As holistic wellness coaching gains popularity, more people are beginning to understand the importance of caring for their bodies and minds. One aspect of this holistic approach is the connection between gut health and emotional...

With plenty of restorative sleep, our health and wellness can thrive. Sadly, achieving that coveted deep sleep is a challenge for many. In our hectic modern world, we often put work, social commitments, and entertainment...

Water is essential for life, and every cell in our body needs it to function correctly. When we don't drink enough water, our body becomes dehydrated, meaning the cells contain less water than they need...

Mitochondria are organelles inside our cells that convert food molecules into a type of chemical energy called ATP, which is used as fuel by the cell. They also perform other vital biological processes and are...

Did you know that our body is home to trillions of microorganisms collectively known as the microbiome? These microbes play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. They aid in digesting food...

The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve, is a vital part of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates a range of involuntary body functions such as digestion, heart rate, breathing, and blood...

Angiogenesis is the development of new blood vessels, that form from pre-existing vessels, allowing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. This process involves the migration, expansion, and differentiation of endothelial cells...

There are more bacterial cells in our gut than there are human cells in our entire body and those microbiotas serve as a filter for what we eat. Our metabolism and absorption of food occur...

Melatonin is a molecule that has a variety of functions. Many clinical trials have examined the therapeutic uses of melatonin. These show melatonin helps prevent cell damage in many states. The benefits of melatonin are through...

The endocrine system is important in joining physical function with our spiritual experience. The endocrine systems are the pituitary, pineal, hypothalamus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pancreas, and ovaries/testes. These use hormones to effect changes in our body...

Physicians have noticed that constipation is one of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's. Around 50% of patients with the condition were constipated and it often preceded the beginning of movement-related signs. The prior research...

The endocannabinoid system -ECS, is a system discovered in the late 1980's. Much remains unknown about the system.

The ECS is made up of endocannabinoids, receptors, and enzymes that help regulate a variety of functions...

I want to talk about the 1% rule that many inspirational speakers and coaches discuss; the rule is to be consistently working on yourself, your goals, your dreams, your health, or whatever is important to...

Herbs contain potent compounds that can assist with hormonal issues. Because let's face it when your hormones are unbalanced, it can affect your energy levels, it can affect your sex life, it can cause anxiety...

Mullein is found in both Europe and Asia and was introduced to North America hundreds of years ago and has wide distribution. Mullein grows nearly everywhere and often one of the first herbs to be identified...

There is increasing interest in the role of micronutrients in optimizing health; micronutrients are substances such as vitamins and minerals that are necessary dietary components. Although needed in only tiny amounts, they are fundamental for...

A strong gut lining is crucial for good digestive health. When our gut lining is intact, it's a barrier to stop particles of food and toxins from making their way into the bloodstream. When our...

Essential oils are volatile meaning that they can easily evaporate. Most essential oils are best diluted in a carrier oil before application to the skin, yet they can also be diffused into the air and breathed...

The adrenal glands are two triangular-shaped (endocrine glands) that reside on top of both kidneys. Endocrine glands secrete their products, such as hormones directly into the blood rather than through a duct. The adrenal glands...

Research carried out at Emory University found links between the reduced release of dopamine in the brain, and the inflammatory reaction in the body. The research found the possibility that this is part of the...

To learn more about the gut microbiome, researchers used mice from two locations in the US and Canada. They set up housing for the mice in their test facility and the mice from each location...