The Truth About Health Information on Social Media: Why I Share It—But Hope You Don't Stop There
The Truth About Health Information on Social Media: Why I Share It—But Hope You Don't Stop There
As someone who spends a lot of time creating health content on social media, I think about this a lot.
I genuinely love educating. Off Beet exists to educate women (and men) how to heal their bodies from a root cause perspective. We do this largely with 1:1 lab reviews and nutrition coaching, but also have resources like Wilted Women, the Eat To Thrive Postpartum Nutrition Course, and then, of course, social media.
I’d love to work with people in a one-to-one setting 100% of the time, but then our reach would be limited. So, if a 60-second video or a cutely designed instagram post helps someone understand why they're exhausted, why they're experiencing painful periods, or why their digestion has changed, that's a win. If one post encourages a woman to advocate for herself or ask better questions about her health, then social media has done something really powerful.
But here's something that might surprise you:
I don't want social media to be your healthcare provider…And I don’t want you to take even MY word as truth for YOUR body.
Social Media Is Meant to Start the Conversation
Every post I make has one goal: to educate.
Not diagnose.
Not prescribe.
Not convince every woman that she has the same problem.
Social media is an incredible platform for introducing concepts that many people have never heard before. It can teach you about blood sugar, hormones, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, stress, sleep, or why symptoms often have deeper root causes. It can be an incredible jumping off place for you to catch an idea that you connect with and then look deeper.
But a 30-second reel can never tell your entire health story.
Your body is far more complex than any algorithm could ever capture.
The Pressure to Go Viral
If I'm being honest, social media can reward certainty—even when certainty isn't appropriate.
Posts with bold claims often get more attention:
"Your cortisol is why you can't lose weight."
"This one supplement will fix your hormones."
"Everyone needs to heal their gut."
Those statements are simple. They're catchy. They spread quickly. The truth is usually less exciting—but far more helpful.
Sometimes high cortisol is the problem, but sometimes it isn't. Sometimes gut health is a major piece of the puzzle. Sometimes it has very little to do with the symptoms you're experiencing.
As healthcare professionals, we have a responsibility to acknowledge that nuance, even if it doesn't perform as well online.
Your Health Is Individual
One of the biggest reasons I love functional nutrition is because it reminds us that symptoms are clues—not conclusions. Two women can experience the exact same symptom and have completely different root causes.
Fatigue could stem from nutrient deficiencies, poor sleep, chronic stress, blood sugar imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, inadequate calorie intake, postpartum depletion, or something entirely different.
That's why I hesitate when I see social media posts that claim, "Everyone should do this."
Very little in health applies to everyone. I believe God, our divine Creator, made us each individually with a purpose. With 1000s of labs run through Off Beet over the years, it’s only become more evident to me that bodies are uniquely designed and uniquely healed.
I Want You to Think Critically—Even About My Content
One of the greatest compliments I could receive isn't that someone bought every supplement I mentioned.
It's that they became curious That they learned enough to ask better questions and become their own health advocate. That they stopped accepting blanked statements like "you're just getting older" as the only explanation for how they feel.
I want my content to empower you, not make you dependent on me.
If you ever feel like someone on social media has all the answers—including me—that's probably a good time to pause and keep learning.
The Best Health Advice Usually Isn't the Most Viral
The habits that improve health the most rarely become trending videos.
They're the basics that people overlook because they aren't flashy:
Eating whole, real foods.
Stabilizing blood sugar with balanced meals.
Sleeping consistently.
Managing stress.
Supporting your body with nutrient-dense foods.
Moving regularly.
Spending time outside.
Being patient with the healing process.
These habits don't promise overnight transformation. But they create lasting change. In my book, Wilted Women, I outline these basic foundations of life that are actually given to us as a format for living in the Bible. They seem simple, but the science is complex. We have an amazing creator who actually wants us to enjoy His world and then are rewarded when we do!
Social Media Is a Tool—Not the Destination
I'm grateful for social media because it allows me to reach women who may never have discovered root-cause nutrition otherwise. Your health deserves more than a trending sound, a viral post, or a one-size-fits-all solution.
If this resonates with you, you may love reading Wilted Women, or reach out to us for a discovery call on how we can work together for your specific body’s needs!
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