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10/01/2025

Welcome, October!

It's a beautiful month for a reset and fresh beginning.

We can let go of the things that no longer serve us, as the trees let go of their leaves.

And we can regroup and reset our intentions for a healthy end of 2025.

There are 3 months left, and we all know the last 2 months go very quickly. So I find that October is a great month to slow down, take stock, set intentions, and realign with where I want to go and how I will take care of myself once the holiday season does start.

How do you feel about October?

in health,
Dr. Emily

09/30/2025

We have a bold challenge this month. The yearly challenge called Sober October has become more popular every year. The goal is to reflect on our relationship with alcohol and think, “why am I actually drinking?” Is it to deal with stress, out of boredom, habit, or social pressure? Taking a break or pause from drinking for this month can help you understand that relationship a bit more deeply.

We know there are many negative health outcomes to drinking. The main one I can see directly in my life is poor sleep quality. I know without a doubt that if I have a drink (even just one) then my sleep will suffer that night and I will feel off the whole next day. And along with that, drinking alcohol regularly increases our risk of liver disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, and many cancers.

So why not try a break? See how you feel, and re-evaluate your relationship with alcohol.

The goal here is a month with no alcohol, but if you even choose to cut down by 50%, that would be great!

My goal is always intentional drinking - choosing to have a drink because it’s a special occasion or I’m with friends. But not drinking just because it’s Tuesday night and I’m stressed, bored or lonely.

So what do you say? Are you up for a challenge? Will you join us this October and try going sober? Let us know so we can support you!

In health,
Dr. Emily

09/29/2025

I just love this quote so much. We've all been in the situation where we need a reset - our phone is lagging or the computer program we are running is stuck, and we just need to turn it off and restart.

Well, we are not much different. I find that when I'm hitting a wall around 3 pm, if I unplug myself from work or the task at hand and regroup, I can come back to the work with a clearer mind and renewed energy.

We are not robots or computers. We are not meant to go, go, go and never take a break. Our bodies will eventually start glitching like our phones. Let's get ahead of those glitches (think symptoms or diagnoses) by unplugging regularly and allowing the healing to happen.

In health,
Dr. Emily

09/26/2025

Westerville Wellness is hosting its annual Open House this Saturday (tomorrow), and you're invited! I will be there to meet the community and offer a functional medicine perspective to those attending.

Saturday, September 27th from 1-4pm EST
654 Brooksedge Boulevard Suite B Westerville, OH

Explore their facility, meet their team, and enjoy interactive mini-workshops designed to support your health and well-being. Whether you're interested in personal training, fitness classes, or physical therapy, Westerville Wellness can offer something for everyone! 💪

I'll be there, and I'd love to chat so please stop by.

Event info: https://buff.ly/LafnUWw

in health,
Dr. Emily

09/25/2025

Fall is a great time to get back into our healthy routines and habits after a busy summer. Here are some suggestions for you to pick from. Do you need to regroup and recommit to yourself?

In health,
Dr. Emily

09/24/2025

🩺✨ We have some exciting news to share with our Balanced Living community!

Kelli Cuda, NP, is joining our practice as a new provider and will be seeing clients as early as this November.

Kelli has over 20 years of nursing experience and extensive functional medicine training. She's patient-centric and passionate about helping others heal - just like our whole team. She’ll be seeing clients in the same capacity as I do – she’ll able to order testing, create supplement protocols, and provide that deep level of care that we pride ourselves on. Plus, she’ll be doing it at a more accessible price point 👀and allow for quicker availability in scheduling.

And like every member of our Balanced Living family, she's walked this journey as a patient herself and understands the frustrations of the traditional healthcare model. She knows what it feels like to search for answers and not be heard. And she's here to offer a different, higher level of care.

Curious to meet Kelli? Join our FREE 10-Day Detox starting October 13th - it's the perfect way to get to know Kelli and experience what Balanced Living is all about. *You only need to purchase the kit itself, which includes supplements, a shaker bottle, and the protein powder
But first – what is the 10-day detox, and why do it?

In a perfect world, our detoxification systems run optimally, and our body processes and lets go of any chemicals or toxins we come in contact with. Unfortunately, most of us live with a high toxin burden, accumulated from pesticides, our water, artificial fragrance, candles, the air we breathe… the list goes on. This means that detox pathways become overwhelmed, and need a little support. This can present itself as bloating, difficulty losing weight, fatigue or sluggishness, sugar cravings, or just feeling “off.”

The 10-day detox is meant to support our body’s natural processes. And the best news:

You can eat as much as you want – just follow the food guidelines each day.
No calorie counting – but most people lose weight anyways!
No “forever” rules or eliminations – just 10 days to see how you feel.

The Benefits of the 10 Day Detox:

Better energy
Less aches and pains due to lower inflammation
Better sleep
Calm digestive system
Weight loss
No more sugar cravings
Clearer skin
Break the bad habits/routines
Learn what foods your body likes and doesn’t like
And so much more…

Here’s what you need to know:

📣Kickoff Live Call [Zoom] – Wednesday, October 8th 7 pm EST We’ll say hi, dive into the science behind detoxification, unpack our detox kits, and explain how the 10 days will go, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions

📍Start of detox – Monday, October 13th: You’ll start the detox on your own. Don’t worry, it starts off slow! Plus you can ask Kelli questions if needed.

🛑Wrap-up Live Call [Zoom] – Wednesday, October 22nd 7 pm EST: We’ll meet again as a group, share wins, see how we feel, and ask wrap up questions!

