It's Your Health

09/27/2025

Mitochondrial Disease.... It's been something I've brought up with family and friends multiple times. What is it?

It is a vast array of symptoms caused by the"brain" of the cell to malfunction. Mitochondrial diseases and severely impact the quality of life. Traditional medicine had no cure and no great treatment approach to such conditions.

Functional Medicine and other new medical modalities not yet approved by the FDA in the United States has additional tools in their toolbox to offer a way to decrease your symptoms. It doesn't treat your distress. It allows the body to work upstream to achieve a better state of homeostasis.

As an individual who has Mitochondrial depletion DNA syndrome 1 (MTDPS1), I can testify stepping outside of the traditional medicine box in 2012 kept me alive and functioning at my best. This condition has a max life expectancy of 42. I just saw my 42nd birthday a few weeks ago. However, it is frustrating that every time I end up ill or injured I end up in physical therapy because of decompensation. Luckily it is only a short time.

Doctors dismissed me. Nurses made fun of me. Thankfully God gave me a desire to read. He gave me a near genius IQ. I research not only for me and my family but also for my friends and those who come to me for guidance and care

I stepped outside of traditional medicine into aromatherapy, essential oils, herbs and supplements in 2012 to help my kids. I didn't anticipate it helping me too. I stepped into Nutrition, Functional, and Integrative Medicine to help grow as a nurse practitioner so I can better help my patients.

Today I teach, share my knowledge, help individuals advocate, and work around the complex medical system.

Why? I like puzzles, Mystery Diagnosis, and know it only takes one person listening to our story to find an alternative or additional option to supporting the body. Our stories matter and need to be shared.

Mitochondrial Depletion DNA Syndrome 1 is a rare, progressive disorder affecting the brain, muscles, and other organs due to a deficiency of mitochondrial DNA, leading to a reduced ability to produce energy for cells. This syndrome, which presents between the second and fifth decades of life, is characterized by symptoms like ptosis (drooping eyelids), ophthalmoplegia (difficulty moving the eyes), muscle wasting, peripheral neuropathy, and leukoencephalopathy (abnormalities in brain white matter) and more. You don't have to have the above symptoms to have the condition. These are LATE symptoms. Sometimes we are managing the symptoms on our own because the doctors are not doing anything except waiting for a test result.

Let me tell you from experience.....Don't ever stop your home remedies, supplements, or natural ways of managing your symptoms to see what happens. Things will not turn out well for you. I nearly died in my sleep from Ventricular tachycardia caused by a seizure.

Genetic testing through sequencing.com changed everything. Now I plan to return to college for yet another degree because I want to know I am doing everything I can to help my clients.

God is Good.

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Download scientific diagram | Clinical symptoms of mitochondrial diseases. Mitochondrial disorders can manifest with a variety of clinical symptoms. They vary from very mild ones to very severe, mostly neurological difficulties. from publication: Current Progress in the Therapeutic Options for Mitoc...

09/24/2025

Magnesium....

Most of us are deficient. It is an important supplement to add to your overall well-being plan of care.

Check out the latest research.

Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center have demonstrated in a precision-based clinical trial that a magnesium supplement increases gut bacteria in humans that have been shown to synthesize vitamin D and inhibit colorectal cancer carcinogenesis.

09/24/2025

Autism....

It is such a complicated diagnosis. One that affects way to many of our children. Having an option as a prescription opens the door for symptom relief for a lot of our children.

What if I told you this medication is simply a supplement turned into a drug? It's a manufactured product to help those suffering the most. It is a door opened and finally a solution that offers hope.

Functional, Integrative, Holistic and Natural Medicine also offers hope. Check out the names of the vitamins and minerals in the drug. Remember not everyone needs these supplements and sometimes adding the wrong thing can make things worse.

1 in 4 kids with autism have epilepsy. If your child hasn't had a full work up to rule out physical causes of their condition then they should. Better progress will be made when the physical Root Cause of a condition is managed.

