Christy Matusiak DC

10/18/2026

Yes!!!! There’s. No “flu” season— just “sugar/low vitamin D/immune challenge” season!
Focus on whole food nutrition, sleep, water, exercise, and joy — and you should be able to ride it out with little to no sickness— and if you need help, lemme know! 🤍✨

Cold and flu season is fueled by more than just colder weather. And I believe one of the most overlooked (and normalized) contributors to poor immune health during this time of year is excess sugar consumption.

Think about it. From Halloween candy to Thanksgiving desserts and Christmas cookies, we spend months surrounded by sugar, alcohol, and processed foods.

And while it's easy to blame the weather, the time change, or kids returning to school for the rise in seasonal illness, we shouldn't overlook the role our diets play in immune health.

Consistently consuming excess added sugar contributes to inflammation, blood sugar imbalances, and poor metabolic health, all of which affect how well our immune systems function.

You can still enjoy your favorite holiday foods and traditions. The key is balance.

Here's what I recommend:

✅ Pair sweets with protein and fiber to support healthy blood sugar
✅ Prioritize nutrient-dense whole foods
✅ Choose homemade sweets with ingredients you know, rather than ultra-processed ones
✅ Get adequate sleep and move your body daily
✅ Enjoy treats in moderation

What's one habit you're prioritizing to protect your health this holiday season? Let me know below.

10/04/2026

I’ll just leave this here 🥰

10/01/2026

Today’s office memo: wear blue, bring good energy 🦋✨

Come see us at Elevate Health & Healing! DM or call to schedule your next visit. We’d love to see you 🩵

09/29/2026

Curious about muscle testing? Come learn what it is and try it for yourself! 🦋

We’ll walk through the basics, practice testing yourself and others, and leave time for questions. No experience needed.

📍 Elevate Health & Healing, Glenview
🗓 Thursday, October 1 | 6–7:30 PM
💙 $15 per person or $20 for two

Space is limited! Call or text 224-382-2440 to save your spot!

09/22/2026

Puberty was enough the first time 😅

Perimenopause can leave you wondering why your sleep, mood, and cycle suddenly feel different. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. You deserve to be heard and supported through it. 💜

09/06/2026

Same time, same place, every year 🍎

Some traditions are just too good to outgrow
♥️♥️♥️

08/10/2026

When your body is constantly in protection mode, healing can take a back seat. 🧠🔥

Chronic stress can keep your nervous system on high alert, affecting everything from sleep and digestion to energy, hormones, inflammation, and pain.

Sometimes the next step isn’t another supplement, diet, or wellness routine. 🌱

It’s helping your body shift out of survival mode and creating the conditions it needs to heal. 🤍

✨ Feel like you’re doing all the right things but still not feeling better? Let’s dig deeper. Send us a message to schedule.

08/07/2026

In between the arguing, complaining, and general family vacation chaos . . . there’s this 😍

Nature, adventure, and time with my boys.
Wouldn’t trade it 🌲💚

08/06/2026

Your body can’t fully focus on healing when it’s constantly focused on protecting you ✨

When your nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, it can impact everything from sleep and digestion to hormones, inflammation, energy, and pain.

Sometimes healing isn’t about doing more.
It’s about helping your body finally feel safe enough to shift out of survival mode. 🌿🤍

✨ If you feel like you’re doing all the “right” things but still don’t feel like yourself, it may be time to look at what your nervous system is carrying.

📩 Ready to dig deeper? Send us a message to schedule.

08/05/2026

Sometimes our bodies change before our mindset catches up.

This week I found out my ankle is basically bone-on-bone and an ankle replacement is likely in my future.

For a minute, it was easy to focus on everything I can't do.

Then I remembered to celebrate what I can.

Progress is progress. I'll celebrate every win. 💚

What is one win you are celebrating today? 👇