We hope you will join us in welcoming Kelli and consider joining this group detox as well. It's a great way to meet Kelli and have a fall reset before the holiday hecticness begins!

Hope to see you there,
Dr. Emily & The Balanced Living Team

Register here: https://buff.ly/PB88p63

09/23/2025

"... I give all the credit to the program and you (Coach Laura) and Dr. Emily. I still can’t believe how much I have healed, looking back on the notes I sent to my doctors about my initial symptoms!"

When I saw this message come through in our client portal, it stopped me in my tracks and made me so grateful for my career and purpose in life!

The beauty of slowing down to take care of ourselves is that it allows our bodies to heal in ways we never dreamed of! This testimonial is a great example of how we can always find hope.

How we can feel miserable and be in a place where we don't think it will ever get better, and we can turn it all around. Sometimes this just means tuning into ourselves and what our bodies are asking us to do.

Sometimes we need a guide to help us find our way and know how to get started. No matter which approach you take, what I know is that you are worth it! And I would love to help you experience tears of gratitude for your newfound health as well.

You can check out our Health Begins Here program: https://buff.ly/SDFll88

That's where Heidi got started. And you can too!

In health,
Dr. Emily

09/22/2025

This past week, I spent several days working on the future of Balanced Living – where we'd like to be, how we can better serve our community and clients.

This is a picture of Lida, my director of operations, and me hard at work together. We have some exciting stuff coming up this October, and I can't wait to share it with everyone! I love that we get to spread healing far and wide, and this community creates such a ripple effect.

To every person who has come through Balanced Living or supported this work: Thank you for trusting us on your journey, and I know your vibrant health will impact the world around you positively. And to anyone who might join us: I look forward to meeting you!

Happy Monday - let's allow this week to be a good one.

In Health,
Dr. Emily

09/19/2025

Is your child an angel at school and adored by their teachers, but comes home and melts down for you? Well, that’s because of the after-school restraint collapse. I just learned about this term, but I have seen it for years in my own house. How about you?

After a long day at school or daycare, many kids totally lose it when their parents pick them up or when they arrive home. It happens because kids hold it together all day and only release their true emotions when they are in a safe place to do so - and that’s likely with you! Some kids cry or are weepy, some scream or have a tantrum. Older kids might be generally rude or disrespectful. But try not to take it personally. You are their safe person, so it’s actually a compliment!

What can we do to help? Well, when our kids come home or if we pick them up, it’s best to let them decompress for a bit before peppering them with questions about their day. Maybe have a snack ready and give them some space. Or if they are immediately upset, we can say things like “It’s a long day at school, isn’t it?” and try to understand instead of getting angry.

I love that there is a term for this phenomenon. Do you see it at your house too? Remember, it’s a compliment:)

In health,
Dr. Emily

09/18/2025

Is the pace of your day making you sick?

Are you "on a mission" to get s**t done no matter the cost? This mindset can serve us in the short term, but we ultimately need to balance "doing" with "being".

Our bodies are not robots - we cannot just keep pushing through without consequence.

Eventually, we start to break down. It might be a joint injury. It might be IBS or headaches that start to pop up. Maybe we have a new diagnosis of autoimmunity. Or maybe we just find ourselves exhausted and unable to "push through" any longer.

Whatever the case, a bit more rest is likely the answer. Can you shift into rest mode a bit more even if your to do list is not complete?

Can you stop before the project is complete and take a breather, then come back to it refreshed?

Are your expectations a bit unrealistic? Our society glamorizes busyness and hard work. But what's not glamorous is feeling like crap, snapping at our kids, and a constant pit in our stomach.

So today I challenge you to step away from the doing, even for 5 minutes, to allow yourself some much-needed rest. It's hard, but your body will reward you on the other side.

In health,
Dr. Emily

09/17/2025

Most Americans wake up and start our day with what's basically dessert - bagels, muffins, pancakes, cereal, and other carb-heavy foods. While a bagel might not taste sweet, our bodies quickly convert it to sugar, kicking off the blood sugar rollercoaster for the entire day.

When our blood sugar spikes, it crashes just as hard and fast, putting stress on our system. We've likely all felt this - shaky, hungry, anxious, or dizzy.

Then we reach for whatever's convenient, and if we're busy and unprepared, that's usually more sugar or carbs. When I was working in primary care, we always had pastries or bagels catered. Then, the cycle repeats all day long!! Next thing we know, we're faced with having to cook dinner, and we're exhausted, hungry, and ordering takeout.

But here's what changes everything: when we add some fat and protein to our breakfast, our blood sugar responds completely differently. Instead of that dramatic spike and crash, we get a gentle, gradual rise and fall. We might slowly become hungrier rather than suddenly dropping into crisis-level hunger.

Food is information, not just fuel - it tells our body to turn certain genes on and off. When we start our day with balanced nutrition, we're literally setting our body up for stable energy, a better mood, and clearer thinking all day long.

Our bodies have an amazing capacity to find balance when we give them what they need. Sometimes it's as simple as swapping that morning muffin for eggs with avocado, or adding nuts and seeds to our yogurt.

What does your morning fuel look like?

In Health,
Dr. Emily

09/16/2025

We Americans have a productivity problem. We somehow forgot along the way that our bodies are not robots, but exquisitely balanced systems that need downtime for repair.

I used to think that any time spent not working was unproductive. But I have learned how doing things to relax or getting some exercise will help my work time be much more productive!

And we all know that when we don’t sleep we can’t be as productive. What’s your favorite way to relax?

In health,
Dr. Emily

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