Meaghan Faragasso

11/24/2025

If you’re living with an autoimmune disease, you’ve probably heard the same lines again and again:

“It’s lifelong.”
“You’ll always rely on medication.”
“There’s nothing you can do except manage symptoms.”

I never accepted that as the whole story.

Now, in my 40s, I’m living with dramatically reduced symptoms and long-term natural remission — not because of a miracle cure, but because I learned how to nourish and support my body instead of fighting it.

For anyone in their 40s who feels stuck, frustrated, or quietly hoping there has to be another way — here are the nutrition and lifestyle shifts that changed everything for me:

1. Eating for healing — not just eating to get through the day.

Food is a biohack. Every bite sends a message to your immune system.
I shifted to anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense foods tailored to what my body tolerates best — focusing on gut health, whole foods, and steady blood sugar.
It wasn’t about perfection. It was about fueling healing on purpose.

2. Building strength to support and protect my body.

Strength training has became a non-negotiable tool for managing autoimmune symptoms.
More muscle = better stability, reduced inflammation, and stronger resilience.
I didn’t start with heavy workouts — I started with slow, intentional movement for just a few minutes a day. And that was enough to build momentum.

3. Consistency beats intensity — every time.

My symptoms didn’t improve because of massive overhauls.
They improved because of repeatable habits:
• One nutrient-forward meal
• Five minutes of movement
• Removing one inflammatory trigger at a time
My body responded to safety and stability — not extremes.

4. Reducing reliance on medication with strategy, not impulse.

Becoming medication-free didn’t happen overnight.
It was a gradual shift supported by nutrition, strength training, gut health, sleep, and lowering inflammation from the inside out.
It was a partnership between me and my body — not a fight against it.

I share this because I know the fear of wondering if things will ever get better — especially when you still have half your life ahead of you.

But your body is not broken.
It’s communicating. It’s capable. And it’s waiting for consistent nourishment and support.

If someone like me — in my 40s, busy, imperfect, and once convinced I’d be stuck with autoimmune symptoms forever — can rebuild their health and live in remission…

Then your transformation is absolutely possible too.

11/24/2025

"Normal" Ferritin, Vitamin D and Thyroid labs are not nessesary optimal for adhd brains where brain optimization is paramount. Optimal levels of many bio markers are required for dopamine regulation. If you are interested in getting your labs tested and optimizing your brain function reach out to me.

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

Resilience doesn’t need to be noticed to be powerful. Strength is often quietly found in the darkest of places.

11/20/2025

What’s one thing you used to believe about health that you’ve completely changed your mind about?

11/19/2025

My guilty pleasure are tootsie roll pops. I have one every afternoon. What is your guilty pleasure?

11/19/2025

Get It In.

11/19/2025

Benefits of Red Light Therapy

Skin
Reduces signs of aging: Improves skin quality, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.
Speeds wound healing: Helps heal cuts, burns, and other injuries faster and can reduce scarring.
Treats skin conditions: Can help with conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea by reducing redness and swelling.
Boosts collagen production: Promotes collagen and elastin, leading to more even skin tone and firmer skin.
Pain and inflammation
Reduces pain: Helps with muscle pain, joint pain, and arthritis by decreasing inflammation and increasing blood flow to the affected area.
Aids muscle recovery: Athletes may use it to recover faster from workouts by reducing muscle soreness and inflammation.
Hair
Promotes hair growth: May stimulate hair follicles, which can lead to thicker, healthier hair for those with certain types of hair loss.
Mental and neurological health
Improves mood: May help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety by affecting neurotransmitter production like serotonin.
Enhances brain function: Can increase blood flow to the brain, protect neurons, and improve cognitive function, according to initial research.
Other
Improves circulation: Increases blood flow, which helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
Supports eye health: May help with certain eye conditions.
Promotes oral health: Can be used to treat conditions like TMJ, periodontitis, and burning mouth syndrome.

11/18/2025

Are you prepared for holiday travel?

Some tips to follow:

- Bring a dish to the event so you have something you know fits into your goals to eat and share.

-Pack healthy snacks and protein powder

- Order groceries before you go to be delivered to your hotel upon arrival

-Stay hydrated

11/04/2025

🌎 WORLDSCHOOLING in Sorrento, Italy.

11/02/2025

Are you on thyroid medication but still suffering from symptoms. I can help.

I went from 125mcg for 15 years to medication free. I can help you do the same.

11/01/2025

Feeling kinda bored. Might message people on facebook marketplace to ask them if something is still available and then just ignore them after.