What is Functional Wellness?

This is at the foundation of my practice ~ THE CORE PRINCIPLES THAT DEFINE FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS: BIO – INDIVIDUALITY: Functional Wellness views us all as biochemically unique. This approach supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual. My personalized approach treats the individual, not the disease. There is no “one size fits […]

DYSBIOSIS & PROBIOTICS

  PROBIOTICS?  With the discovery of the microbiome, a new frontier in science and health care was born. While still in its infancy, there is compelling evidence suggesting numerous health benefits of taking probiotics. While the benefits of probiotics were once thought to be restricted to gut and digestive health, new research on the gut-brain […]

Nutritional Therapies Practitioner ~ N.T.P.

In additon to being a bodyworker utilizing Rolfing and Craniosacral Therapy, and a Nationally Certified Classical Homeopath, I am excited to announce that I am a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (N.T.P.) What is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner? A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) is trained and certified through the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA). NTPs do not […]

Marzipan Monday Moments

MARZIPAN MOMENTS

Homeopathic Flu Vaccination

The Flu. Be informed about your options. No one wants to get sick with the flu. These days you can’t miss the conversation and controversy happening about vaccinations. You also can’t miss the massive public campaign that makes us believe that this year’s vaccine is the sure way to avoid this contagious viral disease. In […]

Frenching Your Dog (It’s Good For You Both)

MARZIPAN MOMENTS… TO BE COMPLETELY TRUTHFUL, I let my sweet girl Marzipan give me kisses. This article has been in heavy rotation on the internet, but I still wanted to share it here, because I believe that when this research is done, it will indeed prove what I already know ~ that Marzipan‘s kisses are […]

Fats ~ It’s What Should be For Dinner (and lunch and breakfast)

SOME INFORMATION ON NUTRITION: LET’S LOOK AT THE MACRO NUTRIENT FAT FAT FACTS Fats from animal and vegetable sources provide a concentrated source of energy in the diet; they also provide the building blocks for cell membranes and a variety of hormones and hormone-like substances. Fats, as part of a meal, slow down absorption so […]

Got Pain? Essential Fatty Acid Imbalances and Deficiencies

Some Interesting Thoughts on Eliminating Chronic Inflammation Information from Dr. Dan Murphy DC. https://danmurphydc.com/ Simple Healthy Eating For Health & Weight Control No refined carbohydrates No processed foods No grains No dairy No alcohol No between meal snacks (not sure I agree with this one) No eating after dinner Eat only when hungry Do not […]

Sugar ~ I’m Breaking Up With You

Sugar. Sugar. Oh Honey, honey. You are my Candy Girl…Or How Giving up Sugar Has Made Me Happy I love sugar. The reward centers in my brain can not get enough sugar. Sucrose, Fructose, simple carbohydrates, starches…all of it, I love to put it in my mouth. But I am allergic to sugar. A month […]