Juli Johnson at Back 2 Basics Holistic Health

09/04/2026

The last post in the "Observation" series is Body Shape.🧐
Yep. Body shape. (who knew that could tell a story?)📖
Our body shape changes over time due to many factors.
Age👵
stress🫨
nutrient absorption🧽
and
nutrient deficits➖
Body shape shows me several things:
1️⃣What drainage pathway(s) are congested and need opening.
2️⃣What that person's metabolic rate is (fast or slow)
3️⃣If that person is eating the correct foods for their metabolic rate
4️⃣If that person is or has been highly stressed over a period of time
5️⃣Mineral and enzyme needs (as a broad overview not the unique needs)
I take all of these observations into consideration along with actual non invasive testing when developing a healing plan for my clients. 💯
I'm curious...which body shapes have you had throughout your life so far?🤔

09/03/2026

Have you ever heard "The eyes are the windows to your soul"?👁️
Our eyes are windows to nearly everything happening within our body.🪟
Iridology is a method of detecting physical/emotional imbalances within the body by looking at patterns and colors in the eyes and in the sclera (the whites of the eyes).👀
Changes within the eyes doesn't just mean blurry vision, watery eyes or dry eyes.
The appearance of flecks, spots, lines, colors, spots etc. have different meanings and where they're located suggests areas of the body needing support.🧱
I'm personally creeped out by eyes but I did enjoy learning about iridology back in the day.😬
Extra:
Puffy eyelids can also be a sign of thyroid weakness. ☑
Bags under the eyes may indicate kidney and lymph congestion.☑
Dark circles under the eyes may indicate food allergies. ☑
Dents or puffiness at the inner corners of the eyes may indicate adrenal overwhelm. ☑
Looking at this chart, can you identify unusual signs in your eyes?🤔

Iridology is not a medical technique so it doesn't diagnose, treat or cure anything medical. Only your doctor can diagnose, treat and cure medical things because they know best! 🤡

09/02/2026

Have you ever wondered why we have fingernails (and toe nails)?🤔
They actually help us grasp things we pick up by providing a rigid backing for the fingertips. It's called counter-pressure. Toenails help us with balance. ⚖️
Nails are not living, breathing tissue but they do provide the protective barrier for the living breathing and highly sensitive tissue underneath.🛡️
Our fingernails also give us a tremendous amount of information about what's happening inside our body. 💯
The particular finger and which hand also provide clues. Remember the post about the Jin Shin Jyutsu? That can help you hone in on emotions that may need clearing.
The right side of the body is associated with "male" energy while the left side of the body is associated with "female" energy.👨👩‍🦰
Do any of your nails show signs of deficiency or excess?🧐

09/01/2026

How many of you know that your tongue holds a LOT of information about your health? Raise your hand! ✋
Your tongue can actually change shape and colors depending on what's happening internally. 👅
2 additional tongue observations to mention:
A deep line down the center of your tongue indicates Spleen deficiency. This can be associated with chronic ongoing viral activity like Epstein Barr/mono and with chronic worry.😬
Geographic tongue shows discolorations that look a bit like a map and is associated with deep fungal imbalances.
Any changes with the tongue gives us clues about deficiencies of needed nutrients OR excesses of unneeded toxins. ☑️
What do you see on your tongue?🧐

08/31/2026

This week I'd like to show you some ways you can assess what your body may be telling you without any fancy tools or invasive techniques. 🤓
All of these methods are based ancient Chinese practices.
The first in this series is face-mapping. Your face can give us SOOO much information about what's happening with your body(or not)!🙂
Anywhere you see a line, a blemish, a discoloration, puffiness, dent or anything other than smoothness gives a clue to what area of your body is looking for support. 👍
Check out this graphic and see if you can identify your areas that may need support.🤓
Two additional places to look that I'd like to point out:
The area across the bridge of the nose. If you see a line there, look to supporting protein digestion.👃
The earlobes. If you see a line/indentation on the earlobes (called Frank's sign) that may be an indication your cardiovascular system is looking for support. 👂
I've been seeing a LOT of folks with Frank's signs recently. This is a strong indication of inflammation and the need for targeted minerals.🔥✨
What do you see?🤔

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

Yes, shedding occurs with most vaccines. That's why we have "seasons" of illness.
The first 2 - 3 weeks after school starts typically sees teachers and students with upper respiratory problems. 🤧
Then we move into "flu" season after folks start taking the flu and pneumonia shots and then the high sugar holidays begin. 🎄🍡🍦🍰🍪🍩🍭
Did you know that the inserts for most vaccines caution to stay away from the aged, the very young, and the immune compromised for up to 3 weeks? 👶👵👨
Most folks never receive that bit of information....

