Why Omega-3's Are Essential (And Why You Need More)
LISA WISE • October 29, 2025
Your Weekly Wellness Wednesday
October 29, 2025
Today, we're diving into one of the most critical supplements on my Top 5 list: Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
You've likely heard of the big three: ALA, DHA, and EPA. While you might get enough ALA from your diet, it is very difficult to get adequate amounts of the others. The unfortunate truth is that most of us are deficient, which is why supplementation is so necessary.
The Omega-3 Deficiency Problem
The standard American diet is loaded with Omega-6 fatty acids, creating a major imbalance.
- The Goal: A healthy ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 is between 3:1 and 6:1.
- The Reality: Most Americans have a ratio between 10:1 and 25:1!
This massive imbalance is linked to a variety of symptoms, from inflammation and allergies to mood swings and cognitive decline.
Omega-3: Your Internal Tune-Up
These essential fatty acids act as a powerful internal tune-up for your entire body. Here are just a few of the functions they support:
- Heart & Circulation: Decreases your risk of heart disease, diminishes plaque buildup in arteries, raises HDL ("good" cholesterol), and lowers triglycerides.
- Brain & Mood: Essential for optimal brain function and can help reduce symptoms of depression.
- Cellular Energy: Crucial for mitochondrial function (the energy centers of your cells).
- Anti-Inflammatory: Helps decrease inflammation throughout your body and may reduce PMS symptoms.
As an Integrative Health Practitioner and Nutritionist, I emphasize high-quality Omega-3 supplementation because it's a foundational step to optimize your health.
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Hugs and Health,
Lisa
Wellness Wednesday: Unpacking the DESTRESS Protocol—'S' is for Stress 🧘♀️ December 17, 2025 We have covered Diet and Exercise; this week, we move to the third letter of the DESTRESS Protocol: S is for Stress . Most people aren’t even aware of the profound impact stress has on their physical health. I often hear individuals blame "feeling sick," headaches, or lack of focus on external factors, when the real culprit is hidden stress. In our fast-paced world, it’s not about if or when you’ll face a stressful situation—it’s about how you manage it and your awareness of how it’s playing out in your daily life. The Ripple Effect of Stress According to the Mayo Clinic, stress symptoms affect your body, your thoughts, and your behaviors. Here is how those "Step-by-Step" connections often look: If your Body feels... Headaches Your Mind creates... Anxiety Your Behavior becomes... Overeating or Under-eating If your Body feels... Sleep Issues Your Mind creates... Sadness or "Prickliness" Your Behavior becomes... Social withdrawal or getting sick easier The Science of "Fight-or-Flight" When you are stressed, your body triggers a "fight-or-flight" response, surging the hormone cortisol into your bloodstream. This makes your heart race and your muscles tighten. While this response is designed to protect you in life-threatening situations, it is simply not sustainable to live in this state day in and day out—whether it’s caused by traffic, work deadlines, or constant digital pings. Over time, chronic cortisol exposure takes a serious toll on your immune system and overall quality of life. The good news? Awareness is the first step toward a reset. Take the Next Step Next week, we will uncover proactive ways to manage these stressors. In the meantime, if you know someone struggling to find balance, please share this message with them! Ready to proactively manage your stress and reclaim your health? Visit my website to learn more about my DESTRESS Protocol: www.step-by-stepwellness.com Hugs and Health, Lisa
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Wellness Wednesday: Let's Rethink the 10,000 Step Rule November 5, 2025 You've probably heard (or even obsessed over!) the 10,000 steps a day philosophy. But have you ever wondered where that number came from? Here’s a little history: The concept originated in Japan around the time of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, as fitness awareness grew. A company began selling a pedometer named Manpo-kei, which literally translates to "10,000 steps." It was a great marketing tool, and the idea quickly caught on globally. My Step-by-Step Approach to Movement Here’s the good news: You are not failing if you don't hit 10,000 steps! Recent science shows that you can gain significant health benefits without reaching that original marketing goal. A study this year in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that walking just shy of 4,000 steps a day (around 2 miles) can significantly reduce your risk of dying from any cause. Wow! The real key? You were born to move. Instead of striving for an overwhelming number, let's embrace "exercise snacks" —small, doable bursts of movement throughout your day. 1,000 steps takes about 10 minutes. The goal of 4,000 steps takes about 40 minutes of total walking. You can easily break this up: Maybe 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes before lunch, and 20 minutes after dinner. It adds up! Do what you can today, and strive for incremental improvements tomorrow. Ready to find other sustainable strategies that fit your lifestyle? Visit my website to explore my personalized wellness programs and book a FREE consultation to optimize your health and energy: www.Step-by-StepWellness.com Hugs and Health, Lisa A Small Request for a Big Impact! Did you know that your Google review is one of the most powerful tools for helping others find my services? It allows me to reach individuals who are searching for real solutions to achieve a healthier, more vibrant life. It only takes a minute, but the impact is enormous. Thank you for being part of the Step-by-Step Wellness community! Click to leave your review now: https://app.trydrumroll.com/card/4814cb6e-bd06-40f5-9bb3-8f5b3fdd5ce3
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