If exercise has ever felt confusing because you live with chronic symptoms, flares, or autoimmune issues, this blog is for you. Learn how the right kind of movement can support an anti-inflammatory response, calm the nervous system, and improve overall health—without pushing your body too far. Inside, I’m sharing how the Balance App helps you move on good days, support your body on flare days, and build a sustainable wellness routine with anti-inflammatory recipes, foundational habit tracking, and symptom-sensitive strategies.
Kristie Lengel
March 30, 2026
E91- Symptoms of Histamine Intolerance & What Causes It
Struggling with allergy-like symptoms like bloating, skin rashes, headaches, or a runny nose after eating? In this episode, Kristie breaks down histamine intolerance symptoms, the role of DAO enzyme activity, and the root causes behind high histamine levels—so you can better understand your body and start healing.
March 17, 2026
E90-Tips for Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time: Spring Forward
When the clocks spring forward for daylight saving time, many people experience sleep disruption, fatigue, and changes in their circadian rhythm. In this episode, Kristie explains how the one-hour shift affects your body’s internal clock and shares simple strategies—like morning light exposure, improved sleep hygiene, and consistent sleep routines—to help your body adjust to the new schedule.
March 11, 2026
Epigenetic Health: The Benefits of Testing your DNA
Your genes are your blueprint, not your destiny. In this blog, I break down how epigenetic health, gene expression, and the 3X4 Genetic Blueprint DNA test can offer actionable insights into detoxification, hormone balance, inflammation, and other root-cause patterns. By comparing your genetic makeup with your symptoms and bloodwork, we can create a more personalized, proactive approach to support better health outcomes and help you achieve optimal health.
March 03, 2026
E89- The 5 Root Causes of Chronic Disease & Symptoms
Are chronic diseases really genetic destiny—or are lifestyle factors and environmental exposures driving the symptoms of chronic illness? In this episode, Kristie breaks down the 5 root causes behind chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases, gut health issues, infections, and nutrient deficiencies—and how addressing the root cause of disease can transform your healing process.
February 17, 2026
Voyage Savannah Feature: Kristie Calise & the Balance App
I was featured in Voyage Savannah and shared the story behind Balance App LLC—how chronic fatigue, mold illness (CIRS), Lyme, POTS, and MCAS led me to functional nutrition and building Balance: Fitness for Healing. This post recaps the interview and why I created a gentle, symptom-sensitive wellness app with nervous system tools, foundational habits, and supportive weekly workouts. Click to read the full feature.
February 16, 2026
E88- How to Use Healing Hobbies to Boost Your Health Journey
What if the next step in your healing process isn’t another supplement… but a hobby? In Episode 88 of #BALANCE Banter, I share how book club, gardening, knitting, and other creative outlets helped regulate my nervous system, reduce anxious thoughts, and bring me back to the present moment—one small, joyful step at a time.
February 16, 2026
Healing Chicken Soup
Servings: 8 Ingredients: âš« 4 tbsp olive oil âš« 3 cups carrots, peeled and sliced âš« 2 cups celery, diced âš« 1 cup yellow onion, diced âš« 4 cloves garlic, minced âš« 8 cups chicken bone broth (chicken broth for low histamine) âš« 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped âš« 2 bay leaf âš« 2 tsp
February 02, 2026
E87- Medical Gaslighting: How to Be Heard in Chronic Illness
Medical gaslighting is a silent epidemic affecting people with chronic illnesses, invisible symptoms, and complex health conditions. In this episode, Kristie shares her own experience with medical trauma and offers practical tools to help you prepare for medical appointments, avoid dismissal, and leave feeling validated and supported—especially when navigating chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and unexplained physical symptoms.
January 26, 2026
The Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Immune System
Stuck indoors during winter storms and feeling run down? Vitamin D isn’t just for bone health—it acts like a hormone and plays a crucial role in immune function. In this post, we’ll break down how vitamin D receptors influence immune cells (including T cells, B cells, and dendritic cells), why low vitamin D levels can raise your risk of respiratory infections and autoimmune diseases, how to interpret a vitamin D blood test, and when vitamin D supplementation (especially D3 with K2) may be the missing piece.