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🩺 I’m a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner. 💙
🌞 My passion is to provide Healing through Wellness! 🌿
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08/11/2025

Is Your Brain Running on Empty? 🤯 Let's Clear That Fog!

Lately, do you feel like you're wading through mental quicksand? 🧠 Tons of brain fog? You're not alone! Often, it's a sign that your amazing brain is simply undernourished or overwhelmed. 😫

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 (it's rarely "just aging" or "just being busy"!):

📉 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: When your blood sugar crashes, your brain starves for its essential fuel. Hangry and foggy? That's the link!
🌿𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Key vitamins like B12, choline, and magnesium are necessary brain fuel. If you're low, your thinking slows down!
🚨 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: Stress actually hijacks your neurotransmitters, making memory and focus feel impossible.
🔥 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Often brewing in the gut or resulting from poor sleep, inflammation makes your brain feel puffy and sluggish.
🔋 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁: This is where your brain's energy generators literally run out of juice.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲! 🌿
Forget the stimulants and temporary bandaids! Here’s how you can naturally support your incredible brain function:

🍳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁! Start your day with a solid 25–30g of protein to stabilize blood sugar and fuel your focus.
🐟 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘀: Feed your brain's structure with high-quality Omega-3s (think wild salmon, walnuts, and flaxseed oil). 🧠
🍄 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀: Look into amazing herbs like Lion’s Mane or Bacopa—they're shown to give memory and cognition a beautiful boost!
💊 𝗕-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰: Supplement with key B vitamins (B12, B6, and folate) especially if you're plant-based, stressed, or dealing with chronic fatigue.
🥬 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Load up on dark leafy greens, nuts, and eggs to support choline and magnesium, which are critical brain helpers!

Ready to ditch the fog and think clearly again? Let’s get your brain the nourishment it deserves! ☀️

07/11/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹! All products are linked on my blog page under RESOURCES on my website. Link in bio. 🎉

🍊 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 with vitamins C, D, zinc, plant-based adaptogens, elderberry and more. Supports, boosts and defends your immune system. Enjoy hot or cold. $1.49/day.

🫐 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 with echinacea, elderberry, larch tree, and zinc. Supports healthy immune function. 6 tablets per day, can chew, swallow or use tablets as tea. $1.30/day As needed support, not intended for daily ongoing use.

🌿 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻® to support natural interferon production and immune balance. Inteferon stimulates immune cells and is vital to healthy immune function. 2 caplets daily. $1.44/day.

🐟 𝗢𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱® to help lower inflammation, full spectrum Omega3s that support heart, brain, eye and joint wellness. 2 soft gels with meals. $0.73/day.

🌛 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 because sleep is critical and when our bodies can repair. Mint tea, melatonin free, natural lemon balm, 5-HTP, polyphenols and antioxidants to support cellular health. $1.30/day.

💊 And of course, foundational support through 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿, 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽® 𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆™ so all the bases are covered. These are tools that make it so much easier to keep my immune system steady.

06/11/2025

🌿 Your yearly labs are trying to tell you something. But has anyone really helped you understand what they mean? 👀

𝗨𝗻𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹. A Functional Lab Review for just $97 — where I’ll review any labs you’ve had done in the past 6 months and interpret them through the functional medicine lens 🔬

We’ll talk realistic goals, easy wins for the holiday season, and how to indulge and maintain.🎄🥂

Check out the details on the blog, or email me to get started!
📧 julie.brown@mylifelibertywellness.com
🌐 www.thefunctionaldifference.org/post/unwrap-your-health-holiday-lab-tune-up-special

05/11/2025

L𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹! 💖💊 We need to clear up a common misconception: Birth Control does NOT actually balance your hormones. 🤯

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: The pill essentially presses the "pause" button on your beautiful, natural cycle and replaces it with a synthetic version. While it can be an absolute lifesaver for masking annoying symptoms like acne, painful periods, or irregular cycles... it isn't fixing the root cause of those issues. 🕵️♀️ That's why symptoms often come rushing right back—or even feel worse!—when you stop taking it. 😩

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘆?
"My doctor told me the pill would fix my period." 🤔
"It helped for a few months, but now I just feel worse." 📉
"I'm still dealing with mood swings, bloating, and fatigue even while on birth control..." 🙋♀️

Synthetic hormones simply can't replicate the complex rhythm and long-term benefits of your own natural cycle. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿! We need to address the true root causes like gut health, balanced blood sugar, proper liver detox, essential nutrient status, and chronic stress. 🌿

Ready to stop masking symptoms and start truly balancing your hormones? Let's get to the root! 🌱

05/11/2025

🌿 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Functional Lab Review for $97 (Save nearly $200!) 🌿

Your yearly labs are trying to tell you something… but has anyone really helped you understand what they mean? 👀

For this month only, I’m offering a 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟵𝟳 — where I’ll review any labs you’ve had done in the past 6 months and interpret them through the functional medicine lens 🔬

Here’s the truth 👉 Your labs might be “normal,” but that doesn’t mean they’re optimal. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 — finding patterns, imbalances, and opportunities to help you feel your best from the inside out.

We’ll talk realistic goals, easy wins for the holiday season, and how to indulge and maintain.🎄🥂

✨ 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀: if you love what you learn in your lab review (and you will 😉), you can apply the $97 toward a future wellness client package if you’re a Florida or Colorado resident — my licensed states.

Labs tell a bigger story — let’s finally listen to yours. 💙

04/11/2025

We aren't skipping dessert, but we are skipping regret! 🎉

Join Us on Monday, November 17th at 11am MST/1pm EST for a webinar to set yourself up for success during the Holiday Season.

