Healthy By Ernesta

10/04/2026

Reminder: having low ferritin doesn’t necessarily mean you’re low in iron.

It’s possible to have low ferritin while your serum iron levels are normal—these are two different issues that require different approaches.

Before jumping into taking more synthetic iron, it’s important to understand this:

If your serum iron and transferrin levels are normal but ferritin is low, the problem isn’t a lack of iron—it’s an issue with how your body stores it. That distinction changes how you should treat it.

This situation is often seen with gut-related problems. In early stages or with ongoing mild gut issues, the body may have trouble storing iron properly, even if you’re getting enough from your diet.

A true iron deficiency anemia typically includes:
• Low ferritin
• Low serum iron
• Low transferrin saturation
• Symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, and weakness

If your situation doesn’t match this full pattern, it’s worth investigating further instead of automatically taking synthetic iron supplements.

09/04/2026

Your health is your most valuable asset 🌱
And I’m here to help you take charge of it.

Health isn’t difficult when you know how to navigate it ✨

Living well doesn’t have to feel complicated—it’s about simple, sustainable habits that support your mind, body, and overall wellbeing. Small steps, done consistently, create real change 💚

In this session: reviewing what’s working, refining what’s not—no guesswork, just a clear strategy.

This is the part most people skip… and where true progress begins. Thank you for trusting me on your health journey! ♥️

31/03/2026

Most people stop at “normal.” 
 
They get their results back, see that everything falls within range, and move on. 
 
But here’s the truth — “normal” isn’t personal. 
It doesn’t account for your age, your history, your symptoms, or your patterns. 
 
And that’s where real understanding begins. 
 
When you learn what optimal looks like for your body, everything changes. 
You stop taking numbers at face value. 
You start asking better questions. 
 
You walk into appointments informed, confident, and able to advocate for yourself. 
 
Because your health shouldn’t be about fitting into a range — 
it should be about what actually works best for you.

21/03/2026

Do you feel heavy, sluggish, or achy in your body? Low on energy, emotionally drained, or holding onto stress you can’t quite shift? These are often signs that your lymphatic system and nervous system are asking for support. This one-day retreat is designed for everyday people who want to feel bet...

21/03/2026

Most people associate PCOS directly with the ovaries. 
 
However, for some women, the root cause isn’t ovarian—it’s the adrenal glands. 
 
These glands sit above your kidneys and are responsible for managing your stress response by producing hormones such as cortisol and DHEA-S. When this system becomes imbalanced, the adrenals may start producing excess androgens. This can lead to symptoms that resemble PCOS, even if ovarian test results appear normal. 
 
This presentation is often called adrenal PCOS. In this case, the adrenal glands—not the ovaries—are the main source of androgen excess, which can influence how symptoms manifest. 
 
You may notice symptoms such as:
👉🏼 irregular or absent periods
👉🏼 persistent acne, especially along the jawline
👉🏼 excess facial/body hair or thinning hair on the scalp
👉🏼 feelings of anxiety, irritability, or disrupted sleep
👉🏼 challenges with ovulation or fertility 
 
Because the adrenal glands are closely tied to the HPA axis (your body’s stress system), factors like chronic stress, nervous system imbalance, and metabolic issues can play a key role. Often, testosterone levels may appear normal while DHEA-S is elevated, which means adrenal involvement can sometimes be missed. 
 
That’s why it’s essential to assess the full hormonal and metabolic picture. 
 
PCOS isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition—it exists on a spectrum. Identifying the underlying cause allows for a more personalized and effective approach to care. 
 
If you’re experiencing these symptoms and want a more in-depth look at your hormones, send me a message and let’s dig deeper.  
 
 
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19/03/2026

HOW DOES THIS AFFECTS YOUR HORMONES? Well, the lymphatic system is essential to regulating healthy estrogen & progesterone levels.​​​​​​​​​ 
 
The lymphatic system is an intricate network of vessels and tissues that work together to transport lymph, a clear fluid that contains immune cells and other substances (including hormones), throughout your entire body. If your lymphatic system is not working properly, your ability to eliminate toxins, chemicals, and hormones pathways will struggle. 
 
Here are some of the ways the lymphatic system plays a role in hormone balance: 
 
✅ Involved in the transport and elimination of estrogen and progesterone - amongst other hormones. 
 
✅ The lymphatic system transports estrogen and progesterone to target cells throughout the body, regulating various physiological processes. 
 
