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Harvested Health, LaPorte, IN (2026)

01/05/2026

Every vitamin has a job.
Every deficiency has a consequence.
Every food choice moves the needle.👈

FOOD MATTERS!

A quick breakdown:

💪 Vitamin D
Bone strength and calcium absorption.
Low levels raise the risk of weak bones and fatigue.

Vitamin B12
Builds DNA and protects nerves.
Low B12 can mean anemia, tingling, and brain fog.

Vitamin A
Vision, immunity, and tissue growth.
Deficiency can lead to night blindness.

Vitamin K
Clots your blood when you’re injured.
Deficiency increases bleeding risk.

Vitamin C
Major antioxidant and collagen builder.
Low C = weak immunity and poor wound healing.

Vitamin B6, B7, B9, B1, B2, B3👇👇👇
These B-vitamins run your metabolism, fuel your brain, make neurotransmitters, support pregnancy, stabilize energy, and protect your nerves.
Each one solves a different problem in your biochemistry.

What this all means:👇
• Vitamins aren’t optional
• You feel them long before you see them
• Deficiency symptoms often look and feels like “stress” or “low energy”
• Small improvements in diet can fix problems people chase with supplements for years.

Supplements are great for short term help, but never meant to replace a better diet!

Nutrition is chemistry you can control.👈
Your cells are listening to what you feed them every day. Make it count!
Dr Jodi.

01/02/2026

Great healthy soups to incorporate with cold/flu season. Creamy cauliflower, Creamy Broccoli, Creamy Cabbage soups, these are beyond simple folks,

I do NOT use any dairy in my cream soups, I use

Yukon gold potatoes 1 1/2 cups chopped up (peeled),
4 cups water or broth,

(take in order, 1 head cauliflower, one head broccoli, 1 small head cabbage),
those are for each individual soups, now the common ingredients for ALL,

1 small onion diced,
1 -2 minced cloves of garlic, (saute these in 3 TB butter til tender) while the above is already cooking in the broth or water,

2 ribs of celery dices fine, toss this in the water with the potato and whichever veg soup you chose.,

salt/pepper to your taste.
add onion/garlic mixture, and continue to cook until veggies are completely soft.

Add 1/2 cup white wine (optional), and add in batches to a blender or food processor to make into a cream soup.

The nutritional elements in making these soups is super helpful as they are naturally high in sulfur which the body needs especially in cold/flu season, IF you have been told you have an allergic reaction to RX sulfa, it's NOT the same as what naturally occurs in foods. and these are high in Indole Carbinol 3. High in fiber .

The recipes above are simple and I make them frequently. they will look like cream soups and offer wonderful warming nutrition that won't over tax your digestive system to eat them.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all my peeps. 2026... may peace, happiness, and health be plentiful 🫶

12/30/2025

Food matters.....yes you can take supplements to fill in some gaps...but only adding those without changing the intended fuel......you will constantly find your self simply putting out physical fires...

I have found that most people have a hazy conception of diet...and everyone has a pitch, an angle, a new fad designed for quick weight loss...frustration abounds for so many which is why weight-loss is big business!

I find that I must explain these matters very carefully to my peeps because they are frustrated and worn out. I get so many responses and justifications " I've been taking these expensive supplements for years how is it you tell me I'm nutritionally imbalanced?

Well ...👉 I explain with supplements....taking the same thing for long time periods is a PROBLEM. (Minerals, vitamins, enzymes are all synergistic). sure when someone initially starts a new product they may start feeling great, sleeps better, energy improves etc. What ends up happening is when that imbalance has been satisfied you should STOP taking the supplement because otherwise you now cause an overage which simply creates an imbalance elsewhere.

I like to give analogies or to even show pictures let say of the inside of the liver; I describe the functions of that important organ & the other endocrine glands & I find that most people are fascinated by this knowledge. It makes the person more co operative, gives them a sense of participating in their own healing journey, largely because I stress the fact that THEY must fix themselves; I cannot do any more than help them adjust to a particular type of food & treatment.

I point out to that once their body is cured of its toxemia (detox), they will not have to remain on so rigid a diet that they may need while they are getting rid of the toxemia. The fix happens from within. Nature effects it; the physician is only a collaborator with nature, guiding his patient thru the sometimes mystifying steps necessary to the handling of his specific problem. I dont diagnose disease or prescribe medications, I treat nutritional deficiencies and let the body do it's thing!

" When a sick person enters their doctor's office for the first time, he does not realize that his very appearance offers clues to his illness, his patterns of behavior, what organic diseases are likely to affect him and how time will deal with him. (Food is your best medicine 1965) ".

What Dr Bieler MD said👆 then is just as powerful today, albeit it puts the Patient in the drivers seat. Half of my job entails encouraging them to DRIVE vs. Being a passenger! Yet so many are so willing to put the hope of their healing in a "pill"; and continue with the same lifestyle consisting of years of ingrained dietary habits and particular body abuse, (lack of water, lack of sleep, over stimulating an already tired body with caffeine... etc.)

