I had a woman join our VFI group call this week who's had Multiple Sclerosis for 32 years. Want to know what she said? "I am bound and determined to heal myself." Not "manage symptoms." Not "live with it." HEAL myself. And after 32 years with an "incurable" diagnosis, here's what she understands that your doctor probably doesn't: Her body isn't broken.

Brain fog isn't "just stress" — and you're not imagining it. When brain fog persists despite doing "all the right things," it's often a symptom of neuroinflammation: your immune system creating antibodies against your own neural tissue. Learn what your brain fog is really telling you, the testing strategy that reveals what conventional labs miss, and the restoration roadmap that's helping people reclaim mental clarity without just managing symptoms for life.

Melissa, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Root-Cause Educator, and Terrain-Based Wellness Guide, enjoying the outdoors

Discover why autoimmune symptoms aren't signs of a broken body—they're intelligent signals. Learn the 3 Hidden Systems that control healing + free protocol.

One of the most important shifts we make in Vibrant Foundations is moving away from supplement overload and towards intentional, practitioner-guided support.

If you've been taking handfuls of supplements each day—maybe because someone said you should, or because you read they might help—this message is for you.

More supplements doesn't equal more healing. In fact, taking too many supplements can stress your liver and kidneys, interfere with other supplements trying to do their job, and mask symptoms that need deeper attention.

In this post, I break down why we work in layers, what Layer One of a VFI protocol looks like, and why we don't use probiotics (yes, really). Plus, learn how to identify which supplements are actually serving you—and which ones are just creating expensive urine.

Join me for a free masterclass on January 28-29 where I'll show you the complete Vibrant Foundations framework and how this terrain-based approach is different from everything else you've tried.

Colorful infused water pitcher with fresh berries, citrus, and mint for healthy hydration

After 15+ years in autoimmune recovery, here's what I've learned about why conventional treatment keeps you stuck—and what terrain-based wellness offers instead.

Discover why your autoimmune symptoms aren't random or a malfunction. Learn how terrain theory explains what's really happening in your body and why recovery is possible.

Dreading holiday meals because of food sensitivities? Learn how to enjoy Christmas celebrations without triggering symptoms—plus get a free recipe guide with gluten-free, sugar-free versions of all your holiday favorites.

Dreading Christmas dinner because you don't know which foods will trigger your symptoms? You're not alone. Food sensitivities cause delayed immune responses (48-72 hours), making it nearly impossible to identify trigger foods on your own. By the time you're dealing with bloating, joint pain, or brain fog, you've eaten ten other foods since the actual culprit.

But here's what most people don't realize: you don't have to guess. Food sensitivity testing (IgG and IgA antibodies) reveals exactly which foods are driving your inflammation—so you can navigate the holidays confidently instead of spending January recovering.

 In this post, we'll cover how food sensitivities work, why testing both IgG and IgA matters, and practical strategies to protect your autoimmune recovery during the holiday season.

Hidden gut infections drive autoimmune disease through a predictable cycle. Discover why standard testing misses the root cause—and how to reverse it."

Ulcerative colitis rarely happens in isolation. Discover how comprehensive gut testing reveals the bacterial imbalances and food sensitivities driving UC inflammation—and what Lori did to get her life back.

Thanksgiving used to terrify me during my MS recovery. Here's how I learned to navigate the holidays without fear, sacrifice, or compromising my health.

I'm so excited to share something I've been working on for months: Vibrant Foundations: The Immersion. It's a six-month program that goes deeper than you've ever gone before—testing your body's terrain, restoring your foundations, and giving you the tools to thrive for life.

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