Chronic Pain, Inflammation & Fatigue After 40 Are Not Your New Normal
If you’re over 40 and feel stuck in pain, exhaustion, or ongoing inflammation, your body may be caught in a cycle of stress, gut imbalance, and nervous system overload. Here’s how to start restoring it, naturally, step by step.
Most people see the best results when they start with foundational habits first.
Welcome to Energy Wellness Products
Energy Wellness Products focuses on men and women over 40 looking for natural relief from chronic pain, inflammation, and fatigue, by focusing on gut health, nervous system dysregulation, and metabolic imbalance. We believe chronic pain is not a part of aging; it’s a signal that something’s off.
When you start with the gut, you begin to address the root, and the entire you respond. Your inflammation calms. energy returns. and pain becomes more manageable. Also, the symptoms you’ve been told to live with will begin to shift.
Our approach uses the same framework Mara used to recover from CRPS. We combine holistic gut healing, nervous system reset, healthy foundational habits, and natural tools, including herbs and essential oils, to help you.

The Healthy Habits Challenge
Your First Step to Lasting Wellness
A simple natural guide and a great place to start for those living with chronic pain, inflammation, or fatigue, especially if you have tried everything else.
Inside the Healthy Habits Challenge, you’ll discover the 8 core habits I followed to naturally overcome CRPS, balance my metabolism, rebuild my gut, and restore my energy. These 8 habits are the foundation of our holistic wellness programs and workshops.
Stop guessing and starting over. This book is the perfect place for you to start and begin healing.
“This book gave me hope and an easy-to-follow path when nothing else worked. I lost that weight and regained my energy” – Barry
Is this Book for Me?
This book is for you if:
- You’re a man or woman over 40 and living with chronic pain, inflammation, or fatigue.
- You’ve been through the medical system and still don’t have the answers to find relief.
- You’ve noticed your body doesn’t feel like it used to. Your energy, weight, digestion, and mood have shifted.
- You’re done with extreme diets, restrictive programs, or starting over.
- You are looking for a realistic starting point that is natural and works with you, not against you.
Most wellness programs focus on willpower, restriction, or fixing symptoms. The Healthy Habits Challenge focuses on supporting your gut, nervous system, and metabolism — one habit at a time — so your body can respond naturally.
Meet Mara Gerke, CNHP, Health Coach, Gut Nutrition Specialist, Herbalist, Aromatherapist

I’ve been where you are. Living with chronic pain, inflammation, fatigue, and the overwhelming symptoms of RSD/CRPS.
In 2005, everything changed. I began rebuilding my health through holistic gut healing and repair, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle changes.
My focus shifted from fear to confidence — and I got my life back.
Today, I help people over 40 do the same:
- Reduce chronic pain & inflammation
- Balance blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, & triglycerides
- Improve digestion & gut function
- Boost energy & metabolism
- Feel strong, clear, and in control again
You’re not alone. Your current health is not the end of your story.
Do You Struggle With?
Many of the people I work with are over 40 and struggle with:
- Chronic pain (RSD/CRPS, neuropathic, musculoskeletal)
- Chronic inflammation
- Digestive issues (bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, slow digestion)
- Fatigue and low energy
- Weight gain (especially belly fat)
- High blood sugar, cholesterol, or triglycerides
- Poor sleep or hormonal imbalance
If this sounds like you, we can help you. Creating healthier habits that support gut health and focusing on gut health nutrition is the best place to start.
Why We Focus on Gut Health First
Our approach is rooted in holistic gut healing, because the gut influences every major system in the body. Ancient systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and modern medicine agree.
Your gut is the major command center of your entire body, and gut health nutrition and lifestyle habits are the key to unlocking its healing potential.
It Influences:
- Energy levels
- Immunity
- Hormones
- Metabolism
- Inflammation
- Pain Perception
- Digestion
- Mood

When the gut is healing, the entire body responds.
That’s why our holistic gut health programs for adults over 40 begin by supporting how your gut functions — creating the foundation your body needs to heal naturally.
Holistic Options for Full-Body Wellness
Wellness is built on a strong foundation of healthy lifestyle habits. That’s why we recommend starting with the Healthy Habits Challenge to help you create simple changes that support your gut, energy, and overall health.
Sometimes, you may need some additional support. That’s why we offer several solutions to support your journey that are focused on holistic gut health programs for adults over 40, gut health supplements, and information on eating whole foods rich in dietary fiber for gut health after 40. All our tools help in supporting digestion, metabolism, pain, and inflammation.
We also provide holistic wellness products and tools designed to help you where you are today so you can continue your journey.
Over 20 Years of Experience
Working with a holistic health practitioner and gut health nutrition specialist helps guide you toward healthier lifestyle habits, an essential part of healing. As your coach, I will walk you through those changes and help support you on your journey back to health.
Real People Real Results
Matt
“Less inflammation, more energy. I lost 11 pounds, my digestion improved, and my sinus issues decreased.”
Lisa P
“Down 14 pounds and 16 inches during the 90-Day Program — and built habits I can maintain.”
Anne-Therese
“Because of Mara’s guidance, I’m in remission from CRPS.”
Rebecca
“Mara gave me hope when I had none. Her support helped me manage my CRPS naturally.”
Dee
“After just four weeks I had more energy and lost 6 pounds — without going hungry.”
Miranda
“Mara gets to the root, not the symptoms. I trust her with my health completely.”
