The Benefits of Alternative Medicine in Kalamazoo, MI

When traditional medicine falls short, alternative medicine in Kalamazoo, MI, presents a refreshing path to wellness. This approach is gaining traction for its ability to balance the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. The Power of Naturopathic/holistic Healing Alternative medicine takes a comprehensive view of health. Unlike conventional methods focusing solely on symptoms, this approach seeks […]

Navigating Pain Holistically

Other than the pain associated with intense exercise, pain is not something I deal with often, thankfully.  But recently, I had to undergo some dental surgery which reminded me about how good it feels to NOT feel pain.  It also gave me compassion for so many people I know who deal with pain on a […]

Eat Your Ice Cream-Guilt-Free!

Eat Your Ice Cream- Guilt-free! We all love ice cream…but of course, most ice cream is made from primarily cow’s milk and sugar.  Even lots of the non-dairy ice creams are less than ideal made from a base of cashews or coconut which is fine, but then often have lots of sugar and oils added […]

The Seed Oil Dilemma

You may have heard lately in pop-nutrition culture that seed oils are bad…I wish I could tell you that this is a myth, but it’s 100% true! We are mainly talking about oils such as: canola, corn, grapeseed, cottonseed, sunflower, soy, safflower as well as anything labeled “vegetable oil” which is usually some combination of […]

Body Fat Went Up?  Don’t Panic!

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I like to focus more on your percentage of body fat rather than weight.  You want to ensure that you’re not just losing weight (which could be water, muscle, fat, etc.) but rather losing excess FAT.  If you don’t know how to check […]

Not in the Mood?

Not in the Mood? Low sex drive is a common concern that I hear from both my male and female clients.  At first thought, most people assume that this symptom is either a hormone imbalance or a normal sign of aging.  Let’s dive in… As far as the sex drive decreasing with age, this doesn’t […]

Injured in the Past? Mud Can Help!

Injured in the Past? Mud Can Help!

If you have any stubborn health challenge, you will want to keep reading.   Maybe you can’t seem to lose weight no matter what you do.   Or perhaps you have had headaches for the past 20 years.   Or maybe you have always suffered with low energy.   Or any other condition… You may […]

Answers for Gum Disease 

Answers for Gum Disease

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, occurs when the soft gum tissue in the mouth starts to destruct.1 Besides the obvious reason of having healthy teeth and gums and a beautiful smile, the gums are important because they are an indication of the health of other tissues.  Those with periodontal disease are more likely […]

Why I Love Cell Membranes (and Why You Should Too)!

Why I Love Cell Membranes (and Why You Should Too)!

Let me start off by saying, I am a nerd and I know it.  There, I got that out.  Now, onto the cell membranes.   You may recall from 8th grade biology that the nucleus is the “brain” of the cell.  The reason this is taught is mainly because the DNA is stored in the […]

Pour Me a Drink…or Not?

There’s so much controversy about alcohol.  Is it always bad?  How much is too much?  Who is most at risk?  Why do some people get addicted quickly while others seem to have no issues. I won’t claim to have all the answers as there are lots of important nuances.  But rather, the purpose of this […]

I Forgive You

Powerful words…I forgive you.  Too often we “move on” but don’t really deal with the actual issue and so, naturally, the issue persists under the surface causing all kinds of pain and tension both physically and in relationships. Forgiveness.  Bitterness.  Grudges.  Whatever you call it…do you understand the impact it may be having on your […]

Chia Seeds 101

Chia seeds are an excellent source of protein, fat, fiber and calcium.1  Specifically, they are a great plant source of omega 3’s which are helpful for the brain, nervous system, and kidneys as well as a great anti-inflammatory.2 Chia seeds are associated with helping many conditions including blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and constipation.3  A […]