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The Wellness Marketing Traps You Don’t Always See

The Wellness Marketing Traps You Don’t Always See 👀

We recommend supplements to almost all of our clients because they can be a great tool as part of a more holistic approach to health and fat loss.

One supplement is not going to fix you if you aren’t sleeping well, managing your stress, eating well, and exercising.

The name says it all; supplements. They are not THE answer, they are part of the answer.

As consumers, we want things fast and we want it to be easy.

It might sound like this:

👉🏻 I don’t need to cut back on my drinking, I’ll just take this liver detox supplement and then I can go back to doing what I was doing
👉🏻I don’t have time to lift weights and I don’t like it, so l’ll just take this bone supplement. Then, I won’t have to exercise.
👉🏻 I don’t have the money for a GLP-1 so I’ll take this natural GLP-1 accelerator. That will help me lose weight faster.

It’s sooooo tempting to think whatever is in that little bottle is going to be THE answer.

And, when clients ask, “What is the best ________?,” the answer is usually, “It depends.”

We recommend strategic supplementation based on each client’s goals and needs.

Tell us one of your favorite supplements?

#health #rootcausehealing #supplements #healthcoach #criticalthinking

"Every moment counts—because time waits for no one

"Every moment counts—because time waits for no one."⁣
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Jim's story shows that it's the small, consistent actions that truly make a difference.⁣
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Reflect on what you can do today.⁣
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Tag someone who needs to hear this: every moment is a chance to choose health.Jim’s battle with cancer wasn't just about overcoming illness—it was about changing his mindset, taking control, and finding meaning in everyday actions. ⁣
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Whether it’s a simple walk or a kind gesture, these small acts define a life of resilience—even in adversity.⁣
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What will you do today to make a difference?⁣
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What small step will you take?⁣
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Remember: It's not about miracles—it's about choices.⁣
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#HealthInEveryMoment #MindsetMatters #LiveWithPurpose⁣
#SmallWinsBigChanges

Part II of Communicating with Your Healthcare Prov

Part II of Communicating with Your Healthcare Provider

Yesterday, I posted about asking for bloodwork from your healthcare provider.

Today, I am here to tell you that it’s also ok to do the following:

👉🏻 If your provider tells you there is only one option for treating something, ask them what other alternatives exist so you can make an informed decision.

A recent client of mine was told that taking Mounjaro was the ONLY option for treating her pre-diabetes. She left her appointment crying because she didn’t want to take a GLP-1 and she was afraid that she would develop diabetes if she didn’t take the doctor’s advice.

She’s getting a second opinion from another provider and I am helping her with her nutrition and lifestyle habits to improve her metabolic health.

Mounjaro wasn’t her only option.

👉🏻 You can change your provider any time you desire. Some providers don’t accept new patients. There are many who do. Go to Healthgrades.com to find a new provider. You can read reviews and compare providers just like you do for restaurants on Yelp.

👉🏻 Try a new provider to get a second opinion before you switch providers. Try them on for size and tell them you’re there for a second opinion.

My previous dentist wanted to replace a crown an I chose to get a second opinion. I changed my dental provider online with Delta Dental and the new provider said I didn’t need a crown yet!

Our relationship with our healthcare provider is like any other relationship. Except, they are the person you are entrusting to guide you, not tell you, how to be the healthiest you can be. They provide the knowledge and expertise and you get to decide what you choose to do for your health.

You are your own best advocate. Period.

#healthcoach #gobeyonddieting #health #empoweredpatient #patientprovidercommunication

One of the most frustrating phrases in healthcare

One of the most frustrating phrases in healthcare is

“We don’t usually order that lab test.”

👉🏻What if that lab test explains your symptoms?

👉🏻What if your insurance covers the test but your provider is gate keeping?

👉🏻What if you’re taking steps to improve your health and you want more information to help you make informed decisions?

When I became a health coach 8 years ago, I had to get new health insurance, which meant I had to get a new primary care provider.

On my first visit with her, I asked her to order a full thyroid panel for me because I wanted to monitor my labs from my previous year’s results to see if I made any improvements in my thyroid health.

She said, “no.”

I said, “why not?”

She said, “I’ll order TSH only.” And, she said it with attitude and no explanation.

I tried to convince her to place the order and told her I would pay out of pocket if I needed to.

She said, “no” again.

That was also the last time I saw that provider. That’s not a partner in my health. That was a disenchanted medial provider who wanted control over her patient for some reason. I deserved more and so do you.

There are many direct-to-consumer lab companies that you can use and you don’t need an order from a provider. You will need someone to help you interpret the results, but you can get any test you want in 2026!

Here are some companies to consider:

@ultalabtests @dha.laboratory @marekhealth @evexia_diagnostics @function @walkinlab

Please tag a provider who you consider a partner in your health journey, and not an adversary.

#health #labrequests #patientempowerment #healthylifestyle #healthcoach

Your body works just like your phone on low power

Your body works just like your phone on low power mode. 🔋⁣
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When your phone’s battery gets low, it doesn’t just keep running like normal. It dims the screen. It kills background apps. It cuts anything that isn’t essential to keep going.⁣
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Your metabolism does the exact same thing.⁣
When you slash your calories too low for too long, your body starts making trade-offs:⁣
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❌Recovery slows down. ⁣
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❌Energy tanks⁣
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❌Hormones shift. ⁣
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❌Sleep suffers. ⁣
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Your body isn’t broken- it’s adapting becoming super efficient on what you’re giving it.⁣
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And just like your phone won’t perform at its best in low power mode… neither will you.⁣
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More isn’t always better. ⁣
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But enough? Enough is everything.

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