Motherhood is one of the most beautiful, God-ordained roles a person can carry. Yet it’s also one of the most demanding. I’ve had the honor of treating mothers from all walks of life, and one common thread I see again and again is this: moms give so much of themselves—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—that they often find themselves running on empty.

This Mother’s Day, I want to do more than celebrate moms. I want to equip them. Because when moms are restored, renewed, and filled with energy, everyone in the family benefits.

Here are seven powerful ways moms can take back their health, joy, and vitality—backed by science, rooted in Scripture, and simple enough to start today.

1. Balance Blood Sugar to Beat Fatigue

Most moms I see don’t realize how much their energy levels are tied to blood sugar. Those afternoon crashes, brain fog, and sudden mood swings? Often, that’s not just stress—it’s a glucose rollercoaster.

A study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience (2018) found that unstable blood sugar can trigger fatigue and emotional instability, particularly in women under high stress.

Start your day with healthy fats and fiber—like pasture-raised eggs, avocado, or a scoop of my MCT Oil Powder in your coffee. This helps stabilize energy and curb cravings throughout the day.

2. Rebuild Energy Through Restorative Sleep

The average mother loses about 44 days of sleep in the first year of her child’s life alone. But even years later, many never fully recover. And it’s not just about sleep quantity—deep, restorative sleep is when your brain detoxifies, your body repairs, and your hormones reset.

My advice? Create a sacred sleep ritual. Avoid screens before bed, take a warm magnesium bath, diffuse essential oils like lavender, and pray through Psalm 4:8:

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

3. Restore the Gut-Brain Connection

There’s an intimate link between gut health and emotional well-being. In fact, your gut produces up to 90% of your serotonin—the neurotransmitter that governs mood, joy, and peace.

If you’re struggling with irritability, anxiety, or fatigue, your gut may be trying to get your attention.

Start by adding:

• High-quality probiotics like Biotics Zone Pro

• Daily fiber like Fiber Zone (I recommend berry or lemon-lime)

• Fermented foods: kimchi, kefir, or sauerkraut

A 2017 study in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that probiotics significantly improved depressive symptoms, especially in women.

4. Practice Gratitude Daily

Gratitude is more than a mindset—it’s medicine. Research shows that giving thanks activates the brain’s reward centers, releases dopamine, and lowers stress hormones.

Each morning or evening, write down 3 things you’re grateful for, no matter how small. And spend time meditating on the goodness of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

5. Nourish with What Most Moms Are Missing

Years of caregiving can deplete a woman’s nutritional reserves. Some of the most common deficiencies I see in moms include:

• Omega-3s (for brain and mood support)

• Magnesium (for sleep and calm)

• Vitamin D3 (for immunity and emotional resilience)

• Collagen (for joints, skin, and gut lining)

Our Collagen Powder and MCT Oil Powder are simple ways to support your body daily. Blend into coffee or a morning shake, and you’re off to a healing start.

🧠 Low omega-3 levels have been linked to postpartum depression and mood disorders, yet most women aren’t screened or supplemented.

6. Move Joyfully—Not Just to Burn Calories

Exercise isn’t punishment for eating—it’s worship in motion. Movement boosts endorphins, calms stress, and helps regulate blood sugar. But it doesn’t need to be strenuous to be effective.

Try:

• A 20-minute walk in the sun (Vitamin D + movement = win)

• Gentle yoga or stretching

• Dancing in the kitchen with your kids!

Even small doses of movement can reset your mood and energize your day.

7. Set Boundaries to Protect Your Peace

One of the hardest truths for mothers to accept is this: You can’t pour from an empty cup.

Jesus Himself withdrew from the crowds to pray and restore His strength (Luke 5:16). If the Son of God needed boundaries, how much more do we?

Saying “no” to something that drains you is saying “yes” to the things that matter most—God, family, peace.

For Husbands and Sons: Here’s How You Can Help

Want to truly bless the moms in your life this Mother’s Day? Here’s how:

✅ Give her a Sabbath. Take over the chores or the cooking so she can rest.
✅ Invest in her health. Gift her the supplements or books she needs to feel her best.
✅ Speak life. Write a list of all the ways she has blessed you—and read it to her.
✅ Join her. Commit to healthier meals, daily walks, or quiet time in Scripture together.

🌷 Final Word from Dr. Colbert

Mothers are the pillars of the family. When you care for a mother’s health, you strengthen generations. My prayer this Mother’s Day is that every mom reading this feels seen, celebrated, and inspired to invest in herself.

Because when you are well—body, soul, and spirit—you shine with the light God placed in you from the beginning.

Blessings,
Dr. Don Colbert, MD

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