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I share about holistic motherhood and low-tox living, backed by science (and 16 years of figuring it out the hard way).

08/08/2026

Ever wonder why plant medicine, herbs, and nutrition got pushed to the fringe and labeled “alternative”? A lot of it traces back to one report and the richest man in modern history.

In 1910, a document called the Flexner Report came out, funded by the Rockefeller and Carnegie foundations. At the time, medical schools all over the country were teaching herbalism, nutrition, and naturopathy alongside everything else. The report branded most of that as unscientific and called for it to be shut down.

And it worked!! Over half of US medical schools closed within a couple decades. The ones that survived got huge grants, but only if they restructured around a drug-based, patentable model. Nutrition and plant-based teaching got dropped from the curriculum. Natural medicine wasn’t truly disproven but it was definitely defunded.

Rockefeller controlled around 90% of US oil refining. Petroleum isn’t just fuel, it’s the base ingredient for a huge range of pharmaceuticals. So a medical system built around synthetic, patentable drugs wasn’t only a health philosophy, it fed an industry he already owned.

Fast forward a century. Chronic disease is everywhere. Diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune stuff, all climbing. We’ve made real advances in emergency and acute care, no question there. But somewhere we lost the part of medicine that was about food, prevention, and the body’s own ability to heal.

Modern medicine isn’t the enemy but the story of how we got here isn’t neutral, it was shaped by money and by who stood to profit.

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08/08/2026

Our food system is broken, and it feels like nobody wants us to know how much healing our bodies can do on their own.

Because they can. Constantly. Your gut lining fully replaces itself about every 5 days. Your skin turns over in about a month. You’re basically getting a new body in pieces all the time, and what you feed it is the raw material it’s building with.

Most of your serotonin, somewhere around 90%, gets made in your gut, not your brain. So “trust your gut” is more literal than people think. What you eat is directly feeding your mood.

That good feeling after a workout isn’t only endorphins. A lot of it is endocannabinoids, the same system cannabis acts on. Your body makes its own version for free.

Morning sunlight in your eyes within an hour of waking sets your whole circadian rhythm, which controls sleep, hormones, even hunger cues. One of the most powerful free tools we have and almost nobody uses it.

Ultra-processed food isn’t just “less nutritious.” It’s engineered to override the fullness signals your body sends, which is why it’s so easy to overeat. That’s a design choice, not your lack of willpower.

And processed meat is officially classified as a group 1 carcinogen, the same category as to***co smoke. Not because one hot dog will hurt you, but because the link is that well established. Most people have no idea it’s ranked right up there.

None of this needs a prescription. It needs participation. Movement, real food, sun, rest, prayer, time outside. The tools have been in our hands the whole time.

So tell me, what’s one thing you’re adding or cutting right now to help your body do what it already knows how to do?

08/07/2026

Just because bloating is common doesn’t make it normal. Until 18 years ago, I was convinced it was normal to be bloated. My diet at the time consisted of mostly processed foods. I’d crunch on snacks all day and drink lots of alcohol when I went out a few times a week - drinking and partying meant I’d end up eating fast food while I was out. And my mornings started with a hearty plate of bacon (processed meat), eggs, and/or a big bowl of sugary cereal with milk.

On the outside I looked “fine” but on the inside I was experiencing painful bloating and constipation. Sound familiar?

At the time I was dabbling in modeling and the only way to not look bloated in a photo shoot was to not eat beforehand - it didn’t register to me that certain foods triggered my symptoms.

I now know processed foods contribute to bloating for MANY reasons:
👉🏼 They’re often high in sodium, making your body hold onto water.
👉🏼 The added sugars and artificial sweeteners in these foods can be tough to digest.
👉🏼 The additives and preservatives in processed foods can mess up your gut bacteria.
👉🏼 Processed foods usually lack fiber, which is key for smooth digestion.
👉🏼 Trans fats, which are common in processed foods, can slow down digestion.
👉🏼 Certain ingredients in processed foods, like lactose or gluten, can be hard for your body to break down.
👉🏼 Processed foods can leave you unsatisfied, leading to overeating and bloating.

When I started eating more whole plant foods, which are rich in fiber, and limiting processed foods, I watched my bloating disappear. I also stopped drinking water during meals - if you’re drinking while you eat, you could water down your stomach’s supply of hydrochloric acid, which you need to break down your food properly. So drinking with meals tends to slow everything down and could result in bloating and not-so-great digestion. I usually drink water at least half an hour before a meal and a couple of hours after. If you find yourself bloating often, try keeping a food diary to spot patterns.

Have you ever felt bloated from eating processed foods?

*education, not personalized advice.

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