SUMMARY

FUNCTION HEALTH is on sale now for $365 which is the lowest price I have seen all year and only lasts until this Friday 7/11. Regular price is $499 for a full year of labs, doctor notes and recommended steps and supplements to turn your health around. Click here and enter FUNCTIONDAY to get it for $365.

MY HEALTH & backstory

You know that feeling when you’ve been researching your health and keep getting pinged with Instagram ads targeting you? Well that happened to me and after seeing a few ads, decided to take a deeper dive. As I’ve mentioned, I have been taking my health more seriously the past couple of years and have made some changes to improve my health. I have had a hypothyroid condition since I was 17 and I’ve been taking a thyroid hormone since then. I have had this managed by a few different health professionals over the years including my OB/ GYN, my primary care family doctor, an ENDOCRINOLOGIST and a functional nurse practitioner as well as following all kinds of accounts on Instagram. Most have told me my labwork shows normal despite continuously feeling low energy, losing hair, having dry skin and keeping on extra weight. I was sick of hearing everything looked in normal range and nothing could be done. I kept reading that a hypothyroid is actually the result of an underlying root cause. This made sense to me because at the same time was diagnosed with Mono which has resulted in high Epstein Barr lab results. They definitely correlate. What I was reading from Functional Doctors seemed to resonate the most as far as finding root causes.

FUNCTION HEALTH

I listened to a Dr Huberman podcast that mentioned Function health and offered a discount. I already followed the founder, Mark Hyman on social and had mad respect for him. I like that he is a traditional MD and practices functional medicine which seems to be a rare combo. He started a company called FUNCTION HEALTH, which basically tests every level in your body via bloodwork and urine testing. You fill out some background information online and then schedule your lab visit. Be prepared for two visits, each one taking about 10 vials of blood! I had never in my life had such a thorough panel. The wait after the blood draw takes patience. Your results trickle in one at a time over the course of a few weeks. I geeked out a bit because as each one comes in, you can read all about that specific result and what it means whether you are in or out of range. The Function Health ranges are different than typical bloodwork ranges and want you to be in a more optimal range. If you are an information seeker, Function Health is for you. And even if you aren’t, it just might turn you into one if you are concerned about your health and looking for answers.

THE RESULTS

For one, it completely made my day that my biological age is 31.5! That’s 15 years younger than I am. I gave myself a little pat on the back for being pretty darn healthy. I only had a handful of things that ended up being out of range which gave me real peace of mind and helped me know what to really hone in on. Function also gave me recommendations on what supplements to take. I added on a food sensitivities test for a small additional fee and found out I have dairy sensitivities, specifically to casein. It also spit out a whole list of the best foods for me to eat and the ones to avoid. It tells you what nutrients you are deficient in, any biological markers for disease that are off, perimenopausal info, hormone info, metabolic panel, autoimmune, heart health, kidney, liver, nutrients, etc. Function was worth every penny I spent. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Cheers to taking your health into your own hands!

THE COSTS

The going price for a year’s worth of labwork is $499, however, I have a coupon that gives it to you for $100 off so instead you will pay $399. The reason you want to do Function is that they test way more things than your traditional doctor will order and the insight is much more detailed than any of my doctor visits over the years. My other docs skipped over anything that was close to being in range and often times had no explanation for the things out of range. Function testing is very thorough and the doctor’s notes with the results are so valuable. I had my first tests done a couple of months ago and Function already pinged me to get back in and have a few things tested. This is included in the price! CLICK HERE to get all the testing for one year for $365 by entering the promo code FUNCTIONDAY. This is the best deal I have seen this year and will be good from today through 7/11 so get on this quick!

I finally was brave enough to paint our piano! I’ve been debating it for a few years when painted pianos started becoming a thing. I was worried it was a trend that wouldn’t last and that I would regret painting ours and I did not want to strip the paint off later! I patiently watched the trends and then I thought - you know what? I didn’t buy this piano, a family member gifted it to us and its a great piano but its not a baby grand, so why not? I wanted a new color, one I hadn’t used in our home before. I believe in repeating colors throughout your home to give it some cohesiveness, so this is one I’ll need to use again. I went to the paint store and grabbed several swatches and also combed through my stash at home. I knew I wanted something in the blue family. We have blues, greens, muted pinks and wood tones in our upstairs and in the basement we have greens, yellows, blues, blacks and whites. I’ve learned over the years that Im always happier with the outcome if I go for muted colors without the saturation. They feel more like neutrals but add a great pop of color.

