Dr. Melissa Betance

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Dr. Melissa Betance

✨Be well with Mell.
🌿Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.
| Metabolic Health, Clinical Homeopathy,
Functional Medicine and Sports Nutrition |

01/27/2026

Most sleep advice focuses on night.
But science shows morning matters more.

Bright light early resets your circadian rhythm and advances melatonin production. Result? You feel sleepy at the right time, not 2am.

10 minutes outside after waking. That's all it takes.
Your ancestors never needed sleep supplements. They had sunlight.

Swipe for the breakdown.

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01/25/2026

Most people know what to eat.

They know they need sleep.
They know stress is bad. But they don't understand how these 3 pillars reinforce or destroy each other. 👉

You've tried the clean diet. Maybe you worked on your sleep. You know you need to manage stress better.

But here's what nobody tells you: when you fix one pillar and ignore the other two, your body will plateau every single time.

Because poor nutrition makes you emotionally reactive. Chronic stress wrecks your digestion and sleep. Sleep deprivation tanks your blood sugar and mood.

They don't work in isolation. They feed into each other—creating either a cycle of breakdown or a foundation for healing.

Swipe to understand the 3 pillars of health and why addressing all three together is where sustainable healing actually begins.

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01/24/2026

Most people think metabolic health is
about eating better or trying harder.
But your body is already giving feedback
all day long. You just haven’t seen it.

A CGM turns invisible glucose patterns into clear signals. Spikes, crashes, and variability explain fatigue, cravings, stubborn weight, and mood shifts long before labs flag a problem.

These four charts reveal what your
metabolism is actually doing in real time.

Swipe to see the patterns
your blood work misses and
learn how to respond.

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01/22/2026

Swipe to see the 10 key supplements every serious athlete should understand.

The right supplements support energy production, muscle recovery, hormone balance, focus, and resilience under stress. When used intentionally, they help your body adapt, perform, and sustain high output without burnout.

Save this for later and tap the link in my bio for brand recommendations.

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01/20/2026

After 30, your body starts losing muscle every year—but strength training literally rewires how you age at a cellular level.

Swipe to see what happens when women prioritize strength.

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01/17/2026

Most people eat healthy fats every day, yet still struggle with low Omega‑3 levels in their cells. Chronic inflammation, poor omega‑3 to omega‑6 balance, and limited EPA/DHA intake often play a bigger role than you realize.

Swipe through to find out why it happens and exactly how to fix it.

01/14/2026

You might not like this one,
but you need to hear it.

So many “healthy” habits are quietly
draining your energy, stressing your hormones, and working against the body you’re trying to heal.

If your routine looks good on paper but doesn’t feel good in real life, this carousel will make things click.

Swipe through and see which habits are actually keeping you stuck — and what true health really feels like.

01/12/2026

We've been conditioned to normalize so much.
To push through heavy periods. To laugh off brain fog. To accept that our mood swings are just 'being dramatic.' To blame ourselves when the weight won't come off.

But what if I told you that almost everything you've been told is 'just stress' or 'just aging' could actually be your hormones trying to get your attention?

Swipe through if any of these sound familiar—you're not imagining it, and you're definitely not alone.

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01/10/2026

Your body gives early clues long before blood sugar changes. Most people don’t catch them, and insulin resistance keeps building quietly in
the background.

Swipe through to learn the three stages, the red flags most people miss, and the simple habits that actually help you reverse it.

If any of it feels familiar, it’s your sign to pay attention now, not later.

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01/07/2026

14 things every woman in midlife needs
to know. If you're dealing with fatigue, weight changes, bloating, mood swings, or just feel like your body isn't working the way it used to—start here. Small changes, big impact.

01/03/2026

These are 10 traditional American foods that actually healed us back then but are rarely cooked today. From Three Sisters to clabbered milk, each one nourished our metabolism, gut, hormones, and overall vitality.

Which of these would you bring back to your table? Comment below and share your favorites! Be well.

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Chicago, IL

Website

https://www.eudaimoniasacredhealth.com/

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