Do You Need to Break Up with Coffee? 5 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Energy
The alarm goes off. Exhausted, you crawl out of bed and stumble to the kitchen. Once that first jolt of java hits your brain, life begins again and allows you to merrily go about your day. Sound familiar? If you have blood sugar fluctuations, adrenal fatigue (hypofunction), anxiety, or high blood pressure, coffee is not […]
Stress-Relieving Chai Tea with Adaptogenic Herbs
Note from Jennifer: Today, I’m excited to take you to the world of herbs. I am still a babe in the woods when it comes to plant medicine, so I’m going to let Faith from the Nourishing Herbalist tell you more about adaptogenic herbs. She’ll also show you how to use them in a delicious […]
5 Ways to Naturally Treat a Yeast Infection
Early in life, I learned that yeast infections were a part of womanhood. Something that many women get on a regular basis and required treatment either by prescription or a white box from the drug store. …a horribly embarrassing white box that contains a turkey baster mess of epic proportions. Who came up with that […]
How Neuroplasticity Healed My Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Note from Jennifer:Â Libby Louer has graciously agreed to share with us how she healed her multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) using neuroplasticity. Though other healing modalities like nutrient supplementation are necessary for whole health healing, the brain is an integral part of overcoming chronic illness. I love sharing new alternative healing therapies with you! How Neuroplasticity […]
Boost Your Immune System in 15 Seconds: How To Thump Your Thymus
We’ve already discussed how your eyes can show the state of your adrenal glands and that your pulse can be used to find allergies. Let’s take a look another look into the amazing things that your body can do and learn how to boost its innate immunity.
3 Signs You Are Healing (even though you feel lousy)
Healing reactions can cause mass frustration. When you aren’t properly educated on what these reactions mean or why they occur, it’s a never-ending cycle of questions, false starts, and unnecessary misery. Is this working? Why do I feel worse? Should I stop?
5 Supplements to Retrain Your Immune System
Note from Jennifer: While I am working on catching up with homework – finals are 2 weeks away!! – and living through a home remodel, I’m happy to have Claire Murray, a naturopath from Australia, share some nutritional therapy from a naturopath’s perspective. Please extend your warmest welcome and make her feel as warm and […]
How to Lose Weight and Have More Energy: At-Home Iodine Protocol
Tired, sluggish, overweight, or irritable? You may have an iodine deficiency. Iodine deficiency is a major cause of thyroid dysfunction and it’s estimated that 95% of people (based on test groups) are deficient in this important nutrient. Do you use iodized salt? Read here to find out why that’s a bad idea. Thyroid Functions increases […]
A Simple Way to Test for Adrenal Fatigue – At Home!
Did you know that there’s a quick and easy test you can do at home to determine adrenal fatigue? As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, this is one of the tools I use to test adrenal function. A quick disclaimer before we start: In order to properly diagnose any condition, please see a qualified medical practitioner (preferably […]