Sue Ingebretson

The healthiest gut microbiomes have one thing in common: diversity. Aim for 30 different plant species per week (herbs, spices, seeds, veggies, fruits). Each plant feeds a different "tribe" of bacteria that keep you young. #GutHealth #Microbiome #HealthyEating

“The whole thought process of a #chronicallyill person is vastly different from a “healthy” person… they have no idea what it’s like—there may be 20 or more decisions you need to process before you can walk out your door.” buff.ly/XnJCM36 @KimberlyJPenix #ChronicPain

Not all calories are created equal. Some are void of nutrients while others are nutrient-dense. Challenge yourself to see how many colors you can get on one plate. Every color represents a different phytonutrient your body is craving. #EatTheRainbow #NutritionTips #Longevity

Any kind of systemic inflammation is going to affect every system in the body. It may manifest more in one particular anatomical area, but it affects the entire body. Inflammation is tied in with arthritis and memory loss. Diabetes, high insulin levels, high glucose levels, disruption of the gut microbiome are all part of the inflammatory process. We may feel healthy, but if this inflammation is raging inside of us, then we have a problem.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ So what is the best way to control inflammation while we’re still upstream? First, identify the triggers and causes of inflammation, and then help the body’s natural immune balance reset by providing the right conditions for it to thrive.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Everyone is treating the downstream effects of inflammation, instead of addressing the cause: multiple problems that are really linked together by inflammation.⁣⁣ If you don’t know where to start, I've put together a FREE guide to help you feel better fast, check it out: drhyman.com/pages/inflamma…

“I was #anxious—not because I had #anxiety but because I had #pain… The depression he thought he found was in response to: “I don’t go out much.” That is my life—because of the pain… It is not acceptable when our medical records contain falsehoods.” buff.ly/4bp9BZm?utm_co… #cpp

14 courage #quotes you need when living with #ChronicIllness I have been fighting a long time. I am not a survivor, I am warrior. buff.ly/AkM9Klz

Any text messages after 9 PM will be processed along with my morning coffee.

A good belly laugh increases your intake of oxygen-rich air and stimulates your heart, lungs, and muscles. It also releases endorphins that can temporarily decrease pain and improve your immune response. Have you laughed today? #ImmuneSystem #LaughterIsMedicine #Wellness

Vitamin D3 doesn't just support bones. In a study, it helped protect telomeres, the guardians of our chromosomes. A Harvard-led trial shows how targeted supplementation can slow aging at the cellular level. Omega-3s didn’t show the same effect as vitamin D3 did. Are you getting enough? #VitaminD3 #CellularHealth Mass. Vitamin D supplements may slow biological aging. Harvard Gazette. Published May 22, 2025.

Why do we treat alcohol like a harmless “little escape” when your body treats it like a toxin from the first sip? It starts with the brain, where alcohol disrupts your brain’s chemistry. Not to mention, it irritates your gut, raises blood pressure, damages the liver, and increases cancer risk even at low levels . And the long‑term damage stacks quietly. #HealthyHabits #BrainHealth

Berry Sweet #Chocolate Surprise #Recipe #ValentinesDay rebuildingwellness.com/berry-chocolat… via @SueInge

Many people have asked me about ways to regulate your nervous system. Here are some suggestions, backed by science: #NervousSystemRegulation #StressRecovery

Are you making choices that create health?

“The nature of #chronicillness is unpredictable…I may feel well enough to attend right up until the day… I have no control over when flare ups happen… I’m not well enough to even respond to messages when I’m having a really bad flare.” buff.ly/VRLPwg8 #ChronicPain

Listening to this sound could help reverse Alzheimer’s sciencefocus.com/news/sound-tre… by @sciencefocus #Alzheimers #dementia #science #health #wellness

National study finds where you live influences your body weight eurekalert.org/news-releases/…

Please re-Tweet this beautiful, empowering mantra for people striving to live fully with dementia. #Alzheimers #dementia #dignity #HumanRights #quote

Whenever you find yourself doubting... #ChronicQuotes #ResilienceQuotes #ChronicIllness buff.ly/Gs7rEJg

Older women are being significantly shortchanged by medical research. Men are the focus of more #health studies, leaving unanswered questions about women and #cancer, #Alzheimers and other serious conditions. kffhealthnews.org/news/article/o… by @judith_graham #dementia #WomensHealth