RSVP online ➡️ www.thefunctionaldifference.com/indulgeandmaintain * link in bio *

If you're ready to enjoy the holidays without undoing all your hard work, this one's for you!

✅️ Indulge without the bulge - practical swaps that actually taste good!
✅️ Enjoy your favorite foods (yes, even cookies) without the sugar crash.
✅️ Keep your metabolism humming with the right balance of protein, fiber and fun.
✅️ Navigate parties and buffets like a pro - without feeling deprived or "on a diet"
✅️ Find your sweet spot — literally. Balance blood sugar without losing your joy.
✅️ Support your immune system and energy during the busiest season of the year!
✅️ Maintain your momentum so you start January feeling strong, not sluggish.

03/11/2025

Let's Talk Immunity! 💪 It's All About the Terrain! 🌳

In 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲, we flip the script! Instead of just playing defense and fighting every single germ 🦠, we focus on making you stronger and building up your inner terrain! Think of your body as a super resilient garden. 🌱

When we build a strong terrain, your body naturally becomes way more resilient to whatever bugs are flying around! How do we do it? 𝘉𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦:

🩸 Balance that blood sugar! Keep the energy steady.
🥝 Nourish the Gut! Load up on fiber, good probiotics, and lots of hydration. 💧
🧘♀️ Chill Out! Actively work to lower your stress levels.
😴 Sleep is King (or Queen)! Prioritize great rest. 👑
☀️ Foundational Nutrients! Make sure you're getting essentials like Vitamin D, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Omega-3s.

When these pieces are solid, your body’s defense system is ready for anything! 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲! www.thefunctionaldifference.org/post/it-s-not-flu-season-it-s-sugar-season

03/11/2025

Let’s be real for a second! 💖 You don’t “just get bloated sometimes.” 🤰 You're not “just tired from being busy.” 😴 And nope, your anxiety, breakouts, or brain fog aren't "just part of getting older." 🙅♀️

Your symptoms are actually your body's **whispers**. 🤫 And here’s the thing: the longer we ignore them, the louder they're going to get until they become screams! 📢

We don't see your symptoms as annoyances to be silenced or pushed aside. We see them as **brilliant signals**! 💡

✨ That annoying **bloat** after lunch? Could be your gut saying "Help!" (Maybe SIBO or low stomach acid).
✨ That frustrating **3 PM crash**? We bet it's a blood sugar rollercoaster. 📉
✨ That low **mood** before your period? Hormonal shifts that can absolutely be supported, not just suppressed. 💖

Your incredible body is trying so hard to get your attention! The sooner you listen, the less it has to yell. Ready to stop whispering and start healing? Let’s get to the root cause together! 🌿

Book your consultation today and let's find your answers! 👇

31/10/2025

🎃💀🍬 Wishing everyone a spooktacular, fun, and safe Halloween tonight! 👻 Whether you're dressing up as a scary monster, a silly meme, or just chilling watching scary moves, we hope you have a fang-tastic time! 🧛♀️ What's your costume this year? Drop a spooky emoji below! 👇

29/10/2025

So... You're killing it at the gym, eating clean, pushing hard... and somehow, the scale is creeping UP? 🤯 That is seriously frustrating!

Here’s the honest truth most fitness plans forget to tell us: High-intensity workouts (like intense HIIT) are powerful, but when we do them too often without great recovery, they can actually work against your hormones! 😬

Think of it this way: Excessive HIIT screams "DANGER!" to your body. This can crank up your cortisol (your stress hormone), throw off your blood sugar, and even slow down your thyroid. Over time, this sneaky stress leads to:
🔥 Stubborn inflammation belly fat that just won't budge
💤 Sleep disruption
😩 Major, crushing fatigue

This is especially true for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond, when those hormonal shifts make us extra sensitive to stress.

So, what should you do to work with your body? 💡
✨ Strength train 2–3x per week to build beautiful, functional muscle. 💪
🚶‍♀️ Daily walking to gently support metabolism without raising cortisol.
🧘‍♀️ Yoga, Pilates, or breathwork to soothe that nervous system.
😴 Prioritize sleep, balanced blood sugar, and protein intake!

If your current workouts are leaving you feeling puffy, tired, or just plain stuck, your hormones are waving a flag and asking for a change! Let's listen to them and find a plan that actually works with your body, not against it! 💖

27/10/2025

We tend to think the flu virus just shows up in the Fall. 🍂 But the reality is, viruses are around all year long. What changes is our body’s resilience. 💪

In the fall and winter we eat more sugar and processed foods, we get less vitamin D from sunlight, our sleep often suffers, and we’re indoors in close contact with others. 🌥️All of this lowers our defenses. 🛡️

When we overload on sugar, it spikes blood sugar, causes inflammation, and lowers immune defense. 🍬 Add stress and cortisol on top of that, and you’ve got a recipe for a sluggish immune response. 😴

And since about 70% of our immune system lives in the gut, sugar also feeds gut imbalances that make us even more vulnerable. 🦠 Bacteria loves sugar! So it’s not just about germs—it’s about our terrain. 😷

Keep your terrain healthy with balanced blood sugar, gut support, stress & sleep hygiene, and key nutrients. 🥦

26/10/2025

Need a quick and simple lunch idea? This Go-To Kale Salad is loaded with anti-inflammatory power! 🥬

Dark leafy greens like kale, packed with lutein, folate, and vitamin K, pair perfectly with red grapes, which provide a boost of anthocyanins. Together, they help soothe chronic inflammation and support overall health. 🌿

Pop on over to the website to grab the full recipe! 💚www.thefunctionaldifference.org/post/recipe-go-to-kale-salad

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