Gut Microbiome & Mental Health
This week’s article is way longer than normal, but there’s a reason. I want you to be aware of the things that you will very likely never hear at your Medical Doctor’s office (unless you specifically seek out one practicing Functional Medicine) or on mainstream media. Big Pharma wants us all on as many medications as possible […]
Why Connective Tissue Is So Important & 3 Things To Do If It’s Injured
First things first: What is connective tissue? It’s the tissue in our bodies that supports structures like our spinal column and organs, it connects the bones of different joints together and muscles to the joints which they move. We know connective tissue most commonly as tendons, ligaments, discs, bone and cartilage; even fat tissue is connective tissue. […]
Non-Invasive Breast Health Options: Thermography
I don’t know a single woman who looks forward to a mammogram, and most women don’t even know there are alternatives to monitoring breast health apart from that highly-invasive & uncomfortable procedure! I personally have begun this as my choice of breast health monitoring and I wanted to share a little more with you. I used to […]
Are You Suffering with the Effects of Obesogens & Unaware? Let’s Fix That Today!
Obesogens are artificial chemicals that are found in various food containers, cookware and plastics. They have become known as a subset of hormone-disrupters. There are 20 chemicals termed “Obesogens” since around 2006, but are you suffering the side-effects and totally unaware of it? The most common obesogens include phthalates (cosmetics, sunscreen, detergents), BPA (plastics, aluminum drink cans, bottles of cooking […]
Adjustments Stimulate Brain to Release Pain Relieving Neuropeptides/Hormones
“Several studies in asymptomatic subjects have shown that adjustment techniques induce changes in physiological reflexes, increase neuromuscular excitability, and modify sensitivity.” “The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of cervical and thoracic adjustments on the plasmatic concentration of biochemical markers (neurotensin, orexin A, oxytocin, and cortisol). This study represents a preliminary step […]
2 Key Questions To Determine Your Current State of Healing
What is your toxic load? Think about the products you use in your house and on your skin, many times these can be hormone-disrupters and cause all manner or problems in our bodies. Are you toxic potentially with food additives/dyes/high fructose corn syrup/artificial sweeteners/bad oils? Have you been on prescription meds that either inhibit or deplete your […]
Great Reasons to Break-a-Sweat
(excerpts taken from a great article found @ https://wellnessmama.com/health/sweating-benefits/ where you can find all the links to each study mentioned below) Detoxing your body Did you know that your skin is the your largest organ in your body and is part of your detox system? Sweat works as a way for your body to expel toxins in your body. One […]
TMJ Issues
If you place your fingers in front of each ear and open your jaw, you will feel lots of movement. This is where your skull’s temporal bone attaches to your mandible (jaw), and it is called the TemporoMandibular Joint (TMJ). Many ligaments, cartilage, fascia, muscles, nerves and blood vessels run in, around and through it, and there […]
Strong Immunity
There is no time like the present to build your immune system! Clearly, in the world we find ourselves in today, nearing the end of 2022, this subject has our attention more than ever. We’re all exposed to different bacteria and viruses on a daily basis; this is how it’s always been. Our bodies were not created to […]
Issues in the Hip Joint
The complaint of pain, stiffness, clicking, and irritation in the HIP JOINT is very, very common. If you’ll notice in the picture, there are MANY muscles that cross the hip joint and affect the S-I (sacro-iliac) joint as well! Muscles and joints, along with ligaments (connections between 2 bones) and tendons (connections between a muscle and a […]