Fulfilled Life

Fulfilled Life Doctor of Holistic Health (BCDHH)
Naturopath & Homeopath (BCN & BCHP)

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12/25/2025

“Intellectuals solve problems. Geniuses prevent them.” Albert Einstein
Root-cause medicine is about prevention - not patching symptoms after the fact.

12/25/2025

If food leaves you bloated, heavy, or tired, the issue isn’t discipline or food quality - it’s absorption and signaling.

Inflammation, low stomach acid, enzyme insufficiency, and microbial imbalance all reduce your ability to extract nutrients, even from the “right” foods and supplements.

When digestion isn’t doing its job, the body stays under-fueled - no matter how much you take.

Until digestion is restored, supplementation remains supportive - not corrective.

Supporting the gut is often the step that changes everything else.

If every meal leaves you bloated or heavy, your gut isn’t digesting efficiently.Stress, sugar, and holiday foods can sup...
12/24/2025

If every meal leaves you bloated or heavy, your gut isn’t digesting efficiently.

Stress, sugar, and holiday foods can suppress stomach acid and enzymes, allowing food to ferment instead of break down - creating gas, inflammation, and fatigue. It’s not “just your body”; it’s a signal of impaired digestion.

When the gut lining becomes inflamed, nutrient absorption drops and immune reactions rise.

That’s why digestive issues are often followed by fatigue, mood swings, and even skin flare-ups. Your gut controls far more than digestion - it’s the foundation for everything from hormones to mental clarity.

Support it by slowing down while eating, chewing thoroughly, and adding gentle supports like lemon water or digestive bitters before meals.

Include cooked vegetables, warm soups, and probiotics from fermented foods to rebuild balance after the holiday rush. And test (your gut) - don’t guess.

12/24/2025

Up to 90 percent of it is produced in your gut.

When digestion is inflamed, mood regulation is impaired - even when labs appear “normal.”

That’s why bloating, irritability, low motivation, and brain fog often occur together.

The gut doesn’t just digest food - it plays a central role in neurotransmitter signaling and nervous system stability.

If your moods shift with your meals, that pattern points to a biochemical signaling issue - not a mindset problem.

And signaling issues are measurable and addressable.

Ever notice how your body feels off after the holidays - even when you’re “back on track”?That’s not willpower. It’s hor...
12/23/2025

Ever notice how your body feels off after the holidays - even when you’re “back on track”?

That’s not willpower. It’s hormone chemistry adjusting to weeks of stress, sugar, irregular meals, and disrupted sleep.

When cortisol, insulin, thyroid, and estrogen lose rhythm, the body shifts into conservation mode - storing fuel, lowering energy, and disrupting sleep. That’s why fatigue, bloating, cravings, and brain fog tend to travel together.

The solution isn’t restriction or starting over.
It’s recalibration - restoring rhythm so your hormones can do their job again.

I broke this down in detail, including what your body is actually responding to and how to support it gently.

You’ll find the full article in the comments.

Yelena Tselenchuk
Doctor of Holistic Health (BCDHH)
Naturopath & Homeopath (BCN & BCHP)

If you’ve been told your poor sleep is “just hormones” or “just stress,” you’ve only been given half the explanation.Mos...
12/23/2025

If you’ve been told your poor sleep is “just hormones” or “just stress,” you’ve only been given half the explanation.

Most women are told to try melatonin, magnesium, or a better wind-down routine.

But no one looks at what’s actually driving the problem beneath the surface.

What’s commonly missed:

✘ Cortisol rhythms that flip - wired at night, depleted in the morning

✘ Mineral depletion (magnesium, sodium, potassium) that keeps the nervous system on edge

✘ Toxin burden that disrupts deep, restorative sleep stages

I remember being exhausted all day, wide awake at night, and still waking up unrefreshed - no matter how “healthy” my routine looked. Once I stopped guessing and addressed the root causes, my sleep finally started to normalize. I’ve seen the same pattern again and again with other women.

This isn’t magic.

It’s understanding physiology, restoring balance, and applying the right sequence.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it - and there is a clearer way to approach sleep.

You’re welcome to message me, or comment below, if you want help understanding what your body may be asking for.

12/22/2025

If your morning coffee is the only thing keeping you functional, cortisol has already taken the wheel. Real energy comes from stable blood sugar, minerals, and mitochondria - not adrenaline and stimulants.
Coffee shouldn’t be life support.

12/20/2025

Everything shifts when your body gets what it needs - it can’t function well if key nutrients are missing.

12/20/2025

Hippocrates said ‘All disease begins in the gut’ over 2,000 years ago. Today’s microbiome research continues to confirm it.

12/19/2025

Constant sugar cravings? Check your protein first.
Low protein keeps your blood sugar unstable all day. But intense, persistent cravings can also be a sign of candida or parasites. Cravings aren’t random - they signal imbalance.

Your liver and kidneys are working overtime this month - here's how to support them.Between holiday meals, sugar, alcoho...
12/19/2025

Your liver and kidneys are working overtime this month - here's how to support them.

Between holiday meals, sugar, alcohol, and stress, your detox organs are processing more than usual.

When they get overwhelmed, you feel it:

- Morning puffiness and water retention

- Brain fog that won't clear

- Skin breakouts

- Fatigue that sleep doesn't fix

Your liver packages toxins and hormones for elimination. Your kidneys filter waste from your blood. Both need specific nutrients to function optimally - especially during December.

I really like CellCore's KL Support for this season.

What makes it different:

✓ Beetroot - supports bile flow and phase 2 liver detoxification

✓ Marshmallow root - soothes and protects kidney tissues

✓ Milk thistle (silymarin) - protects liver cells from oxidative stress

✓ N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) - boosts glutathione, your master antioxidant

✓ Parsley leaf - supports kidney filtration and fluid balance

This formula supports both organs simultaneously - because they work as a team.

Think of it as proactive support while your body handles the holiday load, rather than waiting until January to "detox."

If you're dealing with puffiness, sluggish mornings, or skin issues right now, supporting your liver and kidneys might be exactly what helps you feel better before the new year.

Information in the comments with patient code: PrqpdzkY

12/18/2025

Symptoms are messengers. Understanding what they're trying to say changes everything.

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