05/01/2026
Biological Stillness over the ☮️🌎🙏 on Functional Food Friday for Firstborns.
Happy May 1st.
We are entering a month dedicated to Mental Health Awareness, but from a functional perspective, we must address the "Environmental Injury" and poisoning.
Many of us are "Petrified Athletes"—Type A, high-achieving firstborn fixers who have lived in a state of high tension since the womb.
We were raised to push, to perform and to be the "third parent."
This chronic stress creates a body that is stuck in a "Shark Tank"
response called the Cell Danger response and CIRS which is chronic inflammation response syndrome driven by chronic stress.
It's not burnout. You are not a machine, your human animal needs biological Stillness to feel safe to heal.
This is often why, despite "doing all the things," you may still struggle with a bloated, hard belly.
The Power of the Soft Belly
My journey into biological stillness began with a week-long silent retreat with Susan Child.
She taught me a phrase that changed my life: "Soft Belly."
For the gymnast, the runner or the dancer, "holding it in" is a survival mechanism.
But true healing begins when we fall in love with our inner child and allow that belly to soften.
Your stillness is your strength.
When we move out of the Shark Tank and into biological stillness, we allow our bodies to finally use natural binders to detox what no longer serves us.
Functional Tea Tips for the Professional Ritual
De-stressing is a biological necessity, not a luxury.
Here is how I use "Mother Nature’s Medicine Cabinet" to stay steady:
Hydrate for Flow: Start your day with two large glasses of filtered water.
It is the only "energy drink" you need to get your system moving after sleep.
The ACV Rule:
If you use Apple Cider Vinegar in your green tea, let the water cool first.
Boiling water kills the "mother" enzymes that your gut needs.
The Histamine Check:
If your system is in a histamine overload, even healthy green tea can be a trigger.
Listen to your body—if you feel shaky, skip the tea.
The Lunar Reset
Tonight is a Full Moon.
I’ll be setting out my filtered water to catch those lunar rays.
It’s a simple, zero-cost way to reset your intentions and energy for the month ahead.
Your worth is not in the push.
It is in the pause.🙏
True stewardship starts within.
When we refuse what isn't compostable, we stop the toxic flush into our bodies and our soil.
We are the living solution to the global recycling crisis.
Seal the leaks. Find your stillness.
Sending Loving Kindness from Canada’s capital, remember:
You are love
You are peace🙏
You are the medicine for your human animal.
As within, so without.🌕💧
DestresswithDee Sos 🙏☮️🌎💜