Pursuing Wellness, LLC

04/15/2026

I am offering an online Zoom class for $25. The class is to help families prepare for measles, chickenpox, mumps, and whooping cough.

DM me if you are interested. The class will probably be next Thursday, and it will be recorded if you can't attend live.

I am going to open up ten seats for the class.

04/01/2026

🚀 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Need accountability? I’m offering remote or in person coaching to help you start, stick to, and succeed in your weight loss journey.

Packages start at $75/month.

As a Weight Loss Tutor, I’m here to be your accountability partner and support system- helping you take control of your wellness journey.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 :
👉 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬: I create tailored nutrition and exercise plans based on your individual needs, health history, and goals.

👉 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Regular check-ins and ongoing guidance keep your on track with your goals.

👉 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 & 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: I help clients break bad habits, reduce emotional eating, and build resilience.

👉 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: I teach clients how to make healthier lifestyle choices, such as improving sleep, reducing stress, and adopting a positive mindset.

👉 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: I address multiple facets of well-being, including mental, emotional, and social health.

Let’s work together to create sustainable habits, feel better in your body and gain back your confidence- one day and one step at a time!! 💪🙌

DM me to join or to learn more!

03/25/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

Learn what to expect, how to manage symptoms, and when to seek medical help if your child gets the measles, mumps, chicken pox, or whooping cough.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:
Tue, Mar 31
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭:
$25

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Online event

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞

https://pursuing-wellness.square.site/product/webinar-childhood-illnesses/P7EYLP6F7QRHTU3KNPCHGEW4?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

03/20/2026

Coming soon!

I am preparing a webinar on how to be prepared for childhood illnesses.

03/08/2026

Dr. Phillips and Amy on Losing Weight the RIGHT way!

Stephanie Phillips, DO owner of Front Porch Family Medicine and Amy Jankowski Naturopath and owner of Pursuing Wellness discuss healthy weight loss with peptides and focusing on correct nutrition for losing weight the healthy way.

Stephanie Phillips, DO owner of Front Porch Family Medicine and Amy Jankowski Naturopath and owner of Pursuing Wellness discuss healthy weight loss with pept...

03/01/2026

A prospective single-cohort study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2023) investigated the efficacy of oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in women with endometriosis. The study included 120 patients aged 18–45 years who received NAC 600 mg three times daily for three consecutive days per week over a three-month period. Results showed significant improvements in endometriosis-related pain symptoms, including dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain, as measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores. The use of NSAIDs significantly decreased, and there was a meaningful reduction in the average size of ovarian endometriomas as well as serum Ca125 levels, suggesting reduced inflammatory activity.

Additionally, among the 52 women who expressed a desire for pregnancy, 39 achieved spontaneous conception within six months of initiating NAC therapy, and 6 conceived through assisted reproductive techniques. These findings indicate that NAC’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties may contribute to improved fertility outcomes, possibly by enhancing oocyte quality and reducing oxidative stress. Overall, the study suggests that NAC may serve as a safe and effective non-hormonal therapeutic option for managing pain, reducing lesion size, lowering Ca125 levels, and supporting fertility in women with endometriosis.

PMCID: PMC10048621 PMID: 36981595

02/23/2026

A randomized controlled trial 👨‍🔬 published by the National Institutes of Health confirms that 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 ☕ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 🍯𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 💊in treating persistent post-infectious cough (PPC). The mixture works synergistically to soothe irritated throat mucosa and reduce cough severity significantly better than steroids or a placebo, making it a safe, natural alternative.

🕵️ 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: In a study, participants with persistent coughs lasting over 3 weeks were divided into groups. The coffee ☕ and honey 🍯 group saw their cough scores drop from 2.9 to 0.2, while the steroid group (prednisolone) only saw a reduction from 3.0 to 2.4. 😷

🕵️ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: The combination works due to the synergistic effects of honey 🍯 and coffee☕ . Honey repairs the damaged, irritated mucosa of the throat (mucosal desquamation) while potentially acting as an antiviral agent.

🕵️ 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: The mixture proved to be a superior, safe, and efficient treatment for post-infectious cough outperforming those treated with prednisolone.

‼️ 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: This is generally recommended for adults with a lingering cough after an infection. For children under 1 year old 👶, honey should never be given due to the risk of botulism.

The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6442828/

02/19/2026

I use homeopathy for my family, my clients, or myself daily. I have seen great success for things such as: temper tantrums in children, depression, concussions, migraines, PMS, insomnia, hot flashes, food poisoning, and even copperhead snake bites.

Among 108 infants in India, those receiving homeopathic care experienced significantly fewer sick days, fewer illness episodes—particularly respiratory infections—required fewer antibiotics, and incurred lower treatment costs than those in conventional care. Children in the homeopathic group were also taller, though not heavier, over the study period.

Overall, the findings suggest that homeopathy, integrated with conventional medicine for safety, may be a safe, effective, and cost-efficient primary care approach in the first two years of life.

