Organic Living Makeover

11/04/2026

What’s the first thing you let slide when life gets busy? 🍂

Your meals?
Your bedtime?
That quiet moment you needed?

It can happen so gradually…one more errand, one more commitment, one more person who needs something. Before you realize it, your own needs keep getting pushed to tomorrow.

As the holiday season approaches, choose ONE thing to protect this week. Maybe it’s sitting down for lunch, keeping your bedtime, or asking someone to share a responsibility.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, low energy, or simply a full schedule, your needs deserve a place on the calendar, too.

What’s one thing you’d like to protect this week? Share below. 👇

11/02/2026

Does your calendar already feel full even though November has barely begun? 🍂

You can love the holidays and still feel anxious about finding the energy for everything.

If you’re already dealing with anxiety, low energy, or restless sleep, now is a good time to make room for your needs alongside the holiday plans.

This week’s blog, “Protecting Your Energy and Calm Before the Holiday Rush,” shares simple ways to prepare for busy days, protect a few supportive habits, and make commitments feel more manageable.

You deserve to enjoy the season, too.

Read the blog here: https://organiclivingmakeover.com/blog/f/protecting-your-energy-and-calm-before-the-holiday-rush

Dr. Kelly Brownfield, PhD, BCND
Organic Living Makeover™

The holiday season hasn’t fully arrived, but your calendar may already be filling up. If you live with anxiety, low energy, or restless sleep, the extra demands can feel overwhelming before the celebrations even begin.

10/31/2026

You’ve spent the week caring for everyone else. How are YOU doing?

Maybe you’re ready for personalized nutrition support or perhaps we worked together before, you felt better, and you’ve been meaning to reconnect.

You don’t have to figure out your next step alone.

My HTMA services combine hair mineral testing with a review of your history, an explanation of your results, and individualized nutrition recommendations…because useful support goes beyond receiving a report.

Already working on it? If it’s been six months or longer, let’s review what helped, what has changed, and whether follow-up testing makes sense.

New here? Anxiety support is a specialty of mine, but you’re also welcome if you’re seeking broader nutrition and wellness guidance.

Let’s make some room for your care, too.

📅 Schedule a consultation here:

https://l.bttr.to/IIXnv

or call 740-835-8017

Dr. Kelly Brownfield, PhD, BCND
Organic Living Makeover

10/29/2026

What do you wish you had more energy for?

Playing with your children or grandchildren? Caring for the pets who depend on you? Enjoying your evening instead of counting down until bedtime?

When you spend so much time caring for others, it’s easy to get used to pushing through, and put your own needs last.

At Organic Living Makeover, our conversation starts with you: how you feel, what your days look like, and what you want to feel capable of doing again. From there, we can explore personalized nutrition support and whether HTMA testing fits your needs.

If we’ve worked together before and it’s been a while, you’re welcome to reconnect, too.

Finish this sentence: “If I had more energy, I would ______.”

Someone has clearly mastered the art of resting. 😸💙

10/27/2026

“Your labs look normal.”

That can be reassuring and frustrating when you still don’t feel like yourself. 💙

Maybe you’re feeling anxious, worn down, foggy, or uncomfortable after meals. You want someone to take the time to look at the bigger picture.

This week’s blog explores where HTMA hair mineral testing fits into personalized nutrition and why your history, current supplements, and the guidance that follows the report matter.

Already worked with me? If it’s been six months or longer since your last HTMA, this is an invitation to reconnect. We can review what helped, what has changed, and whether it’s time for follow-up testing.

You don’t have to have anxiety to explore personalized wellness support at Organic Living Makeover.

📖 Read this week’s blog: Normal Blood Work But Still Feeling Unwell

https://organiclivingmakeover.com/blog

What do you wish someone would ask when you say you’re not feeling like yourself?

You push through the day, but your energy never quite catches up. At night, you may feel exhausted yet struggle to settle down. Bloating, brain fog, and feeling on edge have become familiar companions.

10/24/2026

💚 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

I captured this beautiful rainbow after a storm, and it reminded me that even after difficult seasons, there is always hope for brighter days. 🌈

One of the most encouraging things I’ve learned through studying brain health is that our brains are not necessarily stuck the way they are today. God designed our bodies with remarkable abilities to repair, adapt, and recover. This is called neuroplasticity. It’s the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new connections throughout our lives.

Even after years of unhealthy habits, including excessive alcohol use, research shows that certain aspects of brain structure and function can improve when we begin making healthier choices.

And it doesn’t have to start with something overwhelming.

🌿 Prioritize restorative sleep.
🌿 Nourish your brain with whole foods.
🌿 Move your body every day.
🌿 Spend time outdoors.
🌿 Find healthy ways to manage stress.
🌿 Surround yourself with encouraging people.