You guys! I am so happy with how it turned out. It’s the perfect muted blue. Its a beauty! Here’s how I did it. First, I prepped by cleaning the surface really well with my Thieves spray of course. I bought a small foam roller and small brush and a quart of paint in a semi gloss finish. I didn’t use primer, just went for it. If you use a good paint, you don’t really need a primer if its a natural wood surface. I used Benjamin Moore Advance in semi gloss, color in Smokestack Gray #2131-40. I painted three thin coats to get everything covered with a good finish. Once that was dry, I did a coat of poly to protect it. Pianos have a lot of little nooks and crannies you have to catch. The little part that swings and hold the music was the hardest! I had some drips I had to sand and had to be sure to do thin coats so I didn’t have extra paint oozing. The color in person feels more muted than these photos. It is absolutely perfect. If you’re on the fence about a painting project, I say Go For It!

This is my Theives cleaner that I use to clean everything in my home including plants!

I’m not sure what it is but I really love plants. I love bringing the outdoors inside my home. I love the organic beautiful colors and shapes of plants. I love how good they are for us - cleansing the air we breathe naturally. I love caring for them and encouraging more of their natural beauty. I’ve been called a crazy plant lady a time or two but its a title I’m happy to hold onto!

One question I always get is “How do you not kill your plants?”, it’s actually more simple than you think! I water all my plants once a week and it takes me about 10 minutes. I add this fertilizer to my water every time I water. My plants have so much more new growth than they used to and are so much healthier. You dilute it and it it lasts forever. This gold watering can is also a favorite. I’ve had a couple rust and this one has kept its finish so well. I also wipe every single leaf down with my Thieves cleaner and wipe it with a micro fiber cloth. It makes the leaves shiny and gets all the dust off. They look so healthy afterwards. When your plants have dust all over them, they can’t take in as much sunlight so cleaning the leaves and fertilizing will make your plants love you!

I think we can all agree that we want to have a healthier body for 2025! I started using Young Living products about a year ago and I have seen such a difference. Those of us that grew up in the 80’s and 90’s were exposed to and fed an array of unhealthy things and its taken a toll on me. Out with the food dyes, preservatives, seed oils, gluten, processed and in with whole foods, vitamins, less exposure to chemicals and improving our home’s environment for our kiddos.

If you have wanted to clean up your life and have less toxin impact on your home, now is the time!

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If you feel overwhelmed, here are my top items to start with! I’ve been using these products for a little over a year and can’t say enough good things about them!

You have to buy one item, Theives concentrate and that’s it! We clean windows, counters, floors, bathrooms with one product! You put a capful in a spray bottle of water and it does the job without the chemicals! I used to Clorox wipe everything but started reading and realized how harmful cleaning chemicals are and how our bodies are made to fight germs without killing every last one. Thieves disinfects like nature intended – in a healthy way. We are all healthier and less sick since changing our cleaning products and chemical exposure. PURCHASE HERE

I’ve had Hypothyroid for over 30 years and my weak nails and hair have always bothered me. I’ve tried collagen and skin, hair and nail vitamins etc. and nothing has worked great, especially for the price tag! This Young Living product has been the best at having stronger nails and hair, Sulphurzyme. I love to mix it when I drink my Ningxia which is like a multivitamin with so many health benefits. Its considered a superfood and it packed with antioxidants. I crave it everyday – it has helped me so much with my energy levels and it tastes so dang good! I love to mix it with sparkling water (Trader Joe’s brand is my fave) and a splash of cranberry juice. I make this little cocktail 1-2 times a day and it gives me a little energy and by the end of the day helps me sleep better. PURCHASE HERE

I was obsessed with candles for years! I gave them as gifts to everyone. The ambiance and glow and smell is beautiful! It all changed when I started reading up on how many harmful chemicals are released when you burn a candle and I knew I needed to clean things up and give up my candle addiction. Thanks to Nesting with Grace, I have so many good combos of oil scents we burn on the daily. Instead of harming our health, they are contributing to our well being! We sleep better, have more energy and stronger immune systems all while having a a lovely smelling home. I especially love all of the holiday combos of scents. I love to put orange, evergreen essence, grapefruit and vanilla or when we are feeling a little sick, purification and thieves oils do the trick! PURCHASE HERE

