Foundations of Health

Most of us are taught a simple equation: More effort = better results. That logic works in school, training, and productivity. So it makes sense that when healing feels slow, people respond the same way—by trying harder. They add another workout. Another rule. Another layer of monitoring. But here’s the paradox most people never hear: In healing, effort can quietly become the very thing that slows progress . When Effort Becomes a Stress Signal Effort isn’t neutral. To your

If you feel like you know what to do but can’t seem to do it consistently, you’re not lazy—and you’re not broken. Most of the people I work with are already trying. They’re moving their bodies. They’re eating reasonably well. They’re reading, learning, planning, resetting. And yet… They feel exhausted before they even begin. That’s not a motivation problem. That’s a system problem.

If you’re anything like the people I work with, you’re not doing nothing. You move your body. You eat “pretty well.” You’ve tried physical therapy, yoga, supplements, apps, programs, resets. You’ve read the books. You’ve followed the advice. And yet… you still feel tired. Or tight. Or overwhelmed. Still behind. Still frustrated. Still wondering why it isn’t clicking. When effort doesn’t lead to progress, most people quietly assume the problem is them. Most of the time,