WellnessPlus by Dr. Jess MD

WellnessPlus by Dr. Jess MD Put health in your own hands with our wellness guide, learn practical tips for root cause toxicities. Join WellnessPlus and take back control of your health.

WellnessPlus by Dr. Jess MD is an education-based health platform designed to help individuals take control of their well-being through proven protocols, expert guidance, and functional medicine insights. Created by Dr. Jessica Peatross, MD, a physician specializing in root-cause medicine, WellnessPlus provides step-by-step strategies for detoxification, immune support, gut health, and chronic ill

ness recovery. Through easy-to-follow courses, personalized wellness plans, and access to cutting-edge lab testing, members can identify and address underlying health imbalances—without the confusion of conflicting information. WellnessPlus removes the guesswork by offering clear, actionable steps to optimize health, regulate the nervous system, and remove toxic burdens blocking recovery. Whether navigating mold exposure, Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, or metabolic dysfunction, WellnessPlus empowers you with the tools, education, and support needed to restore balance and vitality—all from the convenience of home. It’s time to stop chasing symptoms and start uncovering the real causes of illness.

🦠 Most people carry this herpes virus for the rest of their lives. (Read Caption)But almost no one is monitoring it.Cyto...
07/11/2025

🦠 Most people carry this herpes virus for the rest of their lives. (Read Caption)

But almost no one is monitoring it.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) alters your immune response and activates an enzyme your body uses to shut down inflammation.

Instead, that enzyme helps the virus stay active.

New research shows CMV plays a role in heart disease, cancer, autoimmunity, and fatigue.

It damages tissue by disrupting cholesterol metabolism and maintaining high inflammation levels.

If you’ve been chasing symptoms that never fully resolve, CMV could be part of the problem.
levels of inflammation

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📌 Save this post if your symptoms feel viral, but your labs say everything looks normal.

Reactivated viruses, such as CMV or EBV, often flare up when the body faces greater stress.

Parasites, mold, and heavy metals can suppress the immune system, increasing the viral load.

Nervous system dysregulation keeps your body in a state of fight-or-flight, weakening your ability to control viral infections.

Chronic inflammation resulting from gut dysfunction creates the ideal environment for viral reactivation.

You can’t eliminate viral symptoms without addressing the root causes that sustain the infection.

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💦 Sweat is more than just moisture. (Read Caption)It’s a drainage pathway your body depends on to eliminate toxins that ...
07/11/2025

💦 Sweat is more than just moisture. (Read Caption)

It’s a drainage pathway your body depends on to eliminate toxins that the liver and kidneys can’t clear alone.

Now, researchers are using the same sweat to detect illnesses before symptoms appear.

Inflammation, mineral loss, infections, even early cancer signals, sweat carries all of it.

Wearables are now tracking these patterns in real-time.

One study found that sweat analysis detected early lung cancer more accurately than traditional scans.

If you don’t sweat well, detox slows down.

If your labs say “normal” but your symptoms scream otherwise, your sweat might hold the real answers.

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📌 Save this post if you struggle to sweat, even during exercise or heat.

Start with gentle daily movement, such as walking, to improve circulation and gently stimulate the sweat glands.

Use a dry brush before warm showers to activate lymph flow and prepare your skin for release.

Try warm Epsom salt baths to relax your nervous system, replenish magnesium, and support detoxification.

Apply castor oil packs over your liver or abdomen to help unblock stagnation and encourage elimination.

Rebuild mineral levels with trace elements and electrolytes, and support vagus nerve function through humming, gargling, or cold exposure to reset your body’s natural signals to sweat.

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🧠 They’re shocked this worked for Alzheimer’s. (Read Caption)Mainstream medicine finally admitted that lifestyle can rev...
07/09/2025

🧠 They’re shocked this worked for Alzheimer’s. (Read Caption)

Mainstream medicine finally admitted that lifestyle can reverse cognitive decline.

However, this isn't news if you’ve worked with a doctor who examines root causes.

Cognitive decline doesn’t come from age.

It comes from years of inflammation, blood sugar imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, and toxin exposure overwhelming the brain.

