With the start of the New Year, people are making resolutions and assessing what areas in their lives need improvement. Many believe that working hard is the only way to achieve these emerging goals. However, I feel there is a kinder, softer way. This is through calming your mind and body to access your...
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Holiday Blessings, The Healing Power of Love, and An Aromatic Upliftment for Sparking the Christmas Spirit
As we approach Christmas and many holy and seasonal celebrations, the hecticness of the holiday rush is starting to wind down. Soon, many will be enjoying a space for reflection and a well-deserved pause in their schedule. So, for my clinical tip this week, I offer you a Christmas wish and blessing. It encompasses...
Digestive Herbs, Supplements, Essential Oils, and Mind-Body Techniques to Calm the Gut and Brain During the Holiday Season and Beyond
The holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, but they can also create chaos and overwhelm. Sometimes, the extra obligations, family triggers, and diet culture messages can steal our seasonal cheer and cause emotional and digestive distress. This is why I started a series of tips to help you feel more ease during...
Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Tips for Digestive Health: Natural Ways to Sooth Bloated Bellies and (Holiday) Gut Distress
The extra hustle, bustle, and events leading up to the holidays can result in feeling stressed and overwhelmed. This constant bombardment of to-dos can cause one to feel jaded and to disengage in the festivities. Besides the additional activities and family triggers, diet culture can rob one of the joy of savoring once-a-year yummy...
Holiday Stress That Hits You in the Gut and The Best Essential Oil for Holiday Bloat
We are approaching the celebrations of the most holy days of the year, yet not everyone is taking pause to gently reflect. This is because the time leading up to these gatherings can be hectic, stressful, and loaded with extra commitments. The additional hustle, bustle, and commercialization can prevent one from feeling excitement in...