Pursuing Wellness, LLC

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.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=905029405508638&set=a.718044110873836

02/10/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿’𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 🧠

👩‍🔬 Study Suggests Lithium Deficiency May Explain Alzheimer’s Disease, And Low-Dose Lithium Orotate Supplement May Be The Key To Treatment. Supplemental suggested dosages are usually between 5 to 10mg. 💊

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 in the environment and present in certain foods and water. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, lithium was valued for its various health and mood benefits.

The average human consumption of lithium from food sources and water has been estimated to be approximately 0.5 to 3 mg/day, according to research.

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐦:

🍅 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: Potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, and leafy greens.
🌻 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐬 & 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬: Walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pine nuts, and sunflower seeds.
🫘 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬: Lentils, chickpeas, soybeans, brown rice, oats, and wheat.
🍋 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬: Citrus fruits (lemons, limes, grapefruits), grapes, apples, and bananas.
🧂 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 & 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 Nutmeg, coriander, cumin, and sea vegetables like kelp.
🥚 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬: Eggs and some fish (like canned tuna) have been found to contain detectable levels.

Other significant epidemiological research 👩‍🔬 examined the effects of trace lithium in drinking water 💧 and how very low doses of lithium, over time 🕒, might help to prevent dementia. 🧠

‼This is not medical advice. Please see your doctor 👨‍⚕️ to see if lithium may be beneficial for you or someone you love! 💕

https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/new-hope-for-alzheimers-study-says-lithium-may-reverse-aging-brain/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExN2psZkV0WEozMkU2eUtPOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6lGpZQCNE6u5VVMAsl51de8vGJ8uFcOn-C_NLIH01YUCG-gwrpdXLqHNtrKA_aem_h9AHGJmBvkoc-rfVqk9YxA

02/09/2026

People may assume I take a lot of supplements, but I actually only take ❷ two supplements daily.

My all time 🌟favorite supplement🌟 is 🌿 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐥 🌿

🌿 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐥 🌿 has been life changing for me. I started using it to detox. Three years later, I still find it to be the best supplement for me. 🌿 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐥 🌿 has given my body so much healing and so many benefits!

𝙄 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 🌿 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐥 🌿 𝙛𝙤𝙧:
🧠 Brain fog
🧹Detoxing
🤧 Immune health
🤢 Digestion issues

Although I have healed so much from taking 🌿 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐥 🌿, I can still notice a difference if I go longer than three days without taking it.

🌿 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐥 🌿𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐲:
👉 Reducing inflammation
👉 Supporting the gut lining
👉 Balancing the microbiome
👉 Potentially aiding digestion and immunity
👉 Acting as a prebiotic to feed good gut bacteria

👩‍🔬𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡👩‍🔬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:
👉Rebalancing gut microbiota
👉Improving gut barrier integrity
👉Increasing Goblet cell numbers
👉Alleviating conditions like colitis
👉Reducing intestinal inflammation
👉Restoring intestinal mucus layers
👉Repairing tight junctions (such as ZO-1 and occludin)
👉Helping manage "leaky gut" by strengthening the intestinal barrier

🌿Chlorophyll is found in leafy greens 🥦, but supplements 💊 are popular, though whole foods provide essential fiber, and you should consult a doctor before starting supplements due to potential side effects‼

🌿𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐭🌿

✅ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: Feeds beneficial gut bacteria, promoting a healthy microbiome.

✅ 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Helps suppress intestinal inflammation, as seen in studies on colitis.

✅ 𝐆𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Can restore damaged intestinal lining and
mucus, improving gut integrity.

✅ 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Balances gut bacteria, potentially reducing harmful microbes and increasing good ones.

✅ 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭: Reduces oxidative stress in the digestive tract.

🕵️‍♀️ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: Much evidence comes from animal studies, though it shows promise for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

02/06/2026

✨ Temporarily not accepting new clients ✨

To ensure my existing clients receive the dedicated attention and high-level service they expect, I am not taking on new clients at this time.

I highly recommend Dr. Stephanie Phillips for your care. You can make an appointment with her at Front Porch Family Medicine LLC (706) 389-8459

02/04/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰. 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭.

The good news is, there are things we can do to prepare our bodies, like getting adequate Vitamin A, having proper nutrition to support the immune system, and maintaining hydration. Measles can be easier to manage through proactive prevention and, if infected, supportive care to reduce discomfort.

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞!
https://pursuing-wellness.square.site/s/stories/measles-concern