Blog by Kate Vazquez
Symbolism of the Double Upside-Down Triangle
When I created Radiant By Design, I envisioned a double upside-down triangle as the symbol to represent it. There are so many things that this symbol represents that embodies everything in Radiant By Design. The double upside-down triangle, also known as the water...
The Human Design + the Nervous System Connection
Human Design is a system that combines principles of astrology, the I Ching, the Kabbalah, and the Chakra system to create a blueprint of an individual's unique energetic makeup. One of the key components of Human Design is the concept of the nervous system and how it...
What is Your Stress Response?
Stress is a normal and natural part of life, but when it becomes chronic and unmanaged, it can have a significant impact on our physical and mental health. One of the ways that stress affects our bodies is through the activation of the nervous system and adrenals. Our...
TO FAST OR NOT FAST
TO FAST OR NOT TO FAST Fasting has been gaining popularity in recent years for its potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved digestion, and even increased longevity. However, fasting is not for everyone and can have potential negative effects on...
UNDERSTAND YOUR DIGESTION TYPE
Understanding your digestion type in Human Design can be helpful in supporting your gut health in a number of ways. In Human Design, there are different digestion types based on the definition and openness of certain centers in your chart. DIGESTION TYPE - DEFINED OR...
Emotional Health Support: Defined Sacral
In human design, the emotional center is one of the nine energy centers and is associated with emotional awareness, intuition, and the ability to connect with others on an emotional level. If you have a defined sacral (emotional) center, this center provides you with...
Immune-boosting Support: Defined Spleen Center
If you have a defined spleen center in human design, it is believed that you have a strong and reliable immune system. The spleen center is associated with the body's ability to recognize and respond to potential threats, including pathogens, toxins, and other...
Functional Medicine Meets Human Design
When functional medicine meets human design, it can lead to a more personalized and holistic approach to your health. FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Functional medicine is an approach that focuses on addressing the root cause of an illness, rather than just managing symptoms. It...
How I supported MTHFR & COMT
On my health journey, I discovered I have a mutation of the MTHFR and COMT gene. Initially, this explained why I experienced anxiety, migraines, and hormonal imbalance coming off 15+ years of taking birth control. I did what I learned in functional medicine: took...
THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON MTHFR & COMT
Stress and its effects on health are a growing concern in today's fast-paced world. If you have a MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) and COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) gene mutation, stress can have a particularly significant impact on your well-being....
Stress Starts with Our Thoughts
We have different types of nervous systems in our body. Stress is what triggers the nervous system, starting with our thoughts. To understand how this is happening, let's look at how are bodies are "wired." First, we have the central nervous system, which is our brain...
What is Your Cortisol Pattern Telling You?
Do you experience fatigue, anxiety and insomnia? Or do you feel wired & tired at bedtime? Or you sleep 10+ hours and still are exhausted all day? I’d check your cortisol levels, girlfriend. Your cortisol patterns is trying to tell you something....