A Tradition of Gratitude
When I was growing up, my mom started a tradition around the holidays. She would have us all write what we were thankful for on index cards and put them in a basket. Then we would read all of them…
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How to Supercharge Your Immunity
It’s cold and flu season and we are all looking for ways to avoid the many nasty viruses floating around. How can you protect your body against the “bad bugs” that are seemingly everywhere? Here are some strategies to supercharge…
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Healing From the Inside Out- Grant’s Story
Seeing your child in pain is a nightmare for any mother. Amanda felt useless knowing she was unable to help her son Grant feel better. As his issues began to get worse, she knew there had to be an answer…
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Autoimmune Disorders: Are You at Risk?
Have you ever heard someone refer to autoimmune disorders as “your body is attacking or destroying itself”? Well, that definition is true. According to the American Academy of Allergy, asthma, and immunology, “an autoimmune disease is an illness that causes…
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What is the Emotional/Spiritual Connection to Total Wellness?
In nursing school three plus decades ago, I learned that humans are bio-psycho-social beings. This truth has always stuck with me as a basic truth. However, one realm was left out: our spiritual selves. I believe we are spirits who…
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Worthy of Healthy- Kim’s Story
While some may take their clean bill of health for granted, it was the only thing Kim longed for. She spent a majority of her life battling weight issues, hormonal imbalances, stress, and an overall unhealthy feeling. While going through…
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More Than Tummy Trouble: How Your Gut Affects Your Health
What do depression, anxiety, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, eczema, asthma, allergies, IBS, and frequent infections have in common? Two words: the gut. Your gut is more than just your stomach. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) includes your mouth,…
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Back to School
It’s that time of year again. Summer is coming to an end and school is starting back up. It can be a tough transition getting back into a routine for school—not only for children, but for parents as well. In…
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Lifestyle Changes Lead to Wellness for this Patient
Feeling normal. It’s something most people take for granted until it’s replaced with feelings of exhaustion and general unwellness. Shannon began to worry she would never “feel normal” again after dealing with several health issues for over four years. “I…
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What Is Diabetes And Can It Be Prevented?
More than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of 2015, 30.3 million Americans – 9.4 percent of the U.S. population – have diabetes. Another…
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