ROLLER-COASTER HEALTH
If you'd like to embark on a much different approach this New Year....2026... for improving the quality of your health that puts YOU in the driver's seat and allows for YOUR body to become your unsung hero.

IS IT EASY....nope
WILL IT REQUIRE MONEY AND EFFORT...of course
WILL IT BE REWARDING ...how could it not be!

Give me a call and lets get you started... 219-713-4789

12/24/2025

Muscle loss with aging is not just a muscle problem.
It’s a nerve problem as well.

This study shows that what separates frailty from strength in older adults is not muscle mass alone, but the excitability of the motoneurons that drive muscle contraction.

A quick breakdown:
🔵 Motoneurons control strength .👇 Motoneurons determine how strongly and how long muscle fibers fire. Their intrinsic excitability sets the ceiling for force production.

🟣 Sarcopenia starts upstream - older adults with sarcopenia show reduced persistent inward currents, meaning weaker neural amplification of movement commands.

🟡 Athletic aging preserves the signal - Master athletes retain higher motoneuron excitability, stronger PICs, and higher motor unit discharge rates, even at advanced ages.

🟢 Training protects the nervous system Long-term resistance and high-intensity movement appear to preserve motoneuron function, not just muscle size.

🔴 Weakness reflects neural decline - Lower motoneuron excitability correlates directly with poorer physical performance, strength, and functional capacity.

What this means:
• Strength is a neural trait before it’s a muscular one👈
• Aging does not guarantee decline, inactivity does👈
• Exercise preserves nervous system function, not just muscle👈
• Sarcopenia is partly a problem of lost neural drive

Protect the signal, and the muscle can follow.

Citation:
Orssatto LBR, Scott D, Clark BC, Lim J, Daly RM.
Intrinsic motoneuron excitability differentiates sarcopenic, nonsarcopenic, and athletic ageing phenotypes.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2025
DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.70126

12/24/2025

❄️🥕 Think Winter Is a Produce Dead Zone? Think Again.

Cold weather brings some of the best flavors of the year. From cozy root veggies and hearty greens to bright citrus and crisp apples, winter is packed with fruits and vegetables that are fresh, vibrant, and at their peak. 🌱✨

This is your sign to lean into what’s in season, build warmer meals, and let winter produce shine in soups, roasts, salads, and more.

👉 Which winter fruit or veggie are you cooking with first?

12/24/2025

Many people I test...show elevated levels.

Ladies most lipstick shades especially the darker colors 👇👇👇

Cadmium is used in certain products as a color pigment, especially in yellow and orange shades, however, a recent study found measurable amounts of cadmium in all colors and brands of lipstick tested.

Several other studies found that some of the lipsticks contain cadmium in higher levels than recommended. One study in particular found that cadmium concentrations in almost all samples exceeded the FDA’s acceptable limit of 3mg/kg.

Cadmium is a HIGHLY toxic heavy metal that ACCUMULATES in the body, primarily affecting kidneys, bones, hormones, heart and lungs. Because it has a long half-life, chronic, even low-level exposure can lead to severe health problems over time.

🗂️Effects of Chronic Exposure to Cadmium:

📑Kidney Damage: The kidneys are the primary site of cadmium accumulation, where the metal can remain for DECADES. This causes damage to the kidney tubules, leading to the excretion of proteins and sugars into the urine (Fanconi’s syndrome). Over time, this causes a reduction of kidney filtration and can lead to chronic kidney disease.

📑Bone Disease: Cadmium disrupts the body’s metabolism of calcium, phosphorous and Vitamin D, which are essential for bone health. This can lead to: 1) osteoporosis (a condition characterized by reduced bone mass and density, which significantly increases the risk of fractures); 2) Osteomalacia (softening of the bones); 3) Itai-itai Disease (first discovered in Japan, this extremely painful disease is a severe form of bone and kidney damage caused by high cadmium exposure).

📑Lung Disease: Long-term cadmium exposure can cause irreversible lung damage caused, including emphysema and other obstructive airway diseases. The risk is elevated for smokers and workers in factories.

📑Cancer: Cadmium is classified as a KNOWN HUMAN CARCINOGEN and chronic exposure is strongly linked to an increased risk of lung, kidney, prostate and bladder cancers.

12/19/2025

NATURAL ENERGY: HOW IT HAPPENS👇👇👇

Your body isn’t just “tired," your cellular engines are underperforming.

Want more natural energy?

🔥 Move your body → activity stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis
🔥 Eat enough protein & micronutrients → they’re required to run these pathways
🔥 Get sunlight → supports mitochondrial signaling
🔥 Prioritize sleep → mitochondria repair while you rest
🔥 Control stress → chronic cortisol suppresses mitochondrial output
🔥 Breathe deeply → oxygen literally feeds the final step of energy production
🔥 Avoid ultra-processed foods → they disrupt the pathways shown in the graphic

When people say “boost your energy,” THIS is what they’re talking about, improving the most fundamental process your cells use to stay alive.

The more your mitochondria thrive, the better YOU feel: mentally, physically, emotionally.

