If you look up the word “trauma” in the Dictionary, one of the first definitions you get is: a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. I’m just taking a wild guess here, but I’d imagine that you’ve experienced something disturbing or distressing in your life. Am I right? We all have! We’re ...
No matter the weather, my family and I are pretty committed to going outside and having a blast year round. I’m a firm believer in not getting stuffed up in our house for two reasons: Fresh air, no matter how cold it is, is vital to our health and our children’s development. Getting outside fights off the...
As far as I know, the elixir of immortality and the fountain of youth haven’t quite been discovered yet. But gosh… there is an awful LOT we can do to preserve that wonderful vital energy and sparkling quality we call “youthfulness” well into our golden years. I’m talking about your late 70s, 80s and...
We all get a little worn down now and then, and this is when those not-so-great habits can begin to form. I’ve found that it can be extremely helpful to have some self-sooth practices in your back pocket for times like these. Today, I want to show you 3 tried and true ways to rejuvenate your body and spirit...
Every week, we receive emails from folks who are on the hunt for that one exotic herb that will solve all their problems. Maybe it can only be found in the mountains of Mongolia… or along the shores of the Caspian Sea. Our first question is always the same. “Have you explored the powerful herbal ...
Today I’ve got two goodies to share that will thrill your brain! Sometimes we take our brains for granted. They do a lot more than just figure stuff out and hold memories for us – though that’s plenty right there! The brain is the command center of the body, keeping all systems functioning. Every ...
During this unusual time, staying free of illness is something we’re all thinking about. To add some more healing wisdom to your medicine chest, below I’ve shared a video snippet from a recent interview we did with bestselling author, Dr. Mark Hyman, who knows a LOT about immunity and staying ...
As a father of two small children, there is a part of me that’s always on the lookout for any danger or unthought-of detail that might hinder them. I know I’m not alone. It’s the loving sacrifice that we humans make for one another. We watch each other’s backs. So when it comes to the 4 hidden toxins ...
Did you know that there are more neurons in your Enteric Nervous System (Gut Brain) as there are in your spinal cord? Amazingly, we didn’t hear a lot about our gut (and the millions of microorganisms that live inside it) until about 2001. Now we’re seeing articles on it everywhere, often stating that the ...
Today I have a special video that we’ve created for you. It dives into the startling healing power of your microbiome – a vital part of you that scientists are only just beginning to understand. Your microbiota are, quite simply, the community of microorganisms – bacteria, viruses, fungi — ...
During these summer months, my family and I love foraging for medicinal plants to stash at home for whenever we need a little boost. But it’s not just the green stuff that can help us heal — there’s another category of forest dwellers that are packed with mood-lifting and immune-supporting nutrients ...
At the core of natural medicine is one fundamental belief — our bodies are powerful, and if given the proper support they usually know how to heal themselves. Your body is so wise, in fact, that at the first indication that anything is wrong it calls in the cavalry! The warrior that keeps you safe is your ...