The Functional Difference

21/11/2025

Feeling Like Your "Safe Foods" List is Shrinking? 🥺 You're Not Imagining It!

It's so frustrating when the list of foods you can eat keeps getting shorter and shorter! 🍎❌🥖 You might be surprised to hear that frequent, growing food reactions are often tied back to two key players: a leaky gut and an overworked immune system. 🤯

Think of your gut lining like a security net. When it gets compromised, it starts letting particles (like undigested food bits!) into your bloodstream where they don't belong. Your amazing immune system, trying its best to protect you, starts reacting to everything—including foods you used to tolerate just fine! 🚨

This immune overload over time can show up as:
🔹 Bloating 🤰
🔹 Chronic fatigue 😩
🔹 Brain fog ☁️
🔹 Annoying skin rashes 🤕
🔹 Achy joint pain

It all traces back to that crucial gut-immune connection!

The good news? 🌱 With the right support, your gut can heal, your immune system can calm down, and food can feel safe and joyful again! 🎉

We explain the science behind this process and share practical steps you can take to start feeling better in our latest blog! 👇

➡️ Read our full post here and start expanding your safe food list! https://www.thefunctionaldifference.org/post/why-you-re-reacting-to-more-foods-than-ever

18/11/2025

We had a great group for our "Indulge & Maintain" webinar yesterday. 🎉 If you missed it, you can watch the recording and peek at the free resource guide on our Blog page! 💙⬇️

Enjoy the Holiday Season and Avoid The Holiday "Gain" ~ We aren't skipping dessert, we are skipping regret! If you want to enjoy the holidays without packing on those “expected” 5 pounds, that take half of next year to lose, this is for you.

17/11/2025

Today's the day! 🎉 RSVP and join us live at 11am MT / 1pm ET.

If you can't join live, that's OK! All registrants will receive a link to the recording and our FREE Holiday Tips & Recipes guide! 🍾🎂🍗🥞

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https://www.thefunctionaldifference.com/indulgeandmaintain

15/11/2025

How many times have you told yourself, "This is just what it means to be getting older?" 😩

STOP RIGHT THERE! 🛑 You are absolutely not supposed to feel this way. You don't have to just live with:

🔹 Daily bloating or constant digestion weirdness. 🤰
🔹 Crashing every single afternoon like clockwork. 📉
🔹 Moods that swing wildly right along with your cycle. 😠
🔹 Dreading sleep because you know you'll wake up tired. 😴

These aren't just parts of your personality or the price of being "busy." They are loud, clear signals! 🚨 Your incredible body is asking for something more.

The best news? 🎉 When you start giving your body what it actually needs—like proper food, quality rest, nervous system calm, and targeted hormone & gut support—true healing happens! 🌱

Ready to stop accepting the "new normal" and get back to feeling like your vibrant, best self? Let's talk and figure out what your body is trying to tell you! Book your consultation today! ✨

14/11/2025

You CAN Indulge AND Maintain Your Health Goals This Holiday Season! 🥂 No Guilt, Just Smart Choices! 🧁

Tired of the holiday cycle? You eat, you crash, you feel guilty, and you dread January. We’re throwing out the guilt and bringing in the strategy! 🥳

Whether you're using a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) for real-time data 🚨 OR you're just tracking your energy and mood swings, understanding blood sugar balance is the ultimate key to feeling amazing all season long. It impacts everything from your energy to your sleep! 😴

Join our exclusive 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥: Indulge & Maintain! We'll show you:

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀: The powerful insights CGMs provide (and how they literally track the physical impact of stress and sleep!).

👉 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀: Practical tips (like timing your protein or getting a quick walk in) to stabilize blood sugar without a monitor.

👉 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: How to enjoy your favorite holiday treats 🥧 while minimizing the metabolic "hit."

Ready to celebrate fearlessly and stop those energy crashes? Spots are limited! 👇

➡️ 𝗧𝗮𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄! https://www.thefunctionaldifference.com/indulgeandmaintain

13/11/2025

Waking Up Between 2 AM and 4 AM? ⏰ Your Liver Might Be Calling! 📞
Ever wake up suddenly in the deep middle of the night and just can't get back to sleep? 😩 It might not be random!

