Balanced Living Functional Medicine, LLC

Balanced Living Functional Medicine, LLC Health information from a functional medicine doctor

03/13/2026

The Latin phrase that translates to “It is solved by walking” is something I live by.

I’ve noticed that when I don’t walk, I get bogged down by to-dos, worries, and just generally feel worse. The fresh air and movement is usually exactly what I need to get out of my head, and into my body.

I am more calm and centered after a walk and able to handle what comes my way.

And of course, this is supported by science. It’s known that walking boosts your endorphins, helps regulate your blood sugar, owers cortisol, boosts your energy, and supportsyour mental health.

Next time you’re struggling with a problem or just feel anxious and tired, can you set out on a walk?
women’s health, balanced hormones, root cause medicine, functional medicine

03/11/2026

Most people ask us one thing: "But what does a functional health coach DO?"

And their role isn't always easily described. They are truly an invaluable partner, and nobody explains this better than Dr. Sandy Scheinbaum — clinical psychologist, founder of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.

We had a lovely conversation that released today 🎧

Don't want to miss an episode? We send the Weekly Pause every Wednesday, which you can sign up for on the Podcast page. We summarize the episode and provide key takeaways, timestamps, and important bits you can use to carry you through the week.

https://www.balancedlivingfm.com/podcast

Enjoy!!

You check your phone 160 times a day.Not because you WANT to, but because these devices were designed to hold your atten...
03/09/2026

You check your phone 160 times a day.

Not because you WANT to, but because these devices were designed to hold your attention.

Every notification triggers your nervous system. Every scroll fragments your focus. And over time, your brain forgets how to be still.

Digital overload isn't just a productivity or focus problem; it's a health problem.

It's disrupting your sleep, fueling anxiety, driving inflammation, and disconnecting you from the present moment.

Here's the truth: you're not powerless.

A digital clean up isn't about perfection. It's about reclaiming space in your own life so you can actually feel it.
Start with one boundary:

📵 No phone in the bedroom
📵 No screens for 30 minutes after waking
📵 No phones at mealtimes

Because on the other side of the noise is something worth getting back to.

Yourself.

The idea of pulling away from technology was really gifted to me this past week when my computer shut down. Black screen. Non-responsive. It's fixed now but I have to say it was nice to be forced to pull away and do something not screen related for a while!

Read the full post for a gentle reset plan: https://www.balancedlivingfm.com/education/when-your-brain-never-rests-a-gentle-reset-for-digital-overload

03/05/2026

“I’ve tried everything.”

I hear this constantly. And most of the time, it’s true.

Except for one thing.

Not a new protocol. Not another test. A completely different way of understanding what’s been happening in their body all along.

Yesterday’s new episode. Don’t miss it. 🎙️

What's on my favorites list this month? Here's a little preview, but the specifics and descriptions will come out Friday...
03/04/2026

What's on my favorites list this month?

Here's a little preview, but the specifics and descriptions will come out Friday, as part of our Favorites Newsletter.

Want my favorites sent directly to your inbox? Sign up now! https://www.balancedlivingfm.com/favorites

03/03/2026

Health got complicated because simple doesn’t sell.

But most of what heals you? You already have it. It just asks you to slow down long enough to receive it.

New episode tomorrow — and this one might change how you think about everything you’ve been trying. 🎙️

Link in bio to sign up for the Midweek Pause - where we send you the most recent ep, plus timestamps, key takeaways + more! Enjoy.

health creation, cortisol, healthy living

03/02/2026

We live in a culture that teaches you to override yourself.

To shut down your signals. To betray your actual needs.

We teach you how to come home.

Ready to come home to yourself? I promise, it’s never too late 💕 Link in bio to learn more about what we do.
autoimmunity, hormones, cortisol, women over 40

02/27/2026

I don’t know who needs to hear this but: your body is stressed.

You’ve been taught that rest is earned.

That you have to DESERVE it by working hard enough first. Or perhaps you’ve convinced yourself you don’t need it at all. Or that you can’t have it, because you’re the only one who can do XYZ.

But your body doesn’t care about the to-do list.

It’s just trying to keep you safe. And when you never rest, your body thinks you’re in danger.

Constantly.

It doesn’t know the difference between dangers – imagined or real. So when you’re spinning out all day, ruminating, worrying, and rushing, your body is reacting like your life is at stake. And in a way, it is!

You cannot heal in this state.

How do you know if your body is in a survival state? It could look like any of these things...

✔️Constant bloating or digestive discomfort
✔️Reaching for your phone in line, at the red light, in the bathroom – anything to keep you distracted 🫣
✔️Discomfort with slowing down, doing “nothing” or daydreaming
✔️Energy crashes and mood swings throughout the day
✔️Tossing and turning in the middle of the night
✔️Snapping at loved ones even though you really don’t mean to
And much more...

So yes, I’m resting at 2pm on a workday. And no, I don’t need to justify it. 🤪

Link in bio to explore how you can work with us to SLOW TF DOWN 💕
autoimmunity, root cause healing, fatigue, energy crashes

02/26/2026

If there's no other reason you can think of to start being consistent with movement and exercise, do it for disease prevention!

In yesterday's episode, you’ll hear how to build a simple “fitness foundation,” the truth about exercise during and after cancer, and why minimums matter. From habit stacking to redefining high-intensity workouts, Carly offers practical, compassionate strategies that make movement feel doable, even on your hardest days.

Tune in! 🎧

https://www.balancedlivingfm.com/podcast

Your body adapts relatively quickly. It's a survival mechanism.But here's the problem: you can adapt to feeling terrible...
02/25/2026

Your body adapts relatively quickly. It's a survival mechanism.

But here's the problem: you can adapt to feeling terrible without even realizing it.

The daily aches and pains, the slowly dwindling joy, digestive issues after every meal, poor sleep, exhaustion...

They pile up so slowly that they're invisible to you. You've already adapted to your new "normal."

But normal doesn't mean healthy. And you look back on when you felt good and think, what happened!?

That's why we start every client with a Symptom Score, a simple but powerful tool measuring how you feel in15 different body systems! It shows you how you are actually feeling and how your body is doing.

Not what you've normalized to but how your body is actually doing!

Most people are surprised. Because once they see the full picture, they realize: "Wait. How I feel isn't normal. And I don't have to feel this way!"

That's where healing begins.

Find your score here. (ps. This data is for YOU. We don't ask for your name or email.)

https://www.balancedlivingfm.com/medical-symptom-questionnaire

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