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Peptides may be the catalyst your body needs to reset

You’ve tried everything—clean eating, supplements, workouts—but still feel stuck in survival mode. Here’s why peptides could be the missing piece, but not for the reasons you think

When you're stuck in a chronic state of fight-or-flight, your body isn’t just stressed—it’s wired for survival.

Your nervous system forgets what safety feels like, constantly perceiving danger.

This becomes your baseline, leaving you disconnected, from what feels like, yourself.


This is where Peptides can be a Catalyst (Not a Crutch)


What are Peptides?

Peptides act as biological messengers that can help the body remember what it’s designed to do—repair, regenerate, and thrive.

They may not be a cure-all, but they help guide the body’s response.


Key Peptides & Their Functions

Some peptides have powerful applications in healing:

  • BPC-157 → Repair gut lining, support tissue regeneration, and reduce inflammation

  • CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin → Stimulate natural growth hormone production for anti-aging and recovery

  • DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide) → Regulates deep sleep and supports the HPA axis (critical for adrenal health)

  • Thymosin Alpha-1 & Beta-4 → Support immune function and tissue healing


Potential Pitfalls of Peptide Therapy

While peptides can offer relief, they may not be addressing the root cause of chronic stress or imbalance.

They can act as a temporary amplifier, but the underlying issue may still persist.


Before initiating Peptide Therapy, here are some questions to ask yourself first:

  • When are peptides truly necessary, and when are they a shortcut for deeper work?

  • Are they addressing the root cause, or are they acting as a biohacking crutch?

  • How do we balance traditional herbal alchemy and lifestyle modifications with peptide science?

If someone with HPA axis dysfunction takes DSIP or Epithalon, they might feel better, but are they also addressing underlying nervous system dysregulation (such as trauma responses, chronic fight-or-flight states, or nutrient deficiencies)?


How to approach Peptides instead?

Use them intentionally, alongside herbs and energetics that restore balance rather than as a crutch.


For example:

Instead of relying solely on BPC-157 for gut healing, combining it with bitters (Gentian, Dandelion), demulcents (Marshmallow, Slippery Elm), and an anti-inflammatory diet to ensure long-term gut restoration

Interested in exploring the benefits of Peptides?

If peptides sound like a potential solution for you, and you want to dig deeper into how they fit into the broader picture of health:

Book a call with me today to learn how peptides, herbs, and nervous system healing can work together for long-term healing.



In health,

Dr. My Tang, ND

 
 
 

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