As a health coach I'd love to help you help your children. My son should have a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, and Early Onset Parkinson's in Childhood BUT he doesn't because I keep digging. Autism is a label given to children who have specific symptoms. It helps open up doors for resources that are very much needed. It isn't the end of the story. It's the beginning of getting services and to a ROOT CAUSE of the regression of symptoms you are noticing.

My whole life is a God Story
God is Good

This is for educational purposes only.
Talk to your doctor and do your own research

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There is not enough scientific evidence to definitively say leucovorin can treat autism.

09/24/2025

God is Good.
Even when we are struggling

God is Good
Even when we have no control

God is Good because he is ALWAYS in control
Even when we have no control
God is in control

09/24/2025

Everyone obsesses over nutrition, and certainly it’s important, but we can’t forget what we feed our head and heart daily rewires our biochemistry just as much as food does.  
 
In my functional medicine telehealth practice, we prescribe telehealth patients to journal, practice gratitude, practice self-compassion, and extends compassion to others just as much as peptides, hormone replacement and supplements and food protocols. It regulates the nervous system, calms stress hormones, lowers inflammation, and even supports gut health-yep, the brain-gut connection is that powerful! 
 
My telehealth patients who stick with these daily rituals heal and optimize their health way faster. Try it: jot three things you’re grateful for tonight. Your body will thank you! 
 
          
 

09/24/2025

Your 70-year-old self is being shaped by what you do today. Every meal you eat, every hour of sleep you get, every step you take (or don’t take) is either building resilience or creating vulnerability in your future body.

In functional medicine, we see this pattern constantly:
- Insulin resistance developing in the 30s sets the stage for diabetes and heart disease later
- Chronic inflammation from poor diet and stress accelerates cognitive decline
- Sedentary lifestyles and muscle loss in midlife predict frailty and falls in our 80s

But it’s never too late to change course.

Whether you’re 25 or 65, your body has an incredible capacity for healing and regeneration when you give it the right tools.

Start with the fundamentals:
✓ Eat real, whole foods that reduce inflammation
✓ Move your body daily - strength training is non-negotiable
✓ Prioritize sleep and stress management
✓ Build meaningful relationships and community
✓ Address root causes, not just symptoms

Your future self is depending on the choices you make today. What will you choose?

09/24/2025

Tylenol and Pregnancy....

The Truth is, not much is safe to take during pregnancy. Everything should be limited to only if absolutely necessary. New research shows Tylenol is a poor choice. Natural alternatives are better. Stay hydrated, cool rags, warm tea, chicken noodle soup, lemon essential oil, ext....

AND .....

You still have to be careful even with natural based products.

Everything in life has risks
We have to choose which risks we are willing to take

Why are they making this change?

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is now known to cause dysfunction in the Mitochondria. Mitochondrial dysfunction causes malfunctioning in how the body works at a cellular level. It affects our bioenergetics.

This is Great news for progress forward even Trump can't pronounce the word. He should have practiced that before his speech.

😂

You don't have to believe me. Google Tylenol and Mitochondrial Disease and see what answers you receive from research on your own.

It's time to stop doing things the way we do them because that's the way it's ALWAYS been done. Be open to change. Learn something new. Do some research on your own before you decide what you will believe.

Functional, Integrative, and Holistic Medicine is changing the game. Thank you to all of those who practice Natural Medicine. Thank you for the years of research and dedication to your work despite having to fight the Giant. Thank you for sticking in there. Now, more than 30 years later your hard work and dedication is paying off.

We need ALL of God's Medicine.
We need to learn what to use and when to use it
We need traditional medicine but it shouldn't be our first line treatment.

Start natural, progress to over the counter, then prescription, surgery if you have no other options.

Then work backwards to get off of those pharmaceuticals, back to over the counter if you must, and back to natural therapy.

Sometimes we need medication because of our genetics, epigenetics, proteonomics, and messed up microbiome. If we fix everything, try to come off of the medication and it messes us up then we will probably have to have the medication for the long haul.

