Nutrients are the building blocks of life and health—yet many of us are unknowingly running on empty. In a perfect world, we’d get everything we need from a nutrient-dense, whole-food diet. But thanks to modern agricultural practices, chronic stress, processed foods, and gut health issues, many people today are walking around functionally malnourished and they don’t even know it..
WHAT ARE NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES?
At Balanced Healing, Juliann works to uncover and correct hidden nutrient deficiencies by identifying why they're happening in the first place—not just handing you a bottle of supplements and sending you on your way.
the balanced healing
approach is different
HOW HEALING IS DIFFERENT
AT BALANCED HEALING
At Balanced Healing, Juliann doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Her goal is to correct the root imbalance—not mask symptoms with pills.
juliann will help heal by:
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Conduct functional lab testing to assess for micronutrient levels and absorption
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Run comprehensive blood panels to identify red flags early
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Review food journals and dietary history
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Consider stress levels, gut function, and lifestyle patterns
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Use targeted supplementation only when needed, along with whole-body strategies to support absorption and utilization
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Create dietary recommends using traditional Chinese medicine food therapy principles to support your bio-individualistic needs
understanding the root cause of
NUTRIENT DEPLETION
Nutrient deficiencies aren’t always about poor food choices. Even if you’re eating well, your body may be unable to absorb, utilize, or retain the nutrients it needs.
medications that commonly
DEPLETE NUTRIENTS
Many prescription drugs interfere with nutrient absorption, storage, or metabolism. These include:
Acid blockers
Antibiotics
Cholesterol-lowering medications
Laxatives and diuretics
Oral Birth Control Pills
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Fatigue or low energy
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Constipation
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Mood changes (irritability, anxiety, or depression)
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Restless legs
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES
Symptoms vary depending on which nutrients are lacking, but common signs include:
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Hair loss or thinning
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Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
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Brain fog, poor memory, and trouble concentrating
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Frequent illness or lowered immune response
Low bone density
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Muscle cramps or weakness
Headaches and dizziness
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Dry, flaky skin or brittle nails
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PMS, irregular cycles, or hormonal symptoms
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Some of the most frequently seen deficiencies include:
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Iodine
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Vitamin D (yes, even in the Sunshine State!)
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Vitamin B12
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Vitamin A
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Magnesium
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Omega 3’s
Shouldn’t I Just Take a Supplement?
Supplementing blindly without understanding why you're deficient can do more harm than good.
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For example, if you have a parasite or stealth pathogen feeding off your nutrients, taking a supplement may not only be ineffective—it could be feeding the problem.
This is why we don’t just chase numbers—we ask, "Why is your body depleted in the first place?"
Is your body missing key nutrients — and is that keeping you from feeling your best?
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NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES
your next steps
If you suspect you may be low in key nutrients—or you're dealing with unexplained fatigue, mood changes, or gut issues—let’s dig deeper and uncover the why behind it all.