Keiko Wellness

23/08/2025

Giving up certain foods can feel impossible.

But here’s the truth: willpower isn’t the solution. What actually works is a clear structure, real support, and simple swaps you can rely on every day.

When you have a framework that guides you step by step, cravings lose their power. And suddenly… you start discovering foods that actually love you back. 🌿✨

👉 Tell me in the comments: What’s the hardest food for you to give up?

✨ Want more support? Grab my FREE Autoimmune Quick-Start Guide — the link is in my profile.

22/08/2025

You can be eating all the “right” foods… but if your gut is inflamed, your body can’t absorb the benefits.

That’s why gut repair is one of the most overlooked keys to reducing inflammation and regaining energy.
When your gut lining is strong, your whole body works better — from digestion to mood to immunity.

✨ Imagine eating nourishing foods and actually feeling the difference in your energy and clarity.

Have you ever focused on gut repair in your own journey? Share below — I’d love to hear your experience.

20/08/2025

There was a time when daily life felt terrifying.
I remember the day I planned to enjoy myself in Toronto.

A haircut with the only Japanese hairdresser I knew in the area, a visit to the Japanese grocery store, a lovely soul food treat - ramen at my favourite restaurant, and some shopping....

But instead, I ended up rushing to my doctor’s office, terrified that I wouldn’t get pain medication before the long weekend.

That day was a scary reminder of how fragile my health had become.
It was also the moment I promised myself: things had to change.

Fast forward just 6 months later—my face was no longer swollen, I felt lighter, and I finally saw a future where I wasn’t controlled by pain and fear.

Your journey might feel overwhelming right now, but I want you to know: change is possible, and it can happen sooner than you think. 💛

👉 What’s one moment that made you realize you needed a change? Share below—I’d love to hear your story.

18/08/2025

You can eat “clean” and still feel tired, bloated, or achy.
Here’s why:
Many foods we think of as healthy — like gluten-free bread, low-fat yogurt, or plant-based burgers — can still trigger inflammation for autoimmune-prone bodies.

It’s not just about avoiding junk food.
It’s about choosing foods your body can truly tolerate.

When you swap hidden triggers for whole, unprocessed, naturally anti-inflammatory foods, your body has a chance to calm down, repair, and restore energy.

💬 Have you ever found a “healthy” food that actually made you feel worse?

15/08/2025

When I first started trying to improve my autoimmune symptoms, I thought I had to change everything at once.
That belief left me overwhelmed, exhausted, and ready to give up.

If I had known there was a step-by-step approach, my journey would have been so much easier — but I didn’t discover it until I became an AIP coach.
When you can see the roadmap and the goal ahead, it’s so much easier to move forward without feeling overwhelmed.

You don’t have to do it all overnight.
You just have to take the right next step. 💛

👉 What’s one thing you wish you knew earlier about your health journey? Share it below.

14/08/2025

We live in an age of incredible convenience — yet so many of us feel more tired, stressed, and disconnected than ever.

It’s not because you’re lazy, weak, or lacking willpower.
Most of the fatigue, inflammation, and chronic discomfort we feel comes from what I call the “diseases of civilization” — hidden stressors from our modern lifestyle that quietly wear down our health.

The good news?
You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight.
Small, intentional changes — like replacing just one meal a day with whole, unprocessed foods — can make a profound difference.

A small step today is an investment in your future health and happiness. 💛

👉 What’s your “small step” for today? Share it below — let’s inspire each other.

13/06/2025

Japanese film はたらく細胞 (Cells at Work!) at the Japanese Film Festival held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Toronto - and I loved it!

I laughed out loud and even got a little emotional. As a holistic nutritionist, I found it a fun and creative way to learn about our immune system.

It's both educational and wildly entertaining, from its showing of immune cells fighting off invaders to its showing of how smoking and alcohol rough up one's inner terrain.

I highly recommend this film if you want to appreciate the incredible intelligence of your body in a new way with a laugh.

It's coming to Netflix tomorrow - don't miss it!

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13/06/2025

I just watched the Japanese film はたらく細胞 (Cells at Work!) at the Japanese Film Festival held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Toronto — and I loved it! 🎬💥
I laughed out loud and even got a little emotional. As a holistic nutritionist, I found it a fun and creative way to learn about our immune system. 🧠✨
It's both educational and wildly entertaining, from its showing of immune cells fighting off invaders to its showing of how smoking and alcohol rough up one’s inner terrain.
I highly recommend this film if you want to appreciate the incredible intelligence of your body in a new way with a laugh.
It’s coming to Netflix tomorrow — don’t miss it!

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05/05/2025

Your adrenal glands are your body’s stress managers—releasing hormones that help you adapt to life’s ups and downs. When they’re under‑supported, you feel wired, tired, and overwhelmed. That’s why adrenal health is so crucial.

Think of adrenal support like a pyramid:
• At the base, prioritize quality sleep, daily self‑care, and healthy boundaries.
• Next, stabilize blood sugar with a nutrient‑dense diet.
• Then calm chronic inflammation so your system can recover.
• Layer in smart movement and mindful caffeine use.
• Finally, use targeted supplements to fine‑tune your balance.

Want to go deeper on building that foundation?
👉 Download my free eBook—learn how to craft a nutrient‑dense diet and regulate inflammation to truly support your adrenals. Link in bio.

03/05/2025

Stress isn’t just about deadlines and drama—silent triggers like nutrient gaps, blood sugar swings, gut imbalances, and chronic inflammation can keep your body locked in fight-or-flight. Add in emotional stress, circadian rhythm disruptions, under-eating or over-training, and even low-grade infections, and you’ve got the perfect storm keeping your stress response turned on.

Understanding these root causes is the first step toward truly calming your nervous system.

01/05/2024