Post 11: Supplements

Helpers! Not Heroes.

Supplements: Helpers, Not Heroes

Short answer? Yes—supplements can be incredibly helpful. But they’re not magic. Their role is to support your body’s healing. Your role? Stop giving your body junk that keeps it from healing in the first place.

No supplement can outwork a fast-food habit. If you’re still guzzling soda, living off white bread, and ignoring movement, you might as well spray perfume on a manure pile and call it a garden.

Let’s clear up a few myths:

“Natural” isn’t a label—it’s a standard.
A product can say “natural” and still be a chemical cocktail. Think of a juice bottle that says “Made with Real Juice!”… but it’s 5% fruit and 95% sugar and artificial flavor. Read the fine print.

Food-based = bioavailable.
Supplements made from real food are absorbed better and gentler on the system. “From scratch” doesn’t mean boxed mix + mystery seasoning packet. The same goes for vitamins.

Less is more.
I once had a client—let’s call him Mr. Pillman—show up with two grocery bags full of supplements. Over 40 bottles, $1,000+ invested... and nothing sticking. He rarely took anything consistently, often quit after a few days, and his gut was screaming for mercy. It's a common trap: searching for the magic pill instead of making real change.

Start simple:
✔️ Choose truly natural supplements.
✔️ Get a solid multivitamin and fish oil if needed.
✔️ Add one or two targeted supplements based on your current needs.
✔️ Use them temporarily, not forever.

Here’s my favorite analogy:
Your body is a car. Food and hydration are the gas. Your adrenal system? That’s your shocks. When they’re shot, every little bump in life feels like a crash. Supplements can restore balance if you stop pouring sludge in the tank.

Also—don’t assume “natural” means harmless. Many prescription drugs are derived from plants. Herbs have powerful effects and can interact with meds or other supplements. So don’t mix and match like you’re building a smoothie bar.

Bottom line?

Feed your body real food.
Move often.
Rest when needed.
Then, use supplements as support—not as crutches.

Because healing doesn’t come from the vitamin aisle. It starts in your kitchen... and sometimes on your walking trail.