✅ The lymphatic system supports the removal of excess estrogen and progesterone from the body, as well as “used hormones” that need to be eliminated. The lymphatic vessels and nodes in the pelvic area play a critical role in this removal! 
 
If your lymphatic system is sluggish, hormone imbalances are right around the corner, if not already present. Support your lymphatic system with dry-brushing, gentle massage, stay hydrated, engage in gentle exercise, and try rebounding (aka jumping on a trampoline). 
 
Comment below! Did you know about the lymphatic system? What strategies will you try to boost drainage? Are there any other strategies you’d like to share? 
 
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19/03/2026

CLEAR YOUR LYMPH 👇��👇��Your lymphatic system is your body’s waste removal highway. When it’s clogged, toxins, excess fluids, and cellular waste build up. This slows your metabolism, weakens immunity, and leaves you feeling heavy, sluggish, and foggy.��🧠 Stagnant lymph can cause brain fog, fatigue, and poor mental clarity, ��💧 Fluid retention, swelling, and bloating are classic signs of lymph stagnation��🛡️ Blocked lymph weakens your immune system, leaving you more prone to illness, re-current infections, frequent sore throat, chronic inflammation, skin issues, constipation��The All Natural Lymphatic Cleanse Tonic combines herbs like red root, cleavers, and burdock. These herbs help stimulate lymph flow, flush out toxins, reduce swelling, and support immunity so your body can feel lighter, clearer, and energized.

Dry brushing, rebounding, sauna and massages are great, if the lymph nodes are clean. However, more often than not the lymph nodes are overloaded so all the other therapies is like moving the dirty lymph from one node to another without passing by . Hence you see no results.

If you want to learn how to unclog the nodes and do a deep lymphatic cleanse in your own home, DM me for more information. ��You can’t feel light, energised, or fully healthy if your lymph is stuck

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07/03/2026

Here’s what often happens 👇
• Low stomach acid → iron isn’t properly absorbed�• Missing key cofactors (B6, B12, folate, copper, vitamin C, vitamin A) → the body can’t absorb or use iron efficiently�• Sluggish liver function → iron isn’t stored well as ferritin�• Chronic inflammation or estrogen dominance → the body blocks iron as a protective response

So what you’re left with is:�Constipation. Bloating. Acid reflux.
�Ferritin levels that barely increase.�Hair loss and ongoing fatigue that don’t improve.

At this point, simply taking more iron usually doesn’t help —�it can just place extra strain on a system that’s already struggling.

That’s why improving low ferritin isn’t about increasing the dose.�It’s about supporting digestion, nourishing the liver, and lowering inflammation so your body can actually use the iron you’re giving it.

Once absorption improves, iron finally begins to “stick.”�Energy starts to return. Hair shedding slows. Digestion feels lighter and calmer.

This is the root-cause approach I follow — combining health scoring, personalised nutrients, movement, and lifestyle strategies to support the body’s healing as a whole. ✨

If this resonates with you, like the video and follow for more tips on supporting your body naturally and addressing the root cause of fatigue, hair loss, and low ferritin.

05/03/2026

28/02/2026

Hemorrhoids aren’t random.

They’re a traffic jam below.

Swollen veins happen when blood can’t drain properly — and the backup usually starts upstream.
🔹 Constipation → straining → pressure
🔹 Stress → pelvic floor tension → trapped blood
🔹 Sluggish liver → internal congestion → swelling

Creams may calm the surface.

But lasting relief means clearing the congestion.

If your hemorrhoids flare with stress, sitting all day, alcohol, or hard stools… that’s not coincidence. That’s a pattern.
Your body is giving clues.

Ready to stop treating the symptom and start addressing the source?

DM me to break the cycle.

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26/02/2026

Blood never lies — but the real power is in knowing how to read it properly. 🩸
As a functional medicine practitioner, I don’t look at your blood work as a list of “normal” or “abnormal” numbers. I don’t focus on one value that’s slightly out of range and ignore the rest.
I look at patterns.�I look at how the markers relate to each other.�I look at the story your body is telling.
Your iron, B12, thyroid markers, inflammatory markers, blood sugar, liver enzymes — they don’t work in isolation. They work together. And when you connect the dots, you start to see why you’re tired, why your weight won’t shift, why your mood feels off, or why your hormones feel out of balance — even when you’ve been told “everything is normal.”
Optimal is not the same as “within range.”
Blood work is like a puzzle. One piece alone doesn’t show the full picture. But when you step back and analyse the whole pattern, clarity starts to emerge.
That’s when we move from guessing…�to understanding.�From managing symptoms…�to addressing root causes. ✨

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