I'm back from my mini burnout vaca. In the meantime, I passed inspection and gained licensure for my home care agency. Big step for me!!! How was everyone's weekend?

It's important to know your limits. I am experiencing burn out this week so I'll be back Monday. I need to rest my brain. Happy Skooling all!

GLP-1 receptor agonists have become widely used for blood sugar regulation and weight management. From a functional health standpoint, they can be powerful tools—but only when paired with a whole-body, root-cause approach. What GLP-1 Medications Do: GLP-1s mimic a natural hormone that helps: - Regulate blood sugar - Slow stomach emptying - Reduce appetite - Support insulin sensitivity For some individuals, this can lead to meaningful improvements in metabolic health. Where Functional Health Aligns: Functional health acknowledges that GLP-1s may be appropriate interim tools while addressing deeper issues such as: - Chronic inflammation - Insulin resistance - Gut dysbiosis - Hormone imbalances - Stress-driven metabolic dysfunction - Nutrient deficiencies The goal is never to rely on the medication alone, but to use it as part of a comprehensive plan targeting why the imbalance developed in the first place. Where Functional Health Cautions: A root-cause approach also recognizes potential downsides: - Reduced stomach motility and digestive impairment - Loss of muscle mass if protein and strength training are inadequate - Nutrient deficiencies - Rebound weight gain when stopping medication - Masking underlying metabolic issues rather than correcting them Functional health emphasizes preserving muscle, supporting digestion, optimizing nutrition, and monitoring long-term metabolic markers. The Functional Goal: The ultimate aim is to build metabolic resilience that remains with or without medication. That means: - Balanced blood sugar - Strong mitochondrial function - Stable hormones - Healthy gut function - Sustainable lifestyle habits GLP-1s may assist the journey, but they should not replace foundational health practices.

Well, to summarize it....functional health is a systems-based, integrative approach that seeks to understand why symptoms occur rather than simply treating them. Instead of focusing on isolated conditions, it examines how all body systems interact and influence overall well-being. Typically when it seems like a symptom of illness popped up from nowhere, there were months prior where your body was either giving clues or there were events that led up to the final breaking point, causing your body to react. Functional health digs deep into all areas to address what areas of life these issues stem from. Then, we begin to set lifestyle changes in place to heal them.