Pursuing Wellness, LLC

05/14/2026

💛 Why Heavy Emotions Hit Us So Hard — The Science Behind It

When we say “life feels unfair” or that our heart feels heavy, it’s not just an expression — there’s real psychology behind it.

🌿 1. Our brains are wired for fairness
Humans have a built-in “fairness detector.” When something painful happens to good, loving people, it creates what psychologists call moral distress — a deep emotional ache triggered by witnessing something that shouldn’t happen.

🫶 2. Empathy makes us feel others’ pain as if it were our own
If you’re the kind of person who feels deeply, your brain’s empathy centers light up when someone you care about is hurting.
This can create physical sensations like heaviness, fatigue, or that tightness in the chest.

🧠 3. The mind tries to make sense of things that have no easy explanation. When life feels unfair, the brain enters “meaning-search mode.” But some events have no immediate answers — and that unresolved search weighs on your emotional system.

💔 4. Caring so much is actually a strength Feeling heavy-hearted doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means your compassion is strong, your loyalty is real, and your heart is wired for connection.

🌟 5. Emotional weight does lift — just not instantly
The same way the body needs time to heal, the heart needs time to process what doesn’t make sense.

Be gentle with yourself during that process.

05/08/2026

04/15/2026

I am offering an online Zoom class for $25. The class is to help families prepare for measles, chickenpox, mumps, and whooping cough.

DM me if you are interested. The class will probably be next Thursday, and it will be recorded if you can't attend live.

I am going to open up ten seats for the class.

04/01/2026

🚀 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Need accountability? I’m offering remote or in person coaching to help you start, stick to, and succeed in your weight loss journey.

Packages start at $75/month.

As a Weight Loss Tutor, I’m here to be your accountability partner and support system- helping you take control of your wellness journey.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 :
👉 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬: I create tailored nutrition and exercise plans based on your individual needs, health history, and goals.

👉 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Regular check-ins and ongoing guidance keep your on track with your goals.

👉 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 & 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: I help clients break bad habits, reduce emotional eating, and build resilience.

👉 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: I teach clients how to make healthier lifestyle choices, such as improving sleep, reducing stress, and adopting a positive mindset.

👉 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: I address multiple facets of well-being, including mental, emotional, and social health.

Let’s work together to create sustainable habits, feel better in your body and gain back your confidence- one day and one step at a time!! 💪🙌

DM me to join or to learn more!

03/25/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

Learn what to expect, how to manage symptoms, and when to seek medical help if your child gets the measles, mumps, chicken pox, or whooping cough.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:
Tue, Mar 31
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭:
$25

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Online event

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞

https://pursuing-wellness.square.site/product/webinar-childhood-illnesses/P7EYLP6F7QRHTU3KNPCHGEW4?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

03/20/2026

Coming soon!

I am preparing a webinar on how to be prepared for childhood illnesses.

03/08/2026

Dr. Phillips and Amy on Losing Weight the RIGHT way!

Stephanie Phillips, DO owner of Front Porch Family Medicine and Amy Jankowski Naturopath and owner of Pursuing Wellness discuss healthy weight loss with peptides and focusing on correct nutrition for losing weight the healthy way.

Stephanie Phillips, DO owner of Front Porch Family Medicine and Amy Jankowski Naturopath and owner of Pursuing Wellness discuss healthy weight loss with pept...

03/01/2026

A prospective single-cohort study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2023) investigated the efficacy of oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in women with endometriosis. The study included 120 patients aged 18–45 years who received NAC 600 mg three times daily for three consecutive days per week over a three-month period. Results showed significant improvements in endometriosis-related pain symptoms, including dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain, as measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores. The use of NSAIDs significantly decreased, and there was a meaningful reduction in the average size of ovarian endometriomas as well as serum Ca125 levels, suggesting reduced inflammatory activity.

Additionally, among the 52 women who expressed a desire for pregnancy, 39 achieved spontaneous conception within six months of initiating NAC therapy, and 6 conceived through assisted reproductive techniques. These findings indicate that NAC’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties may contribute to improved fertility outcomes, possibly by enhancing oocyte quality and reducing oxidative stress. Overall, the study suggests that NAC may serve as a safe and effective non-hormonal therapeutic option for managing pain, reducing lesion size, lowering Ca125 levels, and supporting fertility in women with endometriosis.

PMCID: PMC10048621 PMID: 36981595

02/23/2026

A randomized controlled trial 👨‍🔬 published by the National Institutes of Health confirms that 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 ☕ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 🍯𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 💊in treating persistent post-infectious cough (PPC). The mixture works synergistically to soothe irritated throat mucosa and reduce cough severity significantly better than steroids or a placebo, making it a safe, natural alternative.

🕵️ 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: In a study, participants with persistent coughs lasting over 3 weeks were divided into groups. The coffee ☕ and honey 🍯 group saw their cough scores drop from 2.9 to 0.2, while the steroid group (prednisolone) only saw a reduction from 3.0 to 2.4. 😷

🕵️ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: The combination works due to the synergistic effects of honey 🍯 and coffee☕ . Honey repairs the damaged, irritated mucosa of the throat (mucosal desquamation) while potentially acting as an antiviral agent.

🕵️ 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: The mixture proved to be a superior, safe, and efficient treatment for post-infectious cough outperforming those treated with prednisolone.

‼️ 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: This is generally recommended for adults with a lingering cough after an infection. For children under 1 year old 👶, honey should never be given due to the risk of botulism.

The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6442828/

02/19/2026

I use homeopathy for my family, my clients, or myself daily. I have seen great success for things such as: temper tantrums in children, depression, concussions, migraines, PMS, insomnia, hot flashes, food poisoning, and even copperhead snake bites.

Among 108 infants in India, those receiving homeopathic care experienced significantly fewer sick days, fewer illness episodes—particularly respiratory infections—required fewer antibiotics, and incurred lower treatment costs than those in conventional care. Children in the homeopathic group were also taller, though not heavier, over the study period.

Overall, the findings suggest that homeopathy, integrated with conventional medicine for safety, may be a safe, effective, and cost-efficient primary care approach in the first two years of life.

Read the study here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39425766/

02/19/2026

Did you know it is highly recommended that you do not drink 🫗 or cook 👩‍🍳with 🌡️ hot water 💧 directly from the tap? 🚰

🌡️Hot water 💧 dissolves contaminants, such as lead from pipes and plumbing solder, much faster than cold water, posing significant health risks. It can also contain higher levels of bacteria and sediment from the water heater.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐩 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 💧:

👉 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Hot water leaches contaminants, particularly lead, from pipes and faucets, which can cause severe health issues.

👉 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:: Water heaters and hot water tanks can become breeding grounds for bacteria, and accumulate sediment over time.

👉𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝: Boiling does not remove heavy metals, chemical, or mineral contaminants.

👉 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Always use cold water from the tap and heat it up using a kettle 🫖 or stove for drinking or cooking.

Hot water 💧 should only be used for washing or cleaning 🪣🧼🫧, not for consumption. 🫗