Support mitochondria, calm the nervous system, move your body, eat for your brain, and rebuild from the inside out.

Alzheimer’s is complex. But there is always something you can work on.

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📌 Save this post if doctors have told you there’s nothing you can do about memory loss.

Alzheimer’s symptoms can improve with specific lifestyle changes that support the brain.

Diet, movement, and nervous system regulation work together to restore function.

Cognitive decline often reflects inflammation, poor detox, and impaired brain drainage.

Root-cause providers have used this method successfully for over a decade.

Harvard calls it shocking, but integrative medicine has known it all along.

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🥄 You can pass heavy metals to your baby. (Read Caption)Toxins like lead, arsenic, and mercury pass through the placenta...
07/07/2025

🥄 You can pass heavy metals to your baby. (Read Caption)

Toxins like lead, arsenic, and mercury pass through the placenta during pregnancy. These metals disrupt mitochondrial function, affect brain development, and impair the body's ability to detoxify.

Most people carry heavy metals from food, water, air, and products, even with a clean lifestyle. That toxic load accumulates over time and is passed directly to the next generation.

Heavy metals block healing, lower energy, and damage the nervous system. Prenatal exposure increases the risk of oxidative stress and long-term health issues.

Start by eliminating daily sources such as aluminum-based deodorant, tap water, non-stick pans, and low-quality supplements. Add minerals to protect your cells.

Sweat, breathe, move, and support drainage every day.

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📌 Save this post if you’re worried about hidden heavy metals in your daily life. Here are 5 signs your body might be holding a toxic burden:

You feel tired or foggy, no matter how clean your diet is.

Your detox symptoms last too long or hit too hard.

Your child may be experiencing behavioral, learning, or skin issues.

You react poorly to supplements, especially minerals.

You have stubborn hormone or thyroid issues that won’t budge.

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🧓🏼 You don’t smell old. (Read Caption)That musty, greasy scent some people associate with aging? It has a name. It’s cal...
07/06/2025

🧓🏼 You don’t smell old. (Read Caption)

That musty, greasy scent some people associate with aging? It has a name. It’s called 2-nonenal, and it forms when fats on your skin oxidize. The problem is congestion.

As we age, our antioxidant defenses decline, and our drainage pathways become less efficient. That includes liver bile flow, lymphatic circulation, and even the glymphatic system in the brain. When those systems stall, waste appears on the skin - no amount of soap or deodorant can fix that.

If you’re noticing more pungent body odor, don’t just reach for a new product. Look at your internal terrain. Are you sweating regularly? Supporting your liver? Eating antioxidant-rich foods?

The skin eliminates waste, but when deeper systems become congested, it takes over the cleanup process.

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📌 Save this post if you care about what your skin is saying about your detox pathways

Body odor changes with age because your detox systems slow down.

2-nonenal forms when skin oils oxidize, and your body can’t clear it fast enough.

Regular sweat, hydration, and lymph support help move out what’s backing up.

Your skin tries to compensate when the liver and lymph are congested.

Addressing the root cause gives you a better long-term solution than deodorant ever will.

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🧾 That little slip of paper may be disrupting your hormones more than plastic ever could. (Read Caption)Most manufacture...
07/06/2025

🧾 That little slip of paper may be disrupting your hormones more than plastic ever could. (Read Caption)

Most manufacturers removed BPA from receipts and replaced it with BPS.

BPS mimics estrogen, disrupts thyroid and insulin signaling, and contributes to infertility, obesity, breast cancer, PCOS, and low testosterone.

Your skin absorbs it in seconds, and studies show levels spike in urine within hours.

Worse, hand sanitizer can increase the absorption rate through the skin.

California added BPS to its Prop 65 list in 2023 as a known reproductive toxin.

Yet these receipts are still handed out daily at checkout counters across the country.

If you’re dealing with hormonal issues and can’t figure out why, look at what you’re touching, not just what you’re eating.

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📌 Save this post if you want to protect your hormones from hidden daily exposures.

Say no to printed receipts and request digital copies instead.

Keep receipts out of your purse, wallet, or car to avoid skin contact.

Wash your hands after touching receipts and before eating.

