Your Body Is Not Broken - It’s Speaking. Here’s Exactly What It's Trying to Tell You.
- Julie Smullen
- Nov 17
- 4 min read
by Julie Smullen FNC CGP CGC, Nourished With Love
I’ve met so many people this week who feel completely lost in their health.
They’re eating “healthy.” They’ve tried every diet on the internet. They’re taking supplements their friends swear by. They’ve booked GP appointments, only to be told “your bloods are normal.” And yet- they’re still bloated, tired, inflamed, moody, anxious, breaking out, or stuck in a body that just doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the truth I tell everyone:
Your body isn’t failing you.
It’s communicating with you - loudly. Nobody ever taught you how to listen.
Your symptoms are not random. They’re messages. Clues. Signals that something deeper needs attention.
And when you finally understand what those signals mean? That’s when real healing begins.
This is the foundation of what I do at Nourished With Love. Your body has an innate intelligence. Give it the right environment… and it knows exactly what to do.
Let’s break down what your symptoms actually mean - in real, simple, human language.
BLOATING & DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT
(And no - it’s not “normal.”)
Most people normalise bloating. They think it’s just what happens after eating. It’s not.
What bloating is really telling you:
Your gut lining might be irritated
Digestive enzymes could be low
Your microbiome is imbalanced
Foods you eat every day are causing inflammation
Your body is struggling to break down fats, carbs, or proteins
Bloating is usually the first red flag that the gut needs support. Ignore it long enough and it spirals into nutrient deficiencies, skin problems, fatigue, and inflammation.
CHRONIC FATIGUE & LOW ENERGY
Fatigue is bigger than “I’m tired.”
It’s a biological SOS.
Common underlying causes:
Mitochondria not producing energy properly
Iron, B12, magnesium, or vitamin D deficiencies
Inflammation draining your system
Blood sugar being all over the place
Poor liver detoxification
Genetics affecting your energy pathways (SmartDNA shows this clearly)
When your energy is gone, your body is prioritising survival - not healing. It’s your system saying: “I don’t have enough to run properly.”
ANXIETY, BRAIN FOG, LOW MOOD
Emotional symptoms often start in the gut - not the mind.
What’s really going on:
Gut bacteria producing chemicals that affect your brain
Leaky gut triggering brain inflammation
Poor methylation affecting neurotransmitter production
Omega-3, B vitamins, magnesium deficiencies
Hormones swinging from stress
Genetics affecting detox pathways and mood regulation
You can’t fix your mind if your biology is out of balance.
This is why so many people do “all the mindset work” and still feel anxious or flat - the body hasn't been addressed.
SKIN ISSUES (ECZEMA, ACNE, PSORIASIS, RASHES)
Your skin is not just your skin - it’s a reflection of your gut, liver, immune system, and nutrient status.
Root causes often include:
Immune system activation
Food intolerances
Gut permeability
Poor liver detox
Dysbiosis
Low essential fatty acids
Inflammatory foods
Creams help symptoms. Nutrition fixes the problem.
HORMONE CHAOS (PMS, PCOS symptoms, mood swings)
Hormones don’t just “go bad. They respond to the environment you’re giving your body.
Common imbalances that drive hormone symptoms:
Blood sugar instability
Inflammation
Poor detox pathways (genetics again!)
Gut issues affecting estrogen recycling
Nutrient deficiencies
Stress and nervous system overload
Your hormones can’t balance themselves if your gut, liver, and nutrients aren’t supported.
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO SO MANY PEOPLE?
Because we live in a world our biology wasn’t designed for.
We’ve swapped:
real food → for ultra-processed
sunlight → for screens
movement → for sitting all day
community → for stress and overwhelm
minerals → for stimulants
rest → for burnout
Your body is doing its best in a modern world that is constantly working against it.
Your symptoms are protective. They’re your body trying to keep you alive, safe, balanced.
THIS IS WHERE SMARTDNA + FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION CHANGE EVERYTHING
Instead of guessing…Instead of trying random supplements…Instead of googling every symptom…
We can test:
✔ What foods YOUR body thrives on✔ What you’re genetically sensitive to✔ What nutrients you struggle to absorb✔ Whether your detox pathways need support✔ Your inflammation profile✔ How your gut bacteria are influencing your hormones, mood, energy, and digestion✔ What needs attention NOW!
This is personalised nutrition. This is why people finally get answers after years of feeling dismissed.
THIS IS WHY I DO WHAT I DO
Nourished With Love exists because people deserve better. You deserve to understand your body.
You deserve answers, clarity, and real healing - not band-aids.
Using:
GAPS principles
Functional nutrition
SmartDNA personalised testing
Nutrient analysis
Real food
Nervous system support
I help you create an environment where your body can finally do what it was designed to do:
✨ Heal✨ Repair✨ Restore balance✨ Thrive
IF YOUR BODY HAS BEEN WHISPERING… OR SCREAMING… IT’S TIME TO LISTEN.
Your symptoms are speaking. Let’s decode them - together.
Your body is not broken. It’s incredible - it just needs the right environment.
© Nourished with Love by Julie Smullen
Certified SmartDNA &GAPS Practitioner & Functional Nutrition Consultant
Gut & Genetic Practitioner
GAPS • SmartDNA • Functional Nutrition
Heal • Nourish • Thrive Naturally
Disclaimer
The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, medications, supplements, or lifestyle - especially if you have existing medical conditions or concerns.
Nourished With Love offers nutritional and functional wellness guidance, not medical services. All insights shared here reflect general principles and may not be appropriate for every individual. Your health needs are unique, and personalised advice should be sought where required.
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