🐓 Be More Like a Chicken...
Sep 23, 2026 9:21 am
Dear Friends,
Most of us have been brought up to believe that in order to accomplish anything in life, including good health, it requires "more". Often more energy, more hard work, more discipline, more information, and more effort.
Now, although it is true that a certain amount of effort, choice, and action is necessary to create our reality, is it always true that it has to come from a place of doing more? What is the optimal balance for you when it comes to eating more of the "right" foods, taking more of the "right" supplements, and consuming more "correct" information from podcasts, YouTube channels, and experts, versus consuming less, going inward, and tapping into your own body intelligence and inner wisdom?
It may surprise you to know that some of the most profound healing pathways in the body naturally become more active when we do and consume less. We see this in the animal kingdom regularly just by observing our pets.
When one of our chickens 'Smoke' broke her toe, she didn't start eating more food in order to repair her bone, cartilage, and soft tissue, nor did she move around more in an attempt to strengthen her foot. Instead, she took time to herself, quietly sat under a tree, prepared a comfortable dirt bath, grounded, ate very little, and rested in what appeared to be a deeply meditative state for much of the day. Smoke continued this pattern for several days until her foot had healed, at which point she naturally re-engaged with the flock, increased her food intake, and carried on with her regular chicken life.
Never once did Smoke question her body's innate intelligence, or ignore what she instinctively knew was right simply because the rest of the flock was doing something different.
How often, as humans, do we do the exact opposite?
How often have you been told to feed a flu or eat in order to get your strength up, even when your body had no desire for food?
How often have you felt a need for solitude, rest, or a temporary withdrawal from the noise of the world, only to question yourself or have others question whether something was wrong or ask if you are depressed?
How often does your body communicate something clearly, yet your mind rationalizes it away and chooses the opposite?
When it comes to the body, often less is more.
One particular pathway that becomes more active when we do less is called the NRF2 pathway, often referred to as the body's Master Regulatory Pathway.
The NRF2 pathway helps naturally up-regulate detoxification, reduce inflammation, and increase the production of the body's own antioxidants in ways that are often far more profound than any single supplement alone.
One of the most powerful ways to support this pathway is by periodically consuming less…even to the point of short or periodic fasting.
In Naturopathic medicine, we refer to the body's innate healing capacity as the Vis Medicatrix Naturae. This ever-present healing intelligence exists within all living beings. It never leaves us, yet we often create obstacles through our thoughts, choices, habits, and environment. We also live in a world filled with unprecedented levels of toxins, noise, stimulation, and distraction, making it more difficult for this innate healing intelligence to fully express itself... or even to be heard.
The exciting part is that we are often only a few choices away from creating the conditions that allow this powerful healing mechanism to function more effectively.
Our upcoming Regenerative Reset Cleanse is designed to significantly reduce and remove many of the burdens that interfere with the expression of your own healing intelligence.
Throughout this guided 15-day experience, you will learn practical strategies that will impact your:
🌱 Energy & Vitality
Feeling more energized, resilient and alive.
🌻 Mental Clarity
Greater clarity, focus and awareness of what truly supports you.
☀️ Digestion & Physical Wellbeing
Less bloating and indigestion. A greater sense of ease. mobility and connection with your body.
😴 Sleep & Restoration
Deeper rest and recovery.
🪷 Emotional Well-being
Greater calm, presence and awareness of the patterns influencing how you feel.
🧘🏽 Connection to Yourself
Hearing your body's signals more clearly and strengthening your own inner sense of authority.
Get ahead of the Holiday rush, elevate your health, feel lighter, gain greater clarity, and increase your energy...all while connecting to a supportive community.
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Stay inspired,
Jason & Téa
This communication is intended for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We speak of our own direct experience. Always do your own research and be responsible for your own decisions.
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