My Temple

04/02/2026

RESISTANT STARCH ⬇️
SCFA (short chain fatty acids)⬇️
GLP 1 (glucose like peptide)‼️

What are they & what do these all have in common?

Naturally, our bodies biochemistry produces GLP-1 in smaller doses than a prescription drug like Ozempic; but without the uncomfortable side effects.

Resistant starch:
carbohydrates that RESIST digestion in the small intestines, acting as fiber to feed the good gut bacteria.

Examples:
Green unripened bananas 🍌
Beans/lentils 🫘
Cooked/cooled: rice, potatoes, pasta🍠🥔

Eating these resistant starches create SCFAs (short chain fatty acids) BUTYRATE, acetate & propionate. These SCFA, especially butyrate act as signaling molecules that’s stimulate enteroendocrine L cells to release gut hormones, which includes GLP1 & PPY (peptide YY or pancreatic peptide YY)

➡️ Butyrate signals the release of GLP 1, which controls our satiety hormone LEPTIN, our hunger control system. (🛑 stop I’m satisfied )

Starting with your plate is an easy way to naturally control hunger & lose any extra weight.

P.S. The BONUS with cooking/cooling potatoes, rice, pasta before eating is a lower glucose hit, keeping our A1C in check. ✅

simplicity.
prioritizing proteins.
eating whole foods.
probiotic/probiotic foods & movement!
butyrate is our super hero🦸🏻‍♀️

AND of course get your behind moving!
🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻💃🏻🕺🏻🏋🏻‍♀️ walk run swim crawl lift

03/19/2026

INJURIES
INFLAMMATION (arthritis)
MUSCLE TENSION from Stress/exercise
💥oh my!

Well, don’t give in to it, or up from it ~

Our bodies need to move & adapt to stress at every turn. So we need more creative ways to release the beast of discomfort. Chronic & acute.

CUPPING Therapy is an effective, quick tool for fast relief!

Most people think of bruising…that “cup kiss” mark left behind after an intense session. Yes, it CAN happen, but doesn’t have to.

Cupping techniques are many. Here’s the main two moves that create the negative pressure, drawing blood & lymph to the area for healing & release by using NEGATIVE PRESSURE: this vacuum effect increases localized blood circulation, mobilizes tissue, breaks up adhesions, and stimulates the peripheral nervous system.

STATIC ~
leaving cup/s suctioned in place for 5-10mins. This is great for deep muscle knots & trigger points. This one is known for leaving that cup kiss, as you may have seen on athletes.

DYNAMIC ~
this is a light suctioning where you move/glide the cup over the skin. Both are good for circulation; this dynamic is best for lymph flow, edema, muscle tension & improving range of motion.

or BOTH in one session!






03/14/2026

Here I am
Rounding up to my 60th year on planet Earth 🌍
~ 34yrs of Experience in the field of
HEALTH & WELLNESS

Forever learning & growing 🌱

Massage Therapy
MLD/CLT (complete lymphedema therapist)
Gua sha/ scraping
CUPPING
⭐️Infrared, Red Light & Ultrasound application⭐️
Esthetics Skincare ~ Facials/waxing
Integrative & Functional Nutritional Therapist

I love my work
I love my clients

02/10/2026

Wow! Bionic sneakers promise to make wearers walk and run faster…what do you think?

Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.

02/10/2026

What’s your gut saying?🤔

“Dysbiosis is linked with many long-term conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and anxiety and depression.”

“The billions of bacteria that make up our gut microbiome represent around 4,600 different species. The composition is different in all of us, but the function is the same: to keep our body running smoothly.”

An understudied group of bacteria in our gut microbiome appears to play a central role in keeping us healthy, according to researchers at the University of

01/28/2026

“When an injury or illness is detected, the brain responds by activating the immune system. A heart attack triggers a similar immune response. But while the brain considers a heart attack an injury, there are no pathogens or bacteria to defend against. This overactivation of the immune system likely worsens the damage.”

UC San Diego scientists have uncovered a transformative new understanding of heart attacks. The research, which connects the heart, brain and nervous and immune systems, shows that blocking key signals can lead to new treatments for heart attacks and minimize their resulting damage.

12/27/2025

NEW Study:
“Brain areas affected by the drugs control reward and wakefulness, not attention, study shows”

A study from WashU Medicine shows for the first time that commonly prescribed drugs for ADHD do not act on the brain’s attention circuitry.

11/16/2025

After NOT going to the gym for 15 months!
😫🤕 I wasn’t sure what I was able to do with two COMPLETE tears in my rotator cuff & a tear in my bicep long tendon; so I just biked & ran….a lot!

No weights, no yoga, though I was very diligent with the home PT exercises, my physical therapist taught me & the pain went away! 🙏🏼 I’m sure not ready for a REVERSE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT or any cortisone shots, so I decided to see what I COULD DO with a personal TRAINER ~ it’s even better when his spouse works for your orthopedic shoulder Doc!

So in July, I felt more than ready to start back with some kinda workout! First, starting the sessions two days a week; then late August adding a third day. OUCH to ALL the muscles!! 😵 He challenges me each week & adjusts when needed to strengthen around the deficits & all the little pains, I’ve collected over the years.

So very,very GRATEFUL I’m able & capable to get stronger as I’m aging. It’s TOUGH & rewarding me with stronger bones, energy & focus! Hello? Who doesn’t need that??

Consistency & routines look different for everyone. GOALS & regular movement are mine.

Don’t put off what you can start NOW…time is a-tick in’! ⏳

❤️

11/15/2025

BEWARE; the not so wonderful…

“The Wonderful Company, California-based maker of the popular pomegranate juice POM, is the state’s second-largest user of paraquat – a toxic herbicide banned in over 60 countries – a new Environmental Working Group investigation finds. “

The Wonderful Company, California-based maker of the popular pomegranate juice POM, is the state’s second-largest user of paraquat – a toxic herbicide banned in over 60 countries – a new Environmental Working Group investigation finds.

11/14/2025

Promising “Cell Therapy” treatments in treating autoimmune diseases like Lupus & Rheumatoid Arthritis



https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/scientists-explore-new-frontier-in-autoimmune-disease-treatment-by-resetting-rogue-cells?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOEA7pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeaJirwyanmnHYMVc5V5XVol8R0xWKatj6eiNK9pDef_VHd07RABWMllcTrik_aem_JKwF9up9UVPjAObDf4ZJrg

When your body’s immune cells attack you instead of protecting you, today’s treatments tamp down the friendly fire but they don’t fix what’s causing it. Now in dozens of studies, scientists are testing ways to reprogram patients' out-of-whack immune systems.

11/04/2025

You got to move it-move it!

Nothing good comes from being sedentary.
Aim for 5,000-7,000 steps a day🎯

Mass General Brigham researchers found that older adults walking less than 3,000 steps per day who have elevated levels of brain amyloid beta showed faster cognitive decline and the buildup of tau proteins in the brain compared to more active individuals.

10/27/2025

SLEEP: one of the Pillars of Health 👇🏼

“The body cycles through two types of sleep several times each night: NREM and rapid eye movement (REM). NREM is the deep, restorative stage of sleep that plays a key role in physical health, brain function and disease prevention. Yet, many of its underlying processes and impacts on long-term health remain poorly understood. Previous studies have suggested that NREM helps clear waste from the brain.”

A new study by Mass General Brigham investigators used next-generation imaging technology to discover that when the brain is falling asleep, it shows a coordinated shift in activity.