You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Out of Balance
Mind & Body
Rachel
Rachel
Co-Founder & Health Expert

You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Out of Balance

March 22, 2025
Have you ever been told "everything looks normal" after a blood test, even though you still feel tired, anxious, foggy, or just not yourself? You're not imagining it. And you're not broken. You're likely just out of balance.

The Problem with “Normal”
Modern medicine often defines “normal” based on population averages. But “normal” isn’t the same as optimal. What's considered a normal range for one person may leave another feeling completely drained.
For example:
  • Thyroid hormone levels might technically be “normal,” but on the low end of the spectrum—leaving you sluggish and foggy.
  • Vitamin D might be just above deficiency, but still too low to support mood or immunity.
  • Iron levels could be in range but too low to support stamina or healthy hair.

Why It’s So Easy to Miss the Signs
Our bodies are incredibly adaptable. They compensate for imbalances quietly, sometimes for years. But eventually the signs begin to show:
  • Low energy despite enough sleep
  • Brain fog even with caffeine
  • Mood swings, irritability, or apathy
  • Cravings that don’t make sense
  • Sleep issues or hormonal imbalances

These aren't always caused by illness—they're often signs of a system under strain.

What Causes Imbalance?
Balance is influenced by multiple factors:
  • Nutrition: Are you getting enough of the right nutrients—and absorbing them?
  • Sleep: Are you sleeping enough, and is the sleep restful?
  • Stress: Chronic stress raises cortisol and can throw off everything from blood sugar to digestion.
  • Movement: Are you getting the right type and amount of physical activity?
  • Genetics: Some people are predisposed to need more of certain vitamins or have trouble processing others.

Often, it’s a combination. A little too much of this, not enough of that—and suddenly your system is out of tune.

What You Can Do
  1. Track how you feel. Keep a symptom journal to identify patterns.
  2. Prioritize rest and recovery. Sleep isn’t optional—it’s a biological reset.
  3. Dial in your nutrition. Focus on real, whole foods with plenty of variety.
  4. Move your body regularly, but don’t overtrain.
  5. Get curious, not frustrated. View symptoms as signals, not failures.

Final Thought
Feeling “off” doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you. It just means your body is asking for help.
And when you start listening—real change becomes possible.
Published on March 22, 2025 at 06:00 AM