Avoid using hand sanitizer near receipts, as it can increase the absorption of BPS.

Eat foods like broccoli sprouts, leafy greens, and garlic to support detox with sulforaphane, folate, and glutathione.

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🔊 That ringing in your ears may have nothing to do with loud music. (Read Caption)Chronic tinnitus is now strongly linke...
07/04/2025

🔊 That ringing in your ears may have nothing to do with loud music. (Read Caption)

Chronic tinnitus is now strongly linked to impaired glymphatic flow, the brain’s drainage and detox system.

When fluid and pressure build in the brain, it can affect hearing, focus, memory, and sleep.

Tinnitus is not always from ear damage; it often reflects deeper nervous system dysregulation.

You can support healthy drainage through maintaining good sleep quality, promoting lymphatic flow, staying hydrated, and utilizing targeted therapies.

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📌 Save this post if the ringing in your ears gets louder and no one can tell you why. Tag a friend who needs to know this.

Tinnitus is not just about your ears. Brain scans now show it connects to poor glymphatic flow, the brain’s drainage system.

When brain drainage slows down, pressure and inflammation build up, affecting how your body processes sound.

This hidden link helps explain why tinnitus often worsens in conjunction with poor sleep, high stress, and exposure to toxins.

Alcohol, back sleeping, and excessive screen time all restrict brain drainage and may worsen the ringing.

Treating the root means improving how the brain clears pressure, not just covering symptoms with sound machines.

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🧼 Antibacterial soaps promise protection, but they leave your skin exposed. (Read Caption)Most people don’t realize that...
07/03/2025

🧼 Antibacterial soaps promise protection, but they leave your skin exposed. (Read Caption)

Most people don’t realize that their skin is alive with bacteria that defend them.

When you wipe them out, you create space for the wrong microbes to take over.

Triclosan, a common ingredient in antibacterial soaps, doesn’t just affect the skin.

It enters your bloodstream, disrupts your gut, and confuses your immune system.

Antibacterial soaps kill both protective and harmful microbes.

Triclosan can enter your bloodstream and mess with your gut bacteria.

When overwashed, skin becomes drier, more reactive, and more prone to infection.

Your skin’s microbiome trains your immune system; allergies and inflammation rise without it.

Frequent washing strips oils, damaging your skin's barrier, and allowing more pathogens to enter.

Feeling “clean” shouldn’t come at the cost of your health.

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📌 Save this post for when they tell you to wash your hands a hundred times a day and never mention what it was doing to your skin, immune system, or microbiome.

Antibacterial soaps kill protective microbes that defend against harmful bacteria.

Overwashing can weaken your skin barrier, leading to dryness, irritation, and infection.

Triclosan, a common ingredient, enters your bloodstream and alters your gut microbiome.

Loss of microbial diversity impairs immune training, making your body more reactive.

What feels “clean” may expose you more to chronic skin issues and inflammation.

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🧠 You forgot why you walked into the room. (Read Caption)Your brain forgot how to take out the trash.Your brain clears w...
07/02/2025

🧠 You forgot why you walked into the room. (Read Caption)

Your brain forgot how to take out the trash.

Your brain clears waste through a nighttime drainage system called the glymphatic pathway.

Its function depends on deep sleep, hydration, movement, and a calm nervous system.

When it backs up, waste proteins, such as beta-amyloid, and inflammatory debris accumulate.

That buildup interferes with memory, mood, and mental clarity.

Brain fog, forgetfulness, and early cognitive decline start.

Real brain support means less clutter, not more stimulation.

Remove what clogs the system so your brain can function clearly.

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📌 Save this post if you’ve ever worried your memory problems might be early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Brain fog, forgetfulness, and slow thinking are often signs your brain can’t drain waste properly, especially as you age.

Supporting lymphatic flow and clearing inflammation can reduce the burden that contributes to cognitive decline.

Before assuming it’s too late, check if your brain needs help clearing what doesn’t belong.

Small shifts can restore clarity, improve memory, and support long-term brain health.

