Health Detective Wendy

07/28/2026

Ever seen a meatloaf salad?
You have now.

07/24/2026

Wa la!!

07/20/2026

Breath in through nose,hold,exhale mouth,hold. Repeat

04/07/2026

It’s the little things ❤️

02/10/2026

🌟 Living with Sjögren's syndrome? Don't let it dampen your spirits! 💪
Here are 7 ways to find relief:
1️⃣ Manage fatigue
2️⃣ Combat dryness
3️⃣ Tackle pain
4️⃣ Address autonomic symptoms
5️⃣ Explore medication options
6️⃣ Embrace a multidisciplinary approach
7️⃣ Focus on quality of life
Remember, you're not alone in this journey. Work with your healthcare team to create a personalized plan that works for YOU! 🌈
It's what I do! 👩‍⚕️

01/17/2026

This is why I advocate for daily intake of quality, purified and 3rd party tested fish oil. It’s one big reason why it’s so important to get enough. Our hormones, immune system, our heart, joints, bones and muscles need it every day. Check out the link in comments for the brand I use and recommend.
And take a minute to look at the science in this article. See both links below.
~Wendy

01/09/2026

12/26/2025

I just learned that organic chicken may be soaked in water with chlorine, but air chilled is not: From Google AI "Yes, in the U.S., even many USDA-certified organic chickens are chilled in water that may contain antimicrobial rinses, often involving chlorine based-solutions or organic acids like peracetic acid, to reduce bacteria like Salmonella, a standard practice for most U.S. poultry, air-chilled or pasture raised options avoid this. The key to avoiding chlorine is looking for labels like 'air chilled', which cools birds individually without communal, water baths, or seeking out specific organic brands that use alternative chilling methods (like vinegar) and clearly state. They are chlorine free.

Wild pastures is a company that air chills their chicken.
~Wendy

12/19/2025

Ashwagandha & Cortisol — what you should know.

Cortisol is often called the stress hormone — and for good reason. Your adrenal glands release cortisol in response to stress, but also when blood sugar drops too low.

That’s important, because when stress becomes chronic, cortisol can stay elevated far longer than it should.

And chronically elevated cortisol =
• higher blood sugar
• increased fat storage (especially around the abdomen)
• disrupted sleep
• nervous system fatigue
• stalled healing and recovery
• fatty liver
• anxiety
• moodiness
• much more long term health issues

This is where ashwagandha comes into the conversation.

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb, meaning it helps the body adapt to stress rather than simply “stimulate” or “sedate” it.

What the research shows:
In a study of chronically stressed adults, those who supplemented with ashwagandha experienced significantly greater reductions in cortisol compared to the control group.

Those taking the highest dose saw an average cortisol reduction of ~30%.

That’s not subtle. That’s physiologically meaningful.

But context matters:
Lowering cortisol blindly isn’t the goal.
The goal is restoring balance.

Chronically high cortisol is often a sign of:
• unstable blood sugar
• poor sleep
• overtraining
• under-eating
• unresolved stress physiology

Ashwagandha can be a supportive tool, but it works best when the foundations are addressed too.

Balance the terrain.
Stabilize blood sugar.
Support the nervous system.
Then let the adaptogens do their job.
**posting with this specific photo because it lowers my cortisol level😉**
~Wendy

12/18/2025

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