Inspired by a woodlouse The other day, I was in a Pilates session, face at floor level, and I became distracted by a woodlouse. Yes, you read that correctly. I was distracted by a woodlouse. It was making its way across the floor slowly and awkwardly, dragging behind...
When it comes to spicing up our lives, there are few ingredients that pack a punch, like cayenne pepper. While diet and exercise are integral for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, incorporating cayenne pepper into one’s diet could provide a variety of health benefits....
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder, in which the body attacks the joints and other tissues, and attempting to cope with it can be devastating. It tends to primarily affect the small joints of the hands and feet, but it can...
“Depression is a symptom of life in survival mode. We treat depression like there is something wrong with the person. When it’s actually a natural response to an unhealthy environment.” ~The Holistic Psychologist~ Whilst writing this article, the above quote crossed...
In today's world we are told to eat three times a day, at certain times of the day, or try intermittent fasting, or go on a certain diet, or labeling certain cultural foods as not healthy, the list goes on. This particular way of thinking separates our own knowing and...
The United State’s new chemical safety law is giving the Environmental Protection Agency more authority to regulate dangerous chemicals. The new requirements under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act will for the first time, require EPA to...
“I believe that understanding our subconscious mind is a non-negotiable education for all of us” We are often directed to the needs of our body, but rarely are we directed to the needs of our mind. And yet our mind is in control of our body. The health of our mind...
Detoxing “the body” is such a popular topic right now. Probably more so because of what many people were “forced” to put in their bodies these past 2 years. Hey, yeah, I know this specific topic elicits a lot of emotional feelings and gets people riled up. I would...
Our nervous system is wired to keep us alive. When there is a threat or anything we perceive as unsafe it does its job to protect us. I think it's very important to understand that our nervous system, has circuits that are geared to help us survive even without our...
Can experiencing a burnout be an opportunity for a breakthrough in your life? In my personal experience, the answer to this question is a resounding “YES”. Burnout is a term we are hearing more frequently. I believe there are two reasons why. Firstly, it is becoming...
If you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about, that just confirmed that Rosacea is a skin disorder that is not well understood even though over 16 million people suffer painful, itchy, red patches and bumps on the skin. If that’s you, I hope this short article will...
Hi Dr. Martinez, we are excited to have you as part of our Executive Contributors. Can you tell our readers a little more about yourself? Hi, I am Dr. Francis Martinez, a first-generation Guatemalan, a Naturopathic Doctor, counselor, and healer. My passion...
The song “beauty for ashes” speaks about how God turns our grief, our trauma, and our pain, into something good because He is with us through it all. “He gives beauty for ashes Strength for fear Gladness for mourning Peace for despair.” He says in Romans 8:28 “And we...
Oh, gosh….this is going to be one of those “Pollyanna” articles that is quite literally telling you “it’s all going to be ok.” However, not only deep down in my soul, but just under my surface, I know that it is. Why do I know, like really know that this is true?...
