Brain fog. Anxiety. Fatigue. Palpitations. Muscle weakness. Dizziness. These are often considered mystery symptoms by doctors, who might claim that the symptoms are all in your head. But these symptoms all point to a health condition that everyone should be aware of in our modern world: heavy metal toxicity. Heavy metals are present in all…
Category: What You Are
Take the Damn Pills Until You Don’t Need the Pills Anymore
Many of us never realize what a completely unique and special individual we are. Throughout all of human history, there has never before existed a person with your exact confluence of genetics and physiology. Just as no two snowflakes, grains of sand or blades of grass in this world are the same, there is, and…
Going Inwards
As the days progress, and we shelter in place, our thoughts turn inwards. As we put down our phones because we can only handle the barrage of headlines for so long, our thoughts turn inwards. As we lay down at night, finally still in the dark with only our own thoughts speaking to us, we…
Caring for your Immune System
In light of recent news that seems to be flooding our devices and inboxes, I feel called to write about how incredible our immune systems are, how many built-in defenses we have evolved, and what we can do to further support ourselves during times of stress and viral infection. First off, know that you are…
Having a Mental Health Plan
You cannot meditate your way out of a panic attack. It’s literally impossible and to even try exacerbates the fear. It’s hard to open your heart during a deep depressive episode where you cannot even open your eyes to get out of bed. While we live in the age of quick-fixes, of instant gratification, this…
5 Complementary Therapies to Consider in Healing Depression
Depression is a deep psychological and spiritual disturbance that affects many people today. More and more, it seems that we are living lonely, empty and isolated lives. We connect with the swipe of a finger through various forms of media and texting, but there is a hollowness to this “connection”. Often, it can deepen the…
How to Heal Your Gut
Our health originates in our gut. The microbes that reside in our digestive system are responsible for manufacturing essential nutrients, protecting us from disease and producing chemicals that communicate with the rest of our body. In fact, there are more bacterial cells in your body that human cells! All human being’s have roughly the same…
The Simple Seed for Women and Inflammation
Here’s a humble food that can make a significant impact in your health. This tiny seed packs a lot of important nutrition into a small package. These seeds are especially good for women’s health issues and any inflammatory conditions. Eating them is one of those small habits that you can incorporate daily to make a…
5-Day Plant-Based Reset
Hello, my dear readers! Welcome to a new year! I’d like to invite you to join me for a 5-day, plant-based reset. This healthy, whole foods way of eating may help to: Increase energy Lessen cravings Improve sleep Support Digestion Aid weight Loss Balance blood sugar Clear the mind We leave out the processed foods,…