By Jennifer Tardy

Each month, I share practical health insights, the latest research, and tools you can use to support your body at the root level—not just manage symptoms. Here’s what’s new this September:

In the News: Nature May Ease Pain

A new study in The Journal of Pain shows that spending time in nature can help people with chronic pain better manage their symptoms.

Researchers found that time outdoors led to:

  • Less focus on pain

  • Greater emotional relief

  • A sense of calm and escape

  • More social connection

Those who immersed themselves in larger natural spaces—like forests—saw even greater benefits than those with access only to small gardens. It’s another reminder of how deeply our environment influences our health.

Did You Know?

Your Body Has a Built-In Pain Relief System
Chemical messengers like endorphins, GABA, serotonin, and oxytocin help regulate pain and stress naturally. You can support them with simple habits:

  • Laughter → boosts endorphins

  • Omega-3s → support endocannabinoids

  • Hugs → release oxytocin

  • Yoga → increases GABA

  • Sunshine → raises serotonin

When it comes to inflammation, certain foods and nutrients also play a powerful role:

  • Curcumin, ginger, omega-3s → support a healthy inflammatory response

  • Magnesium, chamomile → ease muscle tension

  • Reishi, ashwagandha → support stress balance

These aren’t quick fixes—they’re long-term strategies that build lasting resilience.

Health Tip: Food & Inflammation

Is there a “diet” that fights inflammation? Not exactly. Foods don’t work like medications, but they can help regulate inflammation over time.

Key strategies include:

  • Avoiding your personal triggers (gluten, dairy, alcohol, etc.)

  • Skipping charred meats that create inflammatory compounds

  • Adding healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, wild salmon)

  • Loading up on colorful fruits and veggies for antioxidants

  • Balancing blood sugar with smart food choices and timing

The takeaway: there’s no one-size-fits-all diet. The most powerful approach is finding what works best for your body.

A Quote to Ponder

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.”
— Walt Whitman

Ready for a Fresh Start This Fall?

Your health isn’t just about weight or willpower—it’s about restoring balance at the root level. That’s exactly what I help my clients do through:

  • Food & sensitivity testing (1,200+ items)

  • DNA testing for metabolism, hormones, and nutrition

  • Continuous glucose monitoring for real-time blood sugar insight

  • Gut health testing for digestion and immune resilience

  • Functional labs to uncover hidden imbalances

  • Practitioner-grade supplements at discounted rates through Fullscript

When you address health at the root, things like weight loss, energy, focus, and pain relief often become natural byproducts.

Wishing you a vibrant September! 

 

Jennifer is a IPHM, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and a Personal Trainer. Eating for Healing Nutrition and Wellness transforms lives through the power of holistic nutrition.
She can be reached at 803-556-2593.

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