Energy isn’t motivation.
It’s cellular metabolism.
And you can support it every single day.

👇👇👇

Sources (AMA/JAMA):
Scandalis L, et al. JAMA Cardiol. 2023;8:575–584.
Liu S, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5:e2144279.
Schapira AHV.

Dr. Jodi Barnett, ND
www.jodibarnett758.com

12/17/2025

We usually learn vitamins as a list, but biology doesn’t use lists. It uses systems.
If you look at this chart the right way, it isn’t a collection of nutrients. It is a map of the reactions that keep you alive.👇👇👇

1️⃣ Vitamins are the switches that turn metabolic pathways on
They activate enzymes for energy production, neurotransmitter synthesis, DNA repair and more.👇👇👇
💡 B12 and folate operate as a paired circuit for methylation and brain function.

2️⃣ Minerals are the structural pieces that let enzymes work
They stabilize reactions, transfer electrons and keep ATP chemistry moving.👇👇👇
💡 Magnesium supports hundreds of reactions, from ATP generation to muscle relaxation.

3️⃣ Antioxidants are the internal defense network👇👇👇
They absorb oxidative stress, regenerate one another and protect membranes and mitochondria.
💡 Vitamin C, vitamin E and CoQ10 form a regenerative loop, not three separate tools.👈

4️⃣ These nutrients are interconnected, not isolated
A gap in one slows multiple systems downstream.👇👇👇
💡 Selenium enables glutathione, B2 activates folate, copper balances iron handling.

5️⃣ Food organizes these nutrients into biologically meaningful combinations
Whole foods deliver co-factors that evolved to work together.👈👈👈(read this twice)
💡 Eggs supply choline, B12, selenium and lutein, a combination no single pill can replicate. Its not just about supplementing, FOOD matters too!

12/17/2025

THYROID and INFERTILITY/MISCARRIAGES:

My Lady peeps 👇👇👇HORMONES ARE A BIG DEAL!

Your thyroid contributes like your "3rd o***y".

What does that mean ?

Another question 👇

What happens when the thyroid is not getting sufficient iodine? Your ovaries will get weak n lazy. .

Adrenals and fat cells then take over the function of estrogen production, but the production of progesterone to balance that estrogen typically reduces.

Physical characteristics (a.k.a symptoms):

thinning hair,
weight gain,
low energy
Sleep pattern off
Skin texture changes
S*x drive diminishes
Vaginal dryness
Fertility issues

Pregnancy requires the production of progesterone (pro-gestation). Not only will infertility and miscarriages be common, but unbalanced estrogen overload becomes a THING! THERE are many endocrine disruptors, impostors, and inhibitors causing hormonal imbalances if you'd like to learn more......comment PLZ in the comments 👇👇👇video series COMING IN 2026 😁 ( monthly membership options will be available).....

Dr. Jodi (image credit whythyroid.com)

12/14/2025

Dr. Jodi's random food DYK
The low down on 👇👇👇

Cream of tartar is one of those mystery ingredients you might have seen in your grandma's pantry without knowing what it's used for. After all, its name doesn't give you a clue—not like baking powder or baking soda.

Yet just a touch of it makes a big difference in your baking and cooking. Here's what it is and how to use it in recipes.

What is cream of tartar?

First of all, it's not creamy. It's a dry, powdery, acidic byproduct of fermenting grapes into wine. Its sciency name is potassium bitartrate, aka potassium hydrogen tartrate or tartaric acid (hence the commercial name). But you can find it in the spice aisle labeled as plain ol' cream of tartar. It is a byproduct of the wine making process.

What is cream of tartar used for?

Adding a small amount of cream of tartar when you're beating egg whites—usually 1/8 teaspoon per egg white—speeds up the creation of foam and helps stabilize the structure of those miniscule air bubbles you're whipping up. In baking, this means mile-high meringue pies, melt-in-your-mouth meringue cookies, and angel food cakes that practically float off the plate.

Why is cream of tartar in snickerdoodle cookies?

It's what separates a tangy, chewy snickerdoodle from an ordinary cinnamon-coated sugar cookie. The acid in cream of tartar gives snickerdoodles their distinctive tangy flavor, and the chew happens because cream of tartar prevents sugar in the cookie dough from crystalizing into crunchiness. Science!

How else is cream of tartar used in recipes?

When combined with baking soda, it becomes a leavening agent (the stuff that makes baked goods puff up in the oven) by producing carbon dioxide gas. If you ever run out of baking powder, you can substitute 1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar for 1 teaspoon baking powder.

Add a pinch of cream of tartar to boiling vegetables to help them retain their bright, fresh color.

A pinch of cream of tartar also helps stabilize whipped cream to prevent it from deflating.

Make colorful, edible play dough!

What can I substitute for cream of tartar?

Use 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar to create the acidic effect of 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar in a recipe.

What is cream of tartar's shelf-life?

Cream of tartar keeps its freshness indefinitely, as long as you store it in a cool, dry spot. When in doubt, you can test it by looking at it and smelling it. It should look white and powdery, and it should smell mildly acidic.

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