Stress...we all deal with it, right?! In fact, you might just think that stress is simply a “normal part” of daily life. But check out these stats... 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress. 75% to 90% of all doctor’s office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints Um, this “normal”...and the fact that so much stress can lead to chronic diseases like mental illness, digestive disorders, heart ...
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3 Ways To Improve Your Fertility Health
Infertility is certainly something you’ve heard about. Perhaps you’ve struggled with it or have even walked a friend through the heartbreak. I’ve also shared here about some of the ways you can help. However, in light of so many questions, comments and the many emails I’ve received about preparing for pregnancy, I asked my dear friend and fertility expert, Justine Campbell, to share. Justine’s not only experienced in working with clients ...
6 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
As soon as November 1st hits, I have Elf on repeat, play Amy Grant’s Christmas album from the 90’s, non-stop, and fill my house with the aroma of Holiday Joy Essential Oil. Yes, I’m that girl…I live for the holidays! And even though it can be such a joyful time, I know there can be a lot of stress and sickness involved as well. I’ll never forget the year that my sister and her newborn couldn’t come visit us for Christmas because ...
My Kid’s Supplement Protocol
When my son, Kicker, was diagnosed with cancer at 3 years old, we immediately locked arms with our team of holistic practitioners, and they put him on a therapeutic protocol complete with supplements and essential oils that benefited his specific needs. In addition to his regular chemotherapy, he probably took 30 supplements a day (in the form of capsules, as well as, liquid) during his 3.5-year treatment, and we didn’t lighten up on this ...
3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When You’re in Crisis
When we’re in the middle of a crisis, we often feel like we are just barely keeping our heads above water. Stress levels spiral, we don’t sleep well, and we don’t take the time to take care of ourselves. If we have self-care practices (and let’s face it – many of us don’t!) they often start to slip when things go wrong in our lives. That can skyrocket our stress levels, which makes every crisis feel even worse. When we’re under a ...
How Eating More Fat Will Reduce Your Stress & Improve Your Libido
It should not come as a surprise that the current environment in which most of us live or work is stressful! Whether it is financial stress, the stress of caring for an ill family member, the demands of parenting, or high expectations placed upon us from our work place, we consistently are in a "fight or flight" mode. Ultimately, this contributes to poor physical and mental health. I have always prided myself on handling stress fairly ...