Balanced Blessings

11/12/2025

A study by researchers at University of São Paulo in Brazil suggests that high consumption of certain artificial sweeteners is linked to an accelerated rate of cognitive decline.

11/12/2025

In a remarkable discovery, scientists have found that the brain can influence the gut microbiome in as little as two hours. Using mice models, researchers observed that brain signals rapidly altered the composition of gut bacteria revealing that communication between the brain and gut is not only mutual but astonishingly fast.

For years, we’ve known that gut microbes affect mood, immunity, and even cognition. But this study flips the script, showing that the brain can send signals that actively reshape the gut ecosystem. The finding highlights a dynamic, two-way relationship where stress, emotions, or brain activity can directly alter gut health.

This breakthrough opens exciting possibilities for future therapies. By understanding the pathways through which the brain communicates with gut microbes, scientists may develop treatments for digestive disorders, immune dysfunction, and even mental health conditions by targeting the mind itself.

Credit: Source — Nature Communications (2025), study on neural control of gut microbiome dynamics.

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

Forest therapy, or forest bathing, is transforming urban lives by reducing stress and boosting health. Studies show it can lower cortisol levels by 13.4% in just 20 minutes and enhance immunity by 50%! Explore this natural remedy today!

https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/stress-anxiety/is-forest-therapy-for-real/

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

05/09/2025

I’m beyond thrilled to celebrate and congratulate my dear friend and close ally, on her nomination for Surgeon General of the United States.

This moment is not only historic, it’s deeply personal. Casey is one of the most courageous, nurturing, and pure-hearted humans I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.

She has poured her brilliance, compassion, and relentless dedication into the fight for a healthier, freer future for all of us.

Just 5 years ago, after reading my book on the broken food system, Food Fix, Casey made the bold decision to walk away from a prestigious surgical career and devote herself fully to the root-cause mission, to unearth and heal the true drivers of chronic disease and help reclaim health freedom for our nation.

Her conviction wasn’t abstract; it was total. And just 6 months ago, she showed up for me, literally, on Christmas Day in the hospital, when I was facing one of the darkest, most vulnerable moments of my life. She brought presence, love, and strength when I needed it most.

That’s who Casey is: someone who shows up, who listens deeply, who leads with her heart as fiercely as with her mind.Her nomination signals a new chapter, not just for public health, but for the soul of healthcare in America.

Casey embodies the kind of leadership we need: science-forward, root-cause focused, people-centered, and uncompromisingly ethical. There is no better person to carry this responsibility. And I can’t wait to see what she does next.

Congratulations, Casey. You are the future we’ve been waiting for.

05/08/2025

🚫 MYTH: You have to push through the fatigue. Hustle harder. Grind it out.

✅ TRUTH: Sometimes the most productive thing you can do… is step away.

If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or just “off,” it might not mean you're doing something wrong. It might just mean your body is asking for a reset.

👉 Not a full-on vacation.
👉 Not a spa day.
👉 Just a few intentional moments to pause and unplug.

💡 Try this today: Turn your phone on Do Not Disturb and go for a 10-minute walk.

Or, close your laptop and stretch for 2 songs.
Or yet, breathe. Just for 60 seconds.

Your energy doesn’t always need a major fix….

Sometimes it just needs a moment of space to return.

📌 If you needed this reminder today, save this post and follow me for more tips to help you [what you coach – ex. “build steady, sustainable energy without relying on caffeine or crash diets.”]

05/08/2025

Your brain is wired for reward.
The problem isn’t the reward though, it’s the source.

Ultra-processed foods, social media, and hyper-stimulation hijack your brain’s natural pathways. They flood your system with dopamine, override satiety signals, and leave you constantly chasing the next fix—while feeling worse over time.

Overexposure to these artificial rewards trains your brain to seek pleasure in all the wrong places—leading to blood sugar crashes, mood swings, cravings, and chronic inflammation.

But here’s the good news:
You can rewire your brain.

Every time you choose real food over processed junk...
Every time you move your body instead of numbing out...
Every time you connect with someone instead of scrolling...
You reinforce a new pattern.
You teach your brain to find reward in things that actually restore you.

When you fuel your biology with what it truly needs; nutrients, movement, purpose, connection, you don’t just feel better…
You become better. More resilient. More grounded. More in control.

This is how you reclaim your health: one decision at a time.

Not through extremes, but by choosing real inputs that nourish your brain and body.

05/08/2025