than you. They didn't have more willpower. They just had the courage to stop guessing and start testing.
They decided that their symptoms were not their destiny.
You are the only person missing from this highlight reel.
Imagine where you could be in 6 months if you started today.

👇 Click the link in my bio to apply for 1:1 coaching. Let’s write your 5-star story next.

12/09/2025

You aren't just "tired." You are stuck in a mismatch. Here is the 6-minute fix.

Burnout isn't a badge of honor, and it’s not just about needing a vacation. According to research by Dr. Christina Maslach, burnout happens when there is a chronic mismatch between you and your job in one of these 6 key areas:

😩Workload: It’s not just the volume; it’s the cognitive load of "always on."

😩Lack of Control: Feeling micromanaged or having responsibility without authority.

😩Insufficient Reward: Not just pay, but a lack of recognition. Feeling invisible.

😩Community: Toxic teams, isolation, or no psychological safety.

😩Fairness: Bias, favoritism, or unclear decisions.

😩Values: Doing work that conflicts with your conscience or feels meaningless.

If you are ticking these boxes, your nervous system is in a functional freeze. You can't fix the whole system overnight, but you can reclaim your brain chemistry.

Try the "3-2-1 Reset" this Friday (It takes 6 minutes):
✨ 3 Minutes: Track Your Wins.
Write down 3 things you accomplished this week.
Why: Burnout filters out success. This forces your brain to recognize "efficacy" (I can do this), combatting the feeling of failure.

✨ 2 Minutes: Clarify Your Focus.
Decide on your #1 focus for next week.
Why: Decision fatigue is a major energy leak. By deciding now, you lower the cognitive load for your future self and reclaim a sense of Control.

✨ 1 Minute: Send a "Thank You."
Text a colleague or friend a specific note of appreciation.
Why: Gratitude releases oxytocin and dopamine, directly countering the Cynicism and isolation drivers.

Healing starts with small reclamations of safety.

👇 Which of the 6 drivers is draining you the most right now?
(For me, it’s usually #1 Workload). Be honest below!

12/09/2025

Your immune system isn't "broken." It’s panicked. Here is the protocol to calm it down. 🧬

Having an autoimmune condition means your body is stuck in a chronic state of defense. It’s fighting a war 24/7.

To heal, we don't just suppress the symptoms; we have to signal safety to your biology.

Here is the exact Root Cause Protocol I use with my clients to turn off the "alarm" and reverse the flare:

The Lifestyle Shift:
zz 8 Hours of Sleep: This is non-negotiable. It’s when your brain (glymphatic system) cleans out toxins.
📉 Ditch the HIIT: High-intensity cardio spikes cortisol. We switch to Building Muscle (lifting) and walking to support metabolic health without the crash.
❄️ Cold Therapy: A quick cold plunge or shower to stimulate the Vagus Nerve and lower inflammation.
🧘‍♀️ Parasympathetic Activation: Daily breathwork or "eye yoga" to shift out of fight-or-flight.

The Internal Work:
🥗 Nutrient-Rich Diet & Blood Sugar Balance: We eat to fuel, not just fill. No "naked carbs" that spike insulin (which spikes inflammation).
🦠 Rebalance the Gut: 80% of your immune system is in your gut. We address dysbiosis and "leaky gut" first.
⚖️ Balance Hormones: optimizing thyroid, cortisol, and s*x hormones to stop the metabolic chaos.

The Advanced Tools:
🧪 Functional Lab Testing: We stop guessing. We look at your specific inflammatory markers.
💊 Peptides & Supplements: Using advanced tools like BPC-157 or specific anti-inflammatories to speed up repair.
🧬 Know Your Blueprints: We use the Pro 7 Genetic Test to understand your specific predispositions. Are you genetically prone to poor detox? Inflammation? We tailor the plan to your DNA.

Healing is 20% mechanics and 80% consistency.
👇 Which of these steps are you missing right now? If you aren't sure, book a free discovery call and lets chat! Link in bio

Cassandra Becker, MS RDN LDN

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