Stress Management

The Power of Polyphenols

Polyphenols have been widely studied and shown to have numerous benefits, including protecting against cancers, heart disease, and more.  hard to protect you from oxidative damage and stress, they are also turning back the clock on your physical appearance too? Read more…

Ten Conditions That Benefit from CoQ10

I was introduced to CoQ10 as an supplement about 4 years ago. At the time, I was in the middle of detoxing from mold, and I had already spent a lot of money on trying to heal. I was skeptical to try yet another thing, but the truth was that I was only about 50% better, which is not enough at all. So I tried it…

How Stress Affects Digestion

In Chinese medicine, every organ system has a corresponding emotion, and if that emotion is at an extreme, the organ function can be affected. In today’s article, I’m going to use the concept of ‘overthinking damage digestion’ to describe some of the effects of worry and ‘overthinking’ on digestive function.

Benefits of Light Detox: Red Light vs. Near-Infrared Light

Do you know that incredible feeling you get when you tilt your head back, close your eyes, and just let the sunlight warm you for a few minutes? This is a form of light therapy! In this article, we’ll explore red light and near-infrared light, and how to use them for inflammation, blood flow, cellular health, and more!

Hair Loss Related to Toxic Mold

There are many, many reasons for hair loss–from thyroid disorder to stress. If you’re suffering from hair loss, this article will provide some causes to consider, especially if you’ve been exposed to toxic mold. Hair is a diva! Each hair is on its own timeline, and is sensitive to many factors.

Create Midlife Magic: Assess and Optimize These Six Areas

Midlife can bring a time of reckoning–that you are aging, that your parents are aging, that your kids are aging and moving out, that your marriage has timed out and is no longer working in its current state. In this article, I’ll give you some ideas on how to get creative and ‘light-producing’ in what can feel like a dark time. 

How Your Energy Levels Are Affected by Toxins

Are toxins lowering your energy? Your mitochondria make you energy and keep every cell functioning at its best. Life is so much better...or so much worse...depending on your mitochondria. So let’s learn about these unique little powerhouses and how to take good care of them.

How to Choose the Best Type of Magnesium for You

Magnesium, dubbed “nature’s chill pill,” is a mineral involved in over 300 crucial biological processes. But there are a ton of different types of magnesium. So, choosing one isn’t as easy as you think! But don’t worry. In this article, we’ll go over five different types of magnesium and explain the upsides (and downsides) of each one.

Can You Get Enough Nutrients from Diet Alone?

Can you get enough nutrition from diet alone? This is a hotly debated question! I have been in the health field since 2000 and I now know you cannot get adequate daily nutrition from diet alone. In this article, I’ll explain how I came to this conclusion, and the daily essential vitamins I take to ward off nutritional deficiencies.

Top Ten Nutrients for Immunity

Amidst the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the natural next step is understanding how to boost your immune system to keep yourself, your family and everyone else healthy. This article discusses the ten best nutrients for immune system function, which are particularly urgent right now.

The Microbiome and Skin, Stress, Mold & IBS: An Interview with Kiran Krishnan, microbiologist

I recently interviewed a member of the community about the fact that toxic mold is a cause of several gut health issues, including autoimmune alopecia. He also discussed how toxins build up throughout the body due to mold exposure, particularly in the liver and other places. Click here to learn more!

How to Support Thyroid Hormone Conversion

Of course there are many factors involved in thyroid disease, but a big player that is often overlooked is thyroid hormone conversion. Read on to learn what thyroid hormone conversion is, why it's such an overlooked problem, and what you can do to better support it!

The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Phosphatidylcholine

Without enough phosphatidylcholine, cells quickly succumb to the damaging effects of oxidative stress, causing gut, brain, and liver issues. Unfortunately, research indicates that most people aren’t getting nearly enough of this nutrient in their diets. Read on to learn how supplementing with this nutrient can greatly benefit your health.

How to Get Rid of Brain Fog

The term ‘brain fog’ gets tossed around a lot, and most people can relate to feeling dazed, not thinking clearly, and not being fully able to recall ideas and words. But what is brain fog really, and what are brain fog causes and brain fog cures?

How Your Microbiome Helps You Handle Stress

We live in stressful times. Nerves are frayed, tempers are short, and energy is lagging. To paint a picture, 19.1% of US adults suffered from an anxiety disorder in the past year. Chronic stress is linked with health conditions such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, and depression. Click here to learn more!

How to Reverse Chronic Inflammation: 8 Helpful Tips

Modern life leaves many chronically inflamed due to poor diet, stress, toxin exposure, and more. When this inflammation goes on too long, the body begins to wear down. This might start as nagging fatigue, brain fog, or chronic pain. But over time, it can lead to severe problems. That’s why it’s crucial to address chronic inflammation!

What Are the Best Blood Tests to Uncover Root Health Issues?

Having trouble getting all of the pieces of your health puzzle to fit together? You’re not alone. Many people jump from practitioner to practitioner, searching for answers to their mystery illness, only to come out empty-handed. Getting to the bottom of chronic health issues takes digging! And a huge piece of that is testing.

Foundations for Good Health: 7 Often Overlooked Keys to Healing

When you’re struggling with chronic health issues, it’s easy to want to jump headfirst into detox techniques. However, I’ve learned personally and from working with clients that it’s best to start with basics. Many of the most powerful tools for healing are quite simple. But they’re often the things you aren’t doing.

30 Toxic Mold Detox Techniques That Really Work

As you know I'm crazy for detox techniques. That's because they really work! DO NOT think diet and supplements are going to get the job done for you. If you are in chronic pain or stress, or dealing with chronic toxic burdens besides mold, you cannot heal without proper detox. Take a look at my A-Z list of detox ideas!

Using the DUTCH Hormone Test to Increase Your Sex Drive

Libido, or sex drive, is our overall desire for sexual activity. Decreased libido is a common problem that affects many women at some point in their lives and is often linked to changes in hormones, especially those that occur with menopause. Several hormonal issues can cause this—learn how to figure out which one and fix it!