I’m so happy that Spring is finally here! It’s a time of reawakening and coming into bloom with renewed energy, not only in the gardens and flower beds but in our lives too. According to traditional Chinese medicine, spring is the time in which the liver and gallbladder need to be nourished. Although you want
Living healthy isn’t just about diet and nutrition, although that is where we should start. Lifestyle factors are just as crucial as nutrition when it comes to healing the body. Lifestyle is part of a whole system of health, so if your lifestyle is not healthful, the body will break down no matter how good
The autonomic nervous system includes the parasympathetic and the sympathetic systems. The parasympathetic system is in charge of the organs and their functions, while the sympathetic system is in charge of the fight or flight response to perceived danger or stress, whether that means running from a dangerous animal, being stuck in a dreadful job,
Potassium is an essential mineral used to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, and it performs many essential functions, such as regulating the heart, balancing the electrical potential of the body, helping to regulate your body’s fluid levels, aiding in muscular function and waste removal, and helping keep your nervous system functioning properly.
We all know that Thanksgiving happens in November. It’s the one time a year we stop for a minute and express gratitude for all that we’ve been blessed with. But what would happen if we extended the tradition of giving thanks throughout the entire year instead of just during this holiday season? I’m a firm
Every organ in traditional Chinese Medicine has a partner – one is yin, the other yang. The lungs are yin, and the large intestine is yang, and they work together to keep balance in the body. The lungs are responsible for taking in the new. This manifests physically as breathing in the clean, crisp fall
Can you believe summer is coming to an end already? The first day of Fall is right around the corner! The leaves are beginning to turn colors, and I find myself reaching for my sweater each morning as I head outside to do my barn and horse chores. As autumn sweeps into our lives, I
Did you know that there is a connection between your oral health and your overall health? Growing research shows that there is a relationship between the bacteria in the mouth – and the inflammation it causes – and a lot of other diseases, according to Dr. Donald Ratliffe, chairman of the department of dental science
My goal is to really encourage people to learn more about their body and how it truly functions. One really important gland that we all need to learn more about is the thyroid. Is your thyroid functioning properly? I can tell you that it is very rare that I see an initial Hair Mineral Analysis
What’s Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis? Hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) is a non-invasive screening test that measures the levels and comparative ratios of nutrient and toxic minerals found in your hair. An HTMA can give you insight into your state of health because it can show health issues and body chemistry imbalances before they necessarily