The common shedders are:
Rotavirus/ causes nausea, diarrhea. 🤢💩
MMR /rashes, fever, coughing
Chickenpox /causes shingles
Influenza/ upper respiratory coughing, fever, running nose. 🤧

Building and protecting the immune system for those who choose not to vaccinate can include, vitamin C in age appropriate doses, elderberry, colloidal silver (start using now for best protection), and probiotics and getting your minerals balanced! 👍

Remember, ALL of these illnesses are non life threatening when acquired in childhood. ❤️

P.S.This is for information purposes only! This is not intended to be medical advice. Only your medical doctor can give you medical advice because they know best! 🤡

08/28/2026

I realize this past week I sound like I'm bashing the medical community ( I am a little bit because it's scary the direction it's going in)
BUT...
I want to assure you there is a time and place for standard medical care and if I'm ever in a serious accident, having a heart attack, need emergency surgery, have a dangerous infection or experience another medical emergency — please take me to the hospital! 🚑
Modern medicine can be remarkable at saving lives, treating emergencies, performing surgery, managing serious disease and providing medications when they are truly needed.🩺
My message is:
The health we build every single day is important and will often keep you out of the need for medical care (except for emergencies)💯
A doctor can prescribe medication for high blood pressure.
But they can't choose your food for you.🍽️
They can't drink your water.💧
They can't make you go to bed.🛌
They can't move your body.🤾
They can't manage your stress.🧘‍♀️
They can't improve your relationships.🫂
They can't make you get outside, breathe fresh air or spend time in the sunshine.🌞
And they can't make you consistently follow through on the things that support your health.🧱✨💩

Only YOU can do these things for yourself!🫵
Learn about your body🤓
Support your body with what it needs🥰
Pay attention to the signals when your body is looking for support and give the needed support.🧐
Seek out standard medical care when and if it's needed!
Ultimately your health is in your hands! 🤲

08/27/2026

What I UNLEARNED from nursing school:
❌ 1. Don't take supplements. They interact with your medication.
❌ 2. Nutrition can be helpful but it won't reverse disease.
❌ 3. If it isn't FDA approved, it isn't safe.
❌ 4. Genetics cause chronic disease, you can't change your risk.
❌ 5. If your labs are normal, you're fine.
❌ 6. Your patients know nothing about health.
❌ 7. Pooping once a week is fine.
❌ 8. Aging means suffering and more medication.
❌ 9. Your mindset has nothing to do with disease.
❌ 10. There are no other accurate methods of testing other than what the medical world offers.
There are SO many other things to UNLEARN from the medical world!
Can you think of any? 🤔

08/26/2026

Today is National Dog Day and it got me thinking about our precious animals and their health.🐕‍🦺🐈
I know so many pet owners who are struggling to manage their pets health.
We've DEFINITELY been in that boat with our 3 pups.💯
Of course, it gets me thinking....🤔
Why are our pets having so many bizarre health problems? Why the drastic rise in:
Skin issues☑️
Seizures✔️
Blood sugar imbalances☑️
Goopy eyes✔️
Infected ears☑️
Ye**ty smells✔️
Loose stool☑️
The pet owners I know are careful with the foods they feed so that doesn't seem to be a common denominator.
Could it be the mRNA rabies vaccines that are required?🤔
Could it be toxins falling to the ground and absorbed through paws?🤔
Could it be 5G/Wi fi?🤔
I'd like to know what you think? Does your pet have health troubles?

From left to right: Eddie (5 years old, 130 pounds, Landseer Newfoundland)
Odis (5 months old in this picture...he's 7 months old now. 95 pounds Bernese/Newfoundland mix)
Frankie aka Frank the Tank (10 years old 155 pounds Bernese/Newfoundland mix)