Read the study here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39425766/

02/19/2026

Did you know it is highly recommended that you do not drink 🫗 or cook 👩‍🍳with 🌡️ hot water 💧 directly from the tap? 🚰

🌡️Hot water 💧 dissolves contaminants, such as lead from pipes and plumbing solder, much faster than cold water, posing significant health risks. It can also contain higher levels of bacteria and sediment from the water heater.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐩 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 💧:

👉 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Hot water leaches contaminants, particularly lead, from pipes and faucets, which can cause severe health issues.

👉 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:: Water heaters and hot water tanks can become breeding grounds for bacteria, and accumulate sediment over time.

👉𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝: Boiling does not remove heavy metals, chemical, or mineral contaminants.

👉 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Always use cold water from the tap and heat it up using a kettle 🫖 or stove for drinking or cooking.

Hot water 💧 should only be used for washing or cleaning 🪣🧼🫧, not for consumption. 🫗

02/15/2026

𝑷𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔 🍞

Based on various studies, here are some health concerns associated with glyphosate exposure:

⚠️ 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓:: Some epidemiological studies suggest an increased risk of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in individuals with high occupational exposure, although a large, long-running U.S. government-backed study found no consistent association with most cancers.

⚠️ 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒆: Studies in animals have linked long-term, low-dose exposure to liver and kidney damage, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and chronic kidney disease.

⚠️ 𝑮𝒖𝒕 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒓𝒖𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Glyphosate works by inhibiting a pathway (the shikimate pathway) found in plants and some microorganisms, but not in humans. However, this pathway is present in beneficial gut bacteria. Some research suggests glyphosate in food may disrupt the gut microbiome, potentially leading to gastrointestinal disorders and impacting mental health.

⚠️ 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒔: Animal studies and some human cohort studies have suggested potential links between exposure and lower birth weights, shorter pregnancy lengths, impaired reproductive development in offspring, and potential endocrine disruption effects.

⚠️ 𝑵𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔: Some research indicates potential links to neuroinflammation, neuroaxonal damage (a biomarker for neurological disorders), and behaviors in rodents that resemble anxiety and depression.

https://exposingfoodtoxins.com/bread/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEyRFBleTlVVmVPV3BRb1dBMHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4FfNEqCyARi6KZjLFedHWwPsW4mn-6Yut8LhtQu4WwWAEIAqAut0hpd_9PyQ_aem_ke9a4AKlTrEg-ktfNBn1Yw

02/15/2026

Most people are taught that methylation is just about B12 and folate.

It isn’t.

Methylation is a team process. And if one part is missing, the whole system slows down.

Layer one is the B vitamins:
B12, B6 and folate work together to control homocysteine and keep the cycle moving.

But here’s what’s often missed.

If iron is low, those B vitamins don’t work properly. Iron supports oxygen delivery and enzyme function. Without it, the system is under powered. You can have “good” B levels on paper and still feel awful.

If iron intake is fine but copper is low, iron cannot be transported and used properly. So you can supplement iron and still not fix the issue.

If iron and copper are both in place, and B6, B9 and B12 are present, but things still aren’t working, magnesium is often the missing piece. Many of these enzymes are magnesium dependent. No magnesium, no efficient completion of the pathway.

This doesn’t mean you take everything.

You identify what is actually deficient.
You correct the deficiency.
You reassess.

Methylation is not about throwing in a B complex and hoping for the best.

It is about making sure every key piece is present so the system can run safely and efficiently.

Biology is coordinated. Addressing it should be too.

02/13/2026

One of my first clients came to me with fibromyalgia. During the consultation, I discovered she had some unresolved grief, so I gave her Bach Flowers for grief and something for fibromyalgia pain. Two weeks later I called to see how her pain was. She had not had pain since starting the Bach Flowers and had not needed what I gave her for fibromyalgia. She remained symptom free until she stopped taking the Bach Flowers. Once she stopped the Bach Flowers, the pain returned shortly after.

Autoimmune diseases now affect more women than ever—nearly 80% of all cases are found in women. New studies are pointing to a powerful underlying factor: chronic emotional suppression and the stress it creates within the body.

When emotions like grief, anger, or anxiety are held in and never expressed, the body absorbs the tension. This silent stress activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, flooding the system with stress hormones like cortisol. Over time, this disrupts immune regulation and can lead to the body attacking its own healthy cells.

Women, in many cultures, are conditioned to be the caretakers, peacekeepers, and emotional anchors. Often, they are encouraged to stay composed, polite, and quiet—even when hurting inside. This emotional silencing may offer temporary social stability, but internally, it builds a storm.

Autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis often arise in people who describe themselves as “overly responsible,” “emotionally private,” or “never wanting to be a burden.” These patterns aren’t weaknesses—they’re survival strategies. But they come at a cost when healing is ignored too long.

This research is not about blame. It’s about understanding. If you’ve felt unheard, unseen, or emotionally exhausted—it matters. Your body listens even when no one else does.

Healing begins with truth, softness, and self-acceptance. Your feelings are not flaws. They’re messages calling you back to yourself.

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