4 Fundamental Ways to Support Your Body (When You’re Tired of Being Told “Everything Looks Fine”)

Have you ever been told your blood tests are “normal”—but deep down, you know something’s off?

You’re not imagining things.
That bone-deep exhaustion… the mood swings, brain fog, acne, irregular periods, clumps of hair in the shower… that feeling of “I just don’t feel like myself”—they’re real. And they’re not something you should ignore or push through.

If you’ve been dismissed, gaslit, or told to “just manage your stress,” this is your reminder:
Your body is not broken. It’s communicating. And there’s a functional way to support it.

What Are the Four Female Fundamentals™?

The Four Fundamentals™ are the foundation of how your cells—and your symptoms—work. When these are supported, everything else flows. When they’re neglected, your body starts to whisper (or scream) through symptoms.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Nervous System – The Driver

If your body was a car, your nervous system would be the driver—constantly scanning your internal and external environment to keep you safe.

Red flags: You feel stuck in survival mode. You’re anxious, exhausted, reactive, or completely numb.
Support it with: Grounding rituals, pleasure, and play. True rest—not numbing out with a screen or wine, but green light rest that allows repair and regulation.

2. Metabolism – The Engine

Your metabolism isn’t just about your weight. It’s how your cells generate energy.

Red flags: Cold hands and feet. Hair loss. No appetite. Foggy brain. You wake up tired.
Support it with: Sunlight, movement, blood sugar balance, and slowing down. If your nervous system is stuck in “go-go-go,” your engine will eventually stall.

3. Nutrients – The Fuel

You can eat all the “right foods” and still be nutrient depleted. Why? Because your body needs to absorb, utilize, and excrete nutrients properly.

Red flags: Constant bloating, iron levels that bounce back and forth, muscle cramps, brittle nails.
Support it with: Real food. High-mineral options. Reduce chemical and stress loads. And consider testing like HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) to understand your patterns.

4. Blood Sugars – The Hybrid Power Source

Your energy comes from both stored fat and immediate sugar. If your body can’t switch between fuel sources easily, you’ll feel it.

Red flags: Energy crashes, shakiness between meals, cravings, anxiety, insomnia.
Support it with: Protein, fats, and fiber. Consistent meals. Blood sugar balance is the unsexy secret behind hormone health, mood, and fertility.

Come Back to the Fundamentals

You don’t need another protocol, detox, or complicated supplement stack.
You need to reconnect with your body—and give your cells what they need.

🎧 Want the full breakdown?
→ Listen to Episode #1 of “What’s My Body Telling Me? Start Here With The Four Fundamentals” 
Available now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube (@DrAntheaTodd). Click below to tune into the episode.