“If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got.” Henry Ford.
I love this idea because it applies so beautifully to our health.
Many of us want something to change. We want more energy, better digestion, a healthier weight, fewer cravings, or simply to feel better in our bodies. Yet sometimes we continue doing the very things that may be keeping us stuck.
We change our diet for a few weeks. We try another supplement. We start exercising. But underneath those changes, the same patterns remain.
This is where I believe functional medicine offers an important perspective. Instead of simply asking, “What symptom do you have?” we can begin asking, “Why is this happening?”
But there is another question that deserves just as much attention:
“What is my relationship with food?”
Food is rarely just about nutrition. We eat when we’re hungry, but we also eat when we’re stressed, tired, bored, celebrating, lonely, or looking for comfort. Our eating behaviors can be influenced by habits, emotions, beliefs, memories, and the environment around us.
This is why the Psychology of Eating is such an important part of the conversation.
Real change isn’t always about finding the perfect diet. Sometimes it’s about becoming curious about the patterns behind our choices.
What am I really hungry for?
What triggers my cravings?
How do I talk to myself when I eat something I regret?
Am I nourishing myself or simply reacting to stress?
These questions can open a completely different door.
When we look at the whole person,not just the plate, we create an opportunity for lasting change.
So if you’re hoping for a different health outcome, perhaps it’s time to gently ask yourself:
What am I doing the same way that may need to change?
Remember always that your microbiome is unique to you, much like a fingerprint.
To address specific health issues, I invite you to connect with me directly.
Faraz Berjis
Core Integrative Digestive wellness Inc.(CIDW)