If alcohol has become a regular way of coping with stress, support is available to help you make changes safely.

Your past habits don’t have to determine your future brain health.

Every positive choice is an opportunity to support your brain, nervous system, and overall well-being.

💬 What’s one healthy habit that helps you feel calmer, clearer, or more at peace?

10/21/2026

🧠 What if you could actually SEE how alcohol affects the brain?

These brain SPECT images shared by Dr. Daniel Amen compare patterns of brain activity in a healthy brain and one associated with a history of alcohol use.

It’s been an honor to study Dr. Amen’s approach to brain health through Amen University and to participate in monthly group meetings with the Amen Clinics team, often joined by Dr. Amen himself.

One of the most valuable things I’ve learned is how different areas of the brain influence our thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

For example, the prefrontal cortex helps us make decisions, exercise good judgment, and control impulses.

When long-term alcohol use affects these brain circuits, the consequences can extend beyond memory and concentration. They can influence emotional regulation, anxiety, decision-making, and relationships. Chronic heavy alcohol use can cause brain changes that persist long after someone stops drinking.

The encouraging news is that the brain also has a remarkable capacity for recovery.

I share this information not to judge anyone, but because understanding our brains helps us make more informed choices.

💬 Did you realize alcohol-related changes in brain function can persist even when someone isn’t drinking?

Read more in this week’s blog:
https://organiclivingmakeover.com/blog

Dr. Kelly Brownfield, PhD, BCND
Organic Living Makeover

Brain SPECT images courtesy of Dr. Daniel Amen / Amen Clinics.

10/19/2026

🍷 Could that glass of w**e you drink to relax actually be contributing to anxiety and other symptoms?

For many women, a glass of w**e at the end of a stressful day seems like a harmless way to unwind, yet what if that temporary feeling of relaxation comes at a cost?

Research shows that alcohol can affect brain health, sleep, emotional regulation, memory, and decision-making. With repeated drinking, some of these changes can become long-lasting.

One of the most fascinating things I’ve learned through studying brain health is how alcohol can affect different regions of the brain, including those responsible for judgment, impulse control, and anxiety.

And yes, this includes w**e.

In this week’s Organic Living Makeover blog, I’m sharing research on alcohol’s effects on the brain, including Dr. Daniel Amen’s fascinating SPECT brain scans.

My goal isn’t to judge anyone’s choices, but to help you make informed decisions about your brain and nervous system health.

Your brain is worth protecting.

👇 Read the full article here:

https://organiclivingmakeover.com/blog/f/how-alcohol-affects-the-brain-and-anxiety

Dr. Kelly Brownfield, PhD, BCND
Organic Living Makeover 💙

What neuroscience and Dr. Daniel Amen's brain imaging reveal about alcohol, emotional health, and the importance of protecting your brain.

10/17/2026

Are You Still Guessing Which Supplements Your Body Needs?

Have you ever looked at all the supplements available and wondered which ones are actually right for YOU?

Maybe you’ve tried something because a friend recommended it, you read about its benefits, or you hoped it would help with your energy, hormones, sleep, or stress.

But here’s something important to remember…

Your body has its own unique nutritional needs.

What works beautifully for one person may not be what another person needs.
That’s why I’ve been passionate about personalized nutritional support for years!

Rather than guessing, I believe in looking at the bigger picture. Your symptoms, health history, nutritional intake, and appropriate testing should help guide more individualized choices. I’m especially excited about the possibilities of customized supplement formulas designed around individual nutritional needs!

You don’t necessarily need MORE supplements. You need to understand which ones are right for YOU.

If you’re tired of guessing and would like to explore a more personalized approach, I’d love to help.

💬 Comment PERSONALIZED or send me a private message, and we can talk about where to begin.

Because your wellness journey deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach. 💙

10/15/2026

Same Symptoms. Different Bodies. Different Needs.

Two women are struggling with fatigue, anxiety, stubborn weight gain, and thinning hair.

Both start taking the same supplements because they read that they’re supposed to help.

But here’s something interesting…

One woman may have an inadequate intake of certain minerals. The other may already be getting plenty of those same nutrients and need a completely different approach.

Same symptoms. Different nutritional needs! This is why I believe personalized supplementation is such an important part of the future of wellness.

Instead of asking, “What supplement is good for this symptom?” we can start asking a better question:

✨ “What do I, as an individual, actually need?”

Through personalized health assessments, nutritional history, and tools such as Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), we can explore individual patterns and develop a more targeted approach to nutritional support.

I’ve been using personalized approaches for years, and it’s one of the things I love most about helping people improve their wellness! …Because your body deserves more than guesswork.

Have you ever taken a supplement because someone recommended it, without really knowing whether you needed it?