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Three Health Coach Mistakes and How to Fix Them

The coaching errors that keep clients stuck in inflammation cycles—and what to do instead.

July 25, 2026 · 7 min · Quiet Inflammation
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The Cortisol Cost of Counting Every Macro

Your macro tracker might be raising your cortisol — and the stress of rigid food rules can fuel the inflammation you’re trying to fix.

July 23, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia comparing cooking oils in a kitchen — olive oil, butter, and vegetable oil on the counter

Seed Oils vs Olive Oil vs Butter: Which Is Best to Cook With?

The cooking oil aisle is a war zone. Here’s what actually matters when choosing between seed oils, olive oil, and butter — based on research, not Instagram.

July 21, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia examining prebiotic-rich foods on a kitchen counter with research notes

Prebiotic Foods: How Fiber Fights Inflammation

Your gut bacteria are waiting for fiber you’re not giving them. Here’s how prebiotic foods produce anti-inflammatory compounds — and what happens when you finally deliver.

July 20, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia reviewing research papers about health optimization costs and evidence

The Cost of Health Optimization: What Research Says

Before you spend another dollar on a biohacking protocol, here’s what the science says about the real cost-benefit of health optimization.

July 19, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia reviewing gut health research papers with a cup of herbal tea

IBS Affects 1 in 10 Clients: What the Research Says

IBS isn’t in your head — it’s in your gut microbiome. Here’s what the latest research says about subtypes, inflammation, and what actually helps.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
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Microplastics: A Functional Medicine Approach to Quiet Inflammation

Microplastics aren’t just an environmental concern — they’re accumulating in human tissue. Here’s what a functional medicine approach to the problem looks like.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia with a disappointed expression examining microplastic contamination research at her desk

Microplastics: A Functional Medicine Guide to Reducing Exposure

Microplastics trigger endocrine disruption and inflammation through specific mechanisms — and a functional medicine approach targets both exposure and resilience.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia with a thoughtful expression studying neuroinflammation pathways and immune signaling diagrams

Neuroinflammation: How Gut Inflammation Becomes Brain Fog

The immune pathway from gut inflammation to brain fog runs through cytokines and microglial activation — and it’s more direct than you think.

July 18, 2026 · 5 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia reviewing cortisol cycle diagram with stress and inflammation markers

The Cortisol-Inflammation Loop: Why Your Body Fights Recovery

The cortisol-inflammation feedback loop explains why stress makes inflammation worse and inflammation disrupts your sleep, energy, and recovery.

July 18, 2026 · 5 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia confident expression with anatomical nerve illustration, warm research scene

The Vagus Nerve: How Your Gut Literally Talks to Your Brain

Your gut sends signals to your brain through the vagus nerve — and gut bacteria control what those signals say.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia with a confident expression holding vitamin D research data and personalized dosing charts

Vitamin D: Why a Personalized Approach Beats Standard Dosing

Your vitamin D needs depend on genetics, body weight, gut health, and baseline levels — not a one-size-fits-all supplement dose.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation

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