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Last night at poker, I was asked a simple question: “Why are you so into health?”
It’s a fair question—and the answer isn’t what most people assume.

This isn’t about trends, perfection, or preaching. It started with curiosity, turned into understanding, and eventually became something I felt compelled to share, because I care.

Over the past 30 years, this knowledge became deeply intertwined with the health journeys of people close to me—but that part of the story can wait.

This is the short version of how it all started.

Quick note before you scroll past:

I’m not sharing this to sell anything. I’m sharing it because this is where my passion for health ACTUALLY began—long before nutrition, supplements, or brands were ever part of the conversation.

This all started for me in Intro to Biochemistry at university. I still have my notes.

For the first time, I could see how life actually works at the cellular level—and it completely changed how I thought about health.

This image represents something incredible:
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates don’t just “turn into energy.” They move through beautifully interconnected biochemical cycles, and every step depends on specific nutrients being available in optimal forms, and proportions.

If the image is hard to see, here’s what those cycles rely on every single day (and there is so many more for other cyles).

Key nutrients required to keep energy production running smoothly:

B-vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9)
Magnesium
Iron
Zinc
Copper
Manganese
Potassium
Biotin
Lipoic acid
Carnitine
CoQ10
Vitamin C
Amino acids (from protein)

It looks complex…but the idea is simple.

👉 Give the body what it needs, and it knows exactly what to do.

What amazed me most was how elegant nature is. So complex in structure—yet so simple in concept. When nutrients are present, the biochemistry just… works.

The next logical question became:
How do we consistently get all of this into our cells—every single day?

In a perfect world, we’d eat flawlessly all the time. Real life doesn’t work that way.

And that’s where this analogy hits home for me:

🚗 Why would you put low-grade oil in your car just because you don’t drive perfectly all of the time?

You still want the engine protected.
You still want performance.
You still want longevity.
The same logic applies to your body.

That’s why I encourage everyone—regardless of diet, habits, stress level, or lifestyle—to consider adding something supportive to their biochemistry. Not to be perfect. Just to be better supported.

After years of trying brands that looked good on labels but delivered very little, I eventually learned how the supplement industry actually works in their manufacturing and marketing. It is quite something. That’s when and more importantly why I made the switch to USANA.

Even the name says it all: USANA comes from Greek and Latin roots meaning “True Health.”

Founded by immunologist and microbiologist Myron Wentz, the focus has always been clear—cellular health, performance, and protection, backed by real science. If you knew his story, you would realize that you were very likely positively affected by his genius in your medical history.

That’s why I share this. Not because anyone needs to give up their lifestyle. Not because anyone has to be perfect.

But because everyone benefits when their cells finally get what they’ve been missing.

Nature really is amazing.

This is where my ❤️ is, always has been and always will be. Reach out anytime. 🍻

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(credit to Dr. William Wallace for energy pathways image)

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CHRONICLES FROM THE CLASSROOM

Building Warershed models. Simulating water flow and human activity impact on water systems. Cool!

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CHRONICLES FROM THE CLASSROOM

Some fairly decent snacks were provided by a great school nutrition program at school...kudos to those staff who arranged them. 🍎🥛😋 It's time to introduce Science Fair opportunities to the 7th graders. 🧪🔬💡 Let's see what they come up with. 🤔👩‍🏫🌟 The 8th graders are off to a great start this morning. 🚀✨😊

A Healthy Brain Relies on Good Nutrition

Your brain processes an incredible amount of information to keep your body running smoothly. And, as the body’s command center, your brain requires a lot of energy and quality nutritional support.

Understand which nutrients support a healthy brain, how they work, and where to get them in your diet.

https://askthescientists.com/nutrients-brain-health/

Quality supplements:

https://askthescientists.com/qa/cellsentials/

https://askthescientists.com/qa/copaprime/