Tara's Functional Health Journey

10/18/2025

We have support for everything else in life…
💻 Tech issues? Call IT.
🚗 Car trouble? Go to a mechanic.
🍳 Hungry? Follow a recipe or call a chef.

So why do we try to figure out our health all by ourselves? 🤔

That’s where a health coach comes in — helping you set goals, stay consistent, and actually stick with healthy habits that fit your life.

Because your health deserves the same support you give to everything else 💪✨

We all know the drill: “Reduce stress. Exercise more. Find balance.” Sounds great in theory… until life, kids, and endless to-do lists get in the way. 😅

That’s where health coaches bridge the gap. Instead of leaving you with a vague plan, they help you turn advice into actual steps you can live with, like scheduling short walks, adding quick stress-busting practices, and setting boundaries with work.

At the end of the day, it’s not about knowing what to do. It’s about having the support to actually do it.

08/24/2025

I tested positive! 😩

07/04/2025

I hope more companies follow their lead……

🍫 🍭 🍬 Hershey’s just announced a game-changer: they’re eliminating artificial dyes from all their candies by 2027, reformulating fan-favorites like Jolly Ranchers, Twizzlers, Reese’s Pieces, and Hot Tamales with natural, plant-based colors. Artificial dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 offer no nutritional benefit, serving only as marketing tools to enhance visual appeal, yet they can harm many people, particularly kids and adults sensitive to them, impacting immune and nervous systems with issues like hyperactivity, allergies, or behavioral challenges. While sugar in candies still needs to be limited for overall health, removing unnecessary dyes is a critical step toward safer treats. Aligning with FDA guidance and consumer demand for transparency, Hershey’s move follows similar shifts by brands like Mars and Nestlé, signaling an unstoppable ripple effect across the food industry. As consumers push for cleaner ingredients, we’re witnessing a transformative wave reshaping our favorite snacks.   
      
I’ve talked about this topic at length on my podcast, The Art of Being Well and in articles on drwillcole.com.   
        
        
        
           

05/09/2025

Stop the cycle, figure out the root problem and do everything you can to fix it naturally!!

04/20/2025

Spot on!!

03/23/2025

Hmmmm.

03/19/2025

This🔥🔥

03/08/2025

Functional Medicine vs. Integrative Medicine—same or different? 🤔

Both focus on whole-person health, but they have key differences! Functional medicine digs into root causes with advanced testing, while integrative medicine blends conventional and alternative therapies for a holistic approach. 🌱✨

Want the full breakdown? We’ve got you covered! Check out our guide with link in comments!

03/08/2025

Made it through my first week of class! 😃