Dr. Melissa Betance

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Dr. Melissa Betance

✨Be well with Mell.
🌿Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.
| Metabolic Health, Clinical Homeopathy,
Functional Medicine and Sports Nutrition |

02/14/2026

What Being Well Really Means to Me...

Being well does not mean I never struggle. It means I have the tools to return to myself when I do.

It means listening sooner instead of later. Choosing nourishment over control. Presence over productivity. Alignment over urgency.

Wellness is not loud. It is quiet. It is built in daily choices that may seem small but compound over time. These three principles guide how I live, how I care for others, and how I move through the world.

Being well is not something I do. It is something I practice.

Be well 🍀 always

02/10/2026

Most people think antibiotics always work. But every year in the U.S., millions of infections resist treatment — and tens of thousands of people die.

Swipe to see why this is happening, what it means for your health, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

02/05/2026

your thyroid controls almost everything...your energy, metabolism, mood, body temperature, and how well your brain functions. Yet most people ignore it until something goes wrong.

8 evidence-based steps that actually work.

02/02/2026

Your standard cholesterol report only shows part of the story. Two people can have the same LDL number but very different heart disease risk. Understanding particle count, ApoB, and metabolic context reveals hidden risk and guides smarter prevention.

Swipe to see why your numbers may be misleading.

01/31/2026

Fasting isn’t about skipping meals.

It’s about intention.

It can reset metabolism, improve insulin sensitivity, and support cellular repair. It can also disrupt hormones, stall muscle growth, or backfire if done without context.

It depends on who you are.
It depends on your goals.
It depends on how long you fast.

For some, fasting supports metabolic healing and mental clarity. For others, especially women, under-fueling can be a stressor the body resists.

This isn’t a yes or no conversation.
It’s a discernment conversation.

Ask before you fast:

Who am I?
What am I healing?
What does my body need right now?

Fasting is a tool.

Use it with awareness.

Be well 🍀

01/29/2026

Fat loss is not just about eating less or moving more.

Your liver decides how fats, hormones, and metabolic waste are handled every day.

When detox pathways are overloaded,
fat is more likely to be stored than burned.

The good news is you can support this naturally through food, protein, movement, bile flow, and reducing toxin load.

Swipe to learn how to support your liver’s detox pathways so fat loss feels easier and more sustainable.

Be well 🍀

01/27/2026

Most sleep advice focuses on night.
But science shows morning matters more.

Bright light early resets your circadian rhythm and advances melatonin production. Result? You feel sleepy at the right time, not 2am.

10 minutes outside after waking. That's all it takes.
Your ancestors never needed sleep supplements. They had sunlight.

Swipe for the breakdown.

Be well 🍀

01/25/2026

Most people know what to eat.

They know they need sleep.
They know stress is bad. But they don't understand how these 3 pillars reinforce or destroy each other. 👉

You've tried the clean diet. Maybe you worked on your sleep. You know you need to manage stress better.

But here's what nobody tells you: when you fix one pillar and ignore the other two, your body will plateau every single time.

Because poor nutrition makes you emotionally reactive. Chronic stress wrecks your digestion and sleep. Sleep deprivation tanks your blood sugar and mood.

They don't work in isolation. They feed into each other—creating either a cycle of breakdown or a foundation for healing.

Swipe to understand the 3 pillars of health and why addressing all three together is where sustainable healing actually begins.

Be well 🍀

01/24/2026

Most people think metabolic health is
about eating better or trying harder.
But your body is already giving feedback
all day long. You just haven’t seen it.

A CGM turns invisible glucose patterns into clear signals. Spikes, crashes, and variability explain fatigue, cravings, stubborn weight, and mood shifts long before labs flag a problem.

These four charts reveal what your
metabolism is actually doing in real time.

Swipe to see the patterns
your blood work misses and
learn how to respond.

Be well.

01/22/2026

Swipe to see the 10 key supplements every serious athlete should understand.

The right supplements support energy production, muscle recovery, hormone balance, focus, and resilience under stress. When used intentionally, they help your body adapt, perform, and sustain high output without burnout.

Save this for later and tap the link in my bio for brand recommendations.

Be well 🍀

01/20/2026

After 30, your body starts losing muscle every year—but strength training literally rewires how you age at a cellular level.

Swipe to see what happens when women prioritize strength.

Be well 🍀

01/17/2026

Most people eat healthy fats every day, yet still struggle with low Omega‑3 levels in their cells. Chronic inflammation, poor omega‑3 to omega‑6 balance, and limited EPA/DHA intake often play a bigger role than you realize.

Swipe through to find out why it happens and exactly how to fix it.

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Chicago, IL

Website

https://www.eudaimoniasacredhealth.com/

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