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The Magic of Midlife Healing
Will Functional Medicine Save Me From Biologics?
Feb 7 • 
Blair Bryan
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It's a Miracle
Two years of suffering, a dozen doctors, and the life-changing treatment no one bothered to mention.
Jul 25 • 
Blair Bryan
Today I'm 50
A Midlife Pep Talk About Owning the Rest of the Journey
Jul 11 • 
Blair Bryan
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Off the Wagon
An honest reset a few weeks before 50 with less guilt and more grace.
Jun 27 • 
Blair Bryan
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The Shape of Healing
It’s not linear, it’s not perfect, but this week showed me just how far I’ve come.
May 9 • 
Blair Bryan
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Plot Twists and Psoriasis
Juggling chronic illness, audiobooks, and why my scale can go kick rocks!
Apr 25 • 
Blair Bryan
26 Plants a Week: The Gut Health Challenge That Changed Everything
One simple shift transformed my energy, reduced anxiety, and even improved my hair. Here’s how it went...and why you might want to try it too.
Mar 21 • 
Blair Bryan
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Bloodwork, Tests & Mystery Diagnoses
From unexpected test results to DIY poop transplants (yes, really), here’s what I’ve learned—and why I’m still holding onto hope (and my sense of…
Mar 7 • 
Blair Bryan
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