Tree of Life Health & Wellness Center

08/07/2026

Glucose and HbA1c only rise once your pancreas can’t keep up anymore.

Long before that, insulin is already rising — your body’s way of compensating.

That means someone can have a “perfect” HbA1c and still be insulin resistant.

High insulin doesn’t just raise blood sugar — it tells your body to store fat, not burn it.

This is why some people can’t lose weight even when they’re ‘doing everything right’.

Two markers that catch it earlier:
→ Fasting insulin
→ HOMA-IR (fasting glucose × fasting insulin ÷ 405)

If you’ve never had these checked, your annual bloodwork might be missing the earliest signal of metabolic dysfunction — years before glucose or HbA1c ever moves.

Don’t wait for your medical provider to offer it — ask for it.

Texas or Florida and don’t want to wait? DM ‘CONSULT’ to get scheduled today.

05/06/2026

You don’t need extreme workouts to protect your health long-term—but you do need the right ones.

Running is incredible for your heart, mental health, and endurance.

But when it comes to bone health, it’s only part of the picture.

Women reach peak bone mass by their late 20s, and levels can start declining in their 30s.

That means your workouts today directly impact your risk of injury, fractures, and Osteoporosis later in life.

The most protective combo?🏃‍♀️ Running (impact) + 🏋️‍♀️ strength training (resistance)

Build your “bone bank” now so your body stays strong, capable, and resilient for decades to come.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any wellness practices.

04/30/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟔 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝… 𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬😉

Not everything effective comes in a bottle.
Some of it grows 🌿.

There’s a reason these plants have been used for generations.

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplements or wellness practices.

04/30/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟔 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝… 𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬😉

Not everything effective comes in a bottle.
Some of it grows 🌿.

There’s a reason these plants have been used for generations.

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplements or wellness practices.



Jessica Jenkins

03/24/2026

Vitamin D Has a Partner — And Most People Don’t Know About It.

Millions of people are told to take Vitamin D — and for good reason. Most of us are either deficient or running at suboptimal levels.

As a prescribing clinician, what I wish more patients knew is… vitamin D needs a partner!

That partner is Vitamin K2. Vitamin D alone may not be doing the full job it’s meant to do.

Here’s the science:
Vitamin D’s role is to increase calcium absorption.
But calcium needs a traffic director 🚦~ and research suggests that’s where K2 comes in.

Without enough K2:
❌ calcium may not be properly directed to your bones.
❌research suggests it CAN deposit in arteries and soft tissue

With K2:
✅osteocalcin protein pulls calcium INTO your bones
✅MGP proteins actively work to keep calcium OUT of your arteries
✅your vitamin D has the support it needs to work properly

🛑Check your Vitamin D supplement… do you see K2 (specifically MK-7)?

📲 call your medical provider to discuss if it is safe for you to add to your regimen.

⚠️ 🛑. Important: Don’t add K2 without talking to your doctor first ⚠️🛑.

Vitamin K2 is not appropriate for everyone and maybe contraindicated with certain conditions or medications ~ talk with your provider before starting!

This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or treatment guidance.

12/20/2025

We have been soooooo busy….flu is skyrocketing.

Stay on top of your prevention now… take your vitamins, wash your hands, sanitize, get your flu shot, and stay away from sick people.

New York City is seeing some of the highest levels in the country.