Trust God, not fear

Don't dismiss what God has provided us

God provides us All knowledge.
It is up to us to use that knowledge for good
We have to look outside of the box
The Truth is always in the middle.

09/19/2025

Your screen is hijacking your nervous system – but there’s a simple antidote.

When you stare at screens for hours, your ciliary muscles lock into constant near-focus mode, your blink rate decreases, and your tear film becomes unstable. This creates a cascade of muscle tension that travels from your eyes to your neck, shoulders, and beyond.

The 20-20-20 rule works because it forces your focusing muscles to relax and reset. Looking at distant objects shifts your eyes from accommodative stress to a more natural, relaxed state – the same position they’d be in if you were looking at a horizon.

Your visual system evolved to scan landscapes, not pixels. Every 20 minutes, give your eyes what they’re designed for: distance, movement, and a moment to breathe.

Your entire nervous system will benefit from the micro-break.

09/19/2025

Please stop in. Let the staff know I sent you.

Friday- Fun activities / Saturday- Health Fair
* FRIDAY - Experience Harmony & Health 11am-6pm
- Samples & Demos: Various Vendors will be here throughout the day to share their products.
- BOGO Therapies - Two for the price of one!! - Bring a guest to experience with you, same therapy, same time session for the price of one. Schedule ahead, for spaces may be limited depending on demand.
- Free Zyto Balance biofeedback scans – quick health assessment to help reveal areas of concern and supplements to consider.
- Free reusable shopping bag with purchase
- Afternoon Ice Cream social

* SATURDAY - Holistic Health Fair 11am-2pm
- Meet Local Natural Health & Wellness practitioners from Harrison County & surrounding areas, enabling you to learn what our area offers and how they can help you become the best version of yourself.


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09/19/2025

Driven by life experiences and passion for learning Tiffany Hayes, APRN combines traditional medical knowledge and training with knowledge gained through her studies with the Institute of Functional Medicine and other outside the box health therapies (Integrative Medicine, Natural Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, Herbal Therapy, Aromatherapy, and More)

She holds a Master's of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has a Post-Masters of Science in Nursing as a Nursing Educator. She is an ADHD - Certified Clinical Specialist. She completed Food as Medicine Certification. She completes multiple continuing education courses and programs throughout the year including coursework outside of traditional medicine.

At It's Your Health, you can expect a patient - centered approach where we take time to listen to your story and acknowledge your concerns. We work with you where you are, walk with you on a journey of healing. You are in control of your health. We believe "It's Time To Take Back Your Health" one step at a time.

Traditional Medicine says there is no cure for chronic disease. Functional Medicine has proven when we give the body what it needs and take away the things causing us harm you can help the body heal.

Functional Medicine has shown 85-90% of chronic disease CAN be reversed. The other can be better managed by adding the tools Functional Medicine provides. Functional Medicine digs down to the root cause of chronic disease focusing on how the body functions deep inside the cells. Functional Medicine acknowledges EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED TO EVERYTHING.

09/17/2025

Back Pain?
Try this

09/17/2025

Drop a YES below and I’ll send you my Top 10 Low-FODMAP Recipes for a Happier Gut 🥗

When I tell patients that 90% of their serotonin is made in their gut, not their brain, everything clicks.

That anxiety you feel after eating certain foods? That brain fog that won’t lift? That crushing fatigue despite getting enough sleep? It’s not in your head, it’s in your gut.

Your digestive system is the front line of your immune system, controlling everything from your mood and energy to your skin and hormones. When your gut is inflamed or dealing with issues like SIBO, it sends distress signals directly to your brain through the vagus nerve.

This is why I always tell my patients: Start with the gut. Everything else follows.

Healing your gut doesn’t mean eating bland, boring foods forever. My low-FODMAP recipes prove that gut-friendly eating can be delicious, if your digestion is off, your energy, mood, skin, sleep, and hormones won’t fix themselves. But when you nourish your gut with the right foods, everything begins to heal.

Drop a YES below and I’ll send you my complete collection of Top 10 Low-FODMAP Recipes for a Happier Gut 🧠