Empowered Health
Empowered Health means breaking free from the medical system’s traps and reclaiming your well-being. No more band-aid solutions—just real, practical ways to take charge of your health naturally, prevent disease, and live fully on your own terms.
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Lab Results that Screech Something is Not Kosher
This post currently contains Amazon links, but I am no longer an Amazon affiliate. Links are provided for convenience only. Know your labs before you’re in crisis—because once you’re in the system, it might be too late to ask questions. If I hadn’t seen these labs myself… I still wouldn’t know the truth! Not once—not once—in all the pages of medical records did I find a note suggesting the sudden drop in H&H might be related to trauma. No mention of an actual trauma that may have occurred. No exploration of internal bleeding. Just a diagnosis of anemia. But when blood values plummet out of nowhere, shouldn’t someone ask why?…
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Food, Pharma, and Lies: Stop Allowing Your Health Destruction Now
This post currently contains Amazon links, but I am no longer an Amazon affiliate. Links are provided for convenience only. You’ve worked hard your whole life. You’ve followed the rules, listened to your doctors, and trusted the healthcare system to have your best interests at heart. So why do so many people in their 50s, 60s, and beyond feel worse than ever? What if Big Pharma, processed foods, and the healthcare industry weren’t built to keep you healthy, but to keep you dependent and sick?” The Hidden Health Crisis: How Big Pharma & Big Food Keep Us Sick 🚨 America’s health is in trouble, and it’s not just bad luck…
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Ditch Seed Oils Now for Better Brain and Heart Health
This post currently contains Amazon links, but I am no longer an Amazon affiliate. Links are provided for convenience only. Yes, you read that right! Ditch the seed oils. Learn why! You’ve had your first sip of morning brew, and now you’re ready to flip on your laptop to see what the world is up to. But nothing happens. A black screen glares back at you. Suddenly, you notice the plug lying on the floor under the table. You forgot to plug it in. It has no charge. It’s depleted of energy. That’s precisely what happens when your mitochondria aren’t working properly. These tiny power plants inside your cells are…
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Brain Fog Begone: Simple Gut-Health Tips for a Sharper Mind
This post currently contains Amazon links, but I am no longer an Amazon affiliate. Links are provided for convenience only. Ever wonder why your brain feels foggy or mood shifts after a heavy meal? While it’s easy to unbutton your pants and move on, do you know what’s happening in your gut could make you feel that way and even affect your mood days later? The good news is you don’t have to put up with brain fog or mood swings. In this post, I’ll share simple, science-backed tips to nourish your gut and keep your mind sharp. And who doesn’t want that… Feed Your Gut for a Sharper Mind…
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The Surprising Ways Pets Boost Senior Wellness and Mindfulness
As we age, the pursuit of wellness and mindfulness becomes increasingly vital to living a fulfilling and balanced life. But did you know that one of the most unexpected allies in this venture could be a loyal furry friend? For many seniors, pet ownership is more than just companionship—it’s a pathway to improved physical health, enhanced emotional well-being, and a more mindful, purpose-driven life. In this post, we’ll explore the surprising and powerful ways that pets can help seniors stay active, present, and emotionally resilient. From boosting physical fitness to cultivating deeper connections with the present moment, pets offer a range of benefits that can transform senior years into some…
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Stay Razor Sharp and Supercharge Your Cognitive Health Now
This post currently contains Amazon links, but I am no longer an Amazon affiliate. Links are provided for convenience only. Is the flood of health advice overwhelming you—especially when it comes to brain-boosting foods for cognitive health? Every day, we’re bombarded with conflicting messages. One diet promises to boost brainpower, while another claims to do the opposite. But in the thick of all this noise, the truth remains that food is medicine for your brain—whole foods. Aging is like a rosebud in partial bloom. You don’t rush it. You let the petals unfold as they will, and what’s wrong with that anyway? You don’t have to lose your mind over…
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Is Depression the Invisible Monster in Your Mind?
“You say you’re ‘depressed’ – all I see is resilience. You are allowed to feel messed up and inside out. It doesn’t mean you’re defective – it just means you’re human.”—By David Mitchell What If Imagine A Different Reality You Are Not Broken As the above quote states, “You are allowed to feel messed up,” so permit yourself to ‘feel.’ There’s no such thing as feeling happy all the time. Feelings will ebb throughout the day. There’s a word for that, and it’s called normal. Understanding Your Feelings You have to figure out where these feelings are coming from. What is your diet like, and how do you feel after…
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How to Shatter the Silent Killer of Memory Loss
I’ll never forget the phone ringing that quiet morning. I picked up, with dread in my gut. Nobody calls me this early. “Hello?” “He’s dead,” came the response in a raspy whisper. “What, what did you say?” I could feel my throat tightening. “He’s dead,” she said. My stomach sank. My mind went blank, and a foggy haze took hold. I saw him four months ago while visiting out of state. He looked the same as when I last saw him—a handsome man with a twinkle in his eyes. He wore the same grin on his face that he always had, almost like he knew something you didn’t, but that…
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How to Triumph Over Depression, Anxiety, and Emotional Turmoil
This post currently contains Amazon links, but I am no longer an Amazon affiliate. Links are provided for convenience only. Even in the throes of my teenage years, energy seemed to elude me more often than not. I was 16, nodding off in the middle of a packed movie theater—not exactly what you’d call normal for someone my age. What was wrong? More on that later, but first, I want to introduce you to Uma Naidoo, MD, a board-certified nutritional psychiatrist and nutritional specialist at Harvard Medical School. The national bestseller, This Is Your Brain on Food,[1] is the surprising science of nutritional psychiatry we’re exploring. Did you know that…
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Is Craving Alone Time Weird? Let’s Unpack the Truth
Absolutely not! Far from being weird, craving alone time is a perfectly natural and healthy desire. Furthermore, alone time is not an option for me—it’s an essential lifeline. I need it often, daily. Why is that? Face it—we all encounter people who open their verbal floodgates from time to time, seemingly draining us of our body’s life support. Maybe you have a spouse or partner who overindulges in conversation at the most inopportune time, or you’re just pooped out from a long day at work or taking care of the kids, grandkids, or pets. Or you’re retired, and you and your partner are on a daily collision course in the…