I got rid of Tide, Dryer Sheets and Scented Pearls a year ago and haven’t looked back! This is one of the top ways to get rid of chemicals and toxins next to your family’s skin everyday. Did everyone miss the smell of dryer sheets and scented pearls at first? Yes we did. Although, now when I smell how strong they are, I know we made the right decision. Those items smell of chemicals now. They aren’t natural smelling – it takes a few loads but I promise you will be sold once you try Thieves detergent for your laundry. You use the smallest amount and it cleans clothes amazingly! You can also make your own scent booster or I add this to whiten, brighten and add a clean smell. Take a look on the EWG website and see how your detergent ranks on the wellness scale. As I’ve gotten older, I don’t want anything messing with my hormones. Chemicals in laundry and cleaning products have been shown to inhibit natural hormone production. It’s an easy switch, trust me! PURCHASE HERE

I’ve lived my whole life with curls! Of course there have been times when I’ve hated them but as I got older I chose to embrace the curls! I realized they are part of me and I should be proud of how unique curls are! I know a lot of people (including my mom) who have always fought their natural curl with blowing it out or using chemical straitening methods. I think most people who have curls hate the frizz! I can honesly say, that after 30 years of trying different products, I have found a combo I currently love. I think trial and error, mixing different brands and using different styling techniques is key to finding what works best for you. Several years ago, I read the Curly Girl Method book and that was the real beginning of finding my style method. When I was a teen, there were not as many options as there are now. I mean we basically had gel and mousse and hair spray, nothing catering to curls. Let’s just say, taming that frizz in high school and college was near impossible.

I am so happy there are such great and natural products on the market now! No more slathering my curls with silicon based smoothers to coat and suffocate my hair. Its a shocker my hair survived those days in tact.

All the curl products you need to have beautiful hair

Beautiful curls begin with a good wash day. I usually wash with a clarifying shampoo and condition with a deep conditioner and while thats on, give my scalp a good scrub with my rubber scrubber. Once in awhile, I’ll sleep with oils in my hair to condition and moisturize my dry locks.

Now comes the fun part of styling! I wring my hair out in the shower but do not towel dry. While my hair is super wet, I put 1-2 quarter sized amounts of curl cream and comb it through and let it sit a couple minutes. I then put small dime size amounts of Curlsmith In Shower Gel on small sections of my hair, smoothing between my palms. I then take that same section and brush with my curl brush to form nice clumps. I go through my whole head with this method. I then apply mouse in my palms and lightly coat my hair all over. I then lightly scrunch and use my Dyson Hair Dryer with Diffuser and move in small sections cupping my ends with the diffuser and pushing up towards scalp. Sometimes I let my hair air dry halfway and then diffuse. Its up to you to see which method you prefer! Once it’s dry, I add a couple tiny pea size amounts of styling cream and a few pumps of oil to my ends and a light coat all over. It adds a nice shine, tames frizz and moisturizes. Sometimes I use specific hair oil and I often use my Young Living orange essential oil. Not only does it leave my hair smelling amazing, but leaves the perfect amount of shine!

Curly Hair Styling Products

I hope all my years of trying products helps you find ones you love too! All my links are below. Cheers to happy, healthy and frizz free curls!

Curly hair is not cheap. Good clean and quality styling products are key to happy curls. Here are all of the products I love and remember you can mix and match brands!

#1 WASH - shampoo buy here #2 MOISTURIZE - conditioner buy here #3 COMB - buy here #4 CURL CREAM - buy here #5 GEL - buy here

#6 CURL BRUSH - buy here #7 MOUSSE - buy here #8 STYLING CREAM buy here & HAIR OIL buy here or here or the healthiest oil is orange essential oil buy hereNew customers get 10% off by using SHAREYL code at checkout. Visit this post for more info on oils and having a healthier home!

Other healthy hair items I love!

CURLING CUSTARD here DEEP CONDITIONER here HAIR SPRAY here SCALP MASSAGER here SCALP OIL here HAIR DRYER + DIFFUSER here