Your amazing liver 🧡 actually follows its own rhythm, doing its heaviest detox and metabolic processing between 2 and 4 AM. But when it's feeling a little overwhelmed (maybe from late-night snacks, a little too much wine 🍷, or environmental toxins), it can send out stress signals that literally jolt you awake! 🚨

Nope, your body isn't trying to punish you—it's trying to get your attention! 💡

Ready to stop the 2 AM wake-up call and give your liver the loving support it needs? We're diving deep into this topic on the blog! 👇

➡️ Learn why your liver may be hijacking your sleep & how to support it naturally! https://www.thefunctionaldifference.org/post/reasons-your-liver-may-wake-you-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night

12/11/2025

Instead of fearing flu season, let’s protect our body’s terrain. 🤒

💡 Make mindful choices with sugar
💤 Stay on top of sleep and stress
🥤 Keep your Shaklee toolkit close by

When your body is resilient, you get to enjoy the season fully—more energy, fewer sick days, and more time making memories with family. That’s really what it’s all about! 💙

Read the full article in the RESOURCES section of our website ➡️ www.thefunctionaldifference.org/post/it-s-not-flu-season-it-s-sugar-season

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served and protected our nation. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to duty will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service. 🙏

10/11/2025

🤯 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 & 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀!

What if you could understand why you hit that 3 PM slump 💥 after a holiday lunch? It's all about your blood sugar response! 🩸

This tiny metabolic secret impacts your:
Mood Swings 😠
Energy Levels 📉
Stubborn Weight Gain ⚖️

In our "Indulge & Maintain" Webinar, we're covering it all!

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗚𝗠 (𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿) 𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗦: See how to interpret your graphs and use that real-time feedback to manage your spikes and dips before they happen. 📈

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗡-𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗦: Learn how timing your meals, adding specific fibers, or using a post-meal walk can be your non-tech secret weapon for a stable, happy holiday season! 🚶♀️

Don't let unstable blood sugar ruin your fun! 🎉

Claim Your FREE Spot!
www.thefunctionaldifference.com/indulgeandmaintain
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08/11/2025

Is Your Brain Running on Empty? 🤯 Let's Clear That Fog!

Lately, do you feel like you're wading through mental quicksand? 🧠 Tons of brain fog? You're not alone! Often, it's a sign that your amazing brain is simply undernourished or overwhelmed. 😫

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 (it's rarely "just aging" or "just being busy"!):

📉 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: When your blood sugar crashes, your brain starves for its essential fuel. Hangry and foggy? That's the link!
🌿𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Key vitamins like B12, choline, and magnesium are necessary brain fuel. If you're low, your thinking slows down!
🚨 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: Stress actually hijacks your neurotransmitters, making memory and focus feel impossible.
🔥 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Often brewing in the gut or resulting from poor sleep, inflammation makes your brain feel puffy and sluggish.
🔋 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁: This is where your brain's energy generators literally run out of juice.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲! 🌿
Forget the stimulants and temporary bandaids! Here’s how you can naturally support your incredible brain function:

🍳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁! Start your day with a solid 25–30g of protein to stabilize blood sugar and fuel your focus.
🐟 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘀: Feed your brain's structure with high-quality Omega-3s (think wild salmon, walnuts, and flaxseed oil). 🧠
🍄 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀: Look into amazing herbs like Lion’s Mane or Bacopa—they're shown to give memory and cognition a beautiful boost!
💊 𝗕-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰: Supplement with key B vitamins (B12, B6, and folate) especially if you're plant-based, stressed, or dealing with chronic fatigue.
🥬 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Load up on dark leafy greens, nuts, and eggs to support choline and magnesium, which are critical brain helpers!

Ready to ditch the fog and think clearly again? Let’s get your brain the nourishment it deserves! ☀️

07/11/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹! All products are linked on my blog page under RESOURCES on my website. Link in bio. 🎉

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🌿 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻® to support natural interferon production and immune balance. Inteferon stimulates immune cells and is vital to healthy immune function. 2 caplets daily. $1.44/day.

🐟 𝗢𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱® to help lower inflammation, full spectrum Omega3s that support heart, brain, eye and joint wellness. 2 soft gels with meals. $0.73/day.

🌛 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 because sleep is critical and when our bodies can repair. Mint tea, melatonin free, natural lemon balm, 5-HTP, polyphenols and antioxidants to support cellular health. $1.30/day.

💊 And of course, foundational support through 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿, 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽® 𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆™ so all the bases are covered. These are tools that make it so much easier to keep my immune system steady.

06/11/2025

🌿 Your yearly labs are trying to tell you something. But has anyone really helped you understand what they mean? 👀

𝗨𝗻𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹. A Functional Lab Review for just $97 — where I’ll review any labs you’ve had done in the past 6 months and interpret them through the functional medicine lens 🔬

We’ll talk realistic goals, easy wins for the holiday season, and how to indulge and maintain.🎄🥂

Check out the details on the blog, or email me to get started!
📧 julie.brown@mylifelibertywellness.com
🌐 www.thefunctionaldifference.org/post/unwrap-your-health-holiday-lab-tune-up-special