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🌱 Glyphosate is in your food, water, and body. (Read Caption)Originally designed to kill weeds, glyphosate disrupts far ...
07/01/2025

🌱 Glyphosate is in your food, water, and body. (Read Caption)

Originally designed to kill weeds, glyphosate disrupts far more than plants.

It lowers beneficial gut bacteria, weakens the gut lining, and interferes with producing critical amino acids and vitamins.

These changes impact how your body produces neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and melatonin, which help regulate your mood, sleep patterns, and hormone levels.

Animal studies link glyphosate exposure to liver damage, oxidative stress, poor s***m quality, and inflammation across multiple systems.

Glyphosate was found in 4 out of 5 urine samples tested by the CDC in humans.

Although you may not be spraying it yourself, it is still getting into your system.

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📌 Save this post to protect your gut, brain, and hormones from hidden glyphosate exposure.

Prioritize organic foods, especially oats, wheat, corn, soy, and sugar beets, the crops with the highest glyphosate residues.

Use a lab-verified water filter to reduce glyphosate and other agricultural chemicals.

Test your glyphosate levels with urine-based environmental toxin panels, such as the Vibrant Wellness test.

Use binders such as humic acid, fulvic acid, and activated charcoal, alongside soil-based probiotics.

Support detox and repair with nutrients that strengthen liver function and gut lining, including glutathione, methylated B vitamins, and L-glutamine.

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💊 Still no clear idea how they work. (Read Caption)Depression doesn’t begin with a chemical imbalance. It starts when yo...
06/30/2025

💊 Still no clear idea how they work. (Read Caption)

Depression doesn’t begin with a chemical imbalance. It starts when your body endures more than it can handle.

Chronic stress floods your system with cortisol.

Trauma rewires your nervous system for survival.

Mold, toxins, and gut dysfunction trigger inflammation that disrupts brain signaling.

Blood sugar crashes, nutrient depletion, and infections only exacerbate the problem.

Over time, your body adapts, but at a cost. You feel numb, tired, and disconnected, and your motivation disappears.

Medications may blunt the symptoms. But they rarely resolve what caused them.

Real healing begins when you address the upstream stressors affecting brain function.

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📌 Save this post if antidepressants didn’t work for you or if you want to understand the fundamental drivers behind depression:

Depression often starts in the gut, immune system, or mitochondria, not the brain.

Inflammation, mold, poor liver function, and trauma can all disrupt mood regulation.

SSRIs do not address the root causes; their effects can fade or lead to new symptoms.

Healing begins by restoring blood sugar, gut health, sleep, and detoxification pathways.

Most conventional treatments overlook these systems, so remember this when asking better questions and taking informed steps.

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🪱 Parasites don’t follow lab schedules or diagnostic protocols. (Read Caption)They infect silently, shift activity, and ...
06/29/2025

🪱 Parasites don’t follow lab schedules or diagnostic protocols. (Read Caption)

They infect silently, shift activity, and evade standard tests for years.

The CDC reports that millions of Americans carry parasites.

Most people contract one at some point and never realize it.

Doctors rarely screen unless international travel is involved, which allows chronic infections to go undetected.

Symptoms like fatigue, bloating, rashes, insomnia, and anxiety often receive a prescription instead of an explanation.

The root cause remains untreated while the body stays inflamed and depleted.

Parasites are one of the most overlooked contributors to chronic illness.

Testing isn’t always reliable. Regular cleansing provides a more effective path.

A complete protocol uses antiparasitic herbs, toxin binders, and drainage support for the liver, bowels, kidneys, and lymphatic system.

The gut, like everything else, needs routine cleaning.

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📌 Save this post for a parasite cleanse guide when you need it.

Antiparasitic herbs, such as clove, wormwood, black walnut, and pau d’arco, help break down parasites across different life stages.

Bitters and warming botanicals like Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and gentian root stimulate bile flow, support digestion, and help the liver process toxins.

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial plants, including garlic, oregano, thyme, and berberine-containing herbs, to address co-infections and fungal overgrowth.

Binders that help trap and carry waste out of the body during active cleansing, minimizing Herxheimer reactions.

Clean, bioavailable formulations using tinctures or liquids for efficient absorption and free of common allergens, fillers, or synthetic additives.

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