Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the body's own immune system begins to attack healthy cells, like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, scleroderma, multiple sclerosis, and Crohn's disease. Statistics reveal that over 80% of those diagnosed with autoimmune…

The human body is a complex, interconnected system in which the mind and body cooperate to sustain overall health. If you're dealing with chronic illnesses, you may have come across the term 'neuro-immune connection'. But what does it mean, and how is it related to…

If you appear to be highly functional and have your shit together, but suffer with chronic symptoms, this post is for you. Let’s talk about the connection between your type of stress response and your illness. In the world of chronic illness, there's a peculiar irony...

According to ancient Indian spiritual traditions, chakras are energy centers within our bodies, each with unique functions and characteristics. Interestingly, these chakras correspond to major endocrine glands, which also have unique functions and characteristics that...

After spending two decades in the field of health and healing, I have noticed an intriguing pattern: people with chronic or autoimmune illnesses frequently share three common characteristics. Far from being weaknesses, these characteristics are also inherent strengths...

Living with a chronic illness can be a daily challenge. But what if there were a way to ease some of this burden from within ourselves? Well, buckle up, because we're about to dive into the world of meditation and how it can help you manage your chronic illness by...

Western science is finally beginning to understand what holistic practitioners have been advocating about chronic illness for decades: the mind and body function as a single interconnected system, and a dysfunction in one can lead to a dysfunction in the other...

Your gut brain (or “enteric nervous system” if you want to be all sciency about it) is a whole other brain that exists in and around your digestive system, in the walls of your intestines and the surrounding tissues. This "second brain" is incredibly powerful, with...

In the past 75 years, our world has witnessed an unprecedented rise in chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases. Visionaries like Gabor Mate and Peter Levine have proposed that these ailments may be rooted in the accumulation of trauma and stress within our bodies...

It's a common belief that our brains are the sole creators of our thoughts, which we then become conscious of and act upon. However, recent research on neuroplasticity has revealed a far more fascinating reality – not only do our brains generate thoughts, but our...

You know how they say, “You are what you eat”? Well, there’s increasing evidence from the world of epigenetics and psychoneuroimmunology that “You are what you think and believe” as well! Epigenetics, a rapidly growing field of study, is revolutionizing the way we...

Energy healing is a form of alternative therapy that involves manipulating the body's energy fields to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. This age-old practice has been around for thousands of years, stemming from the belief that everything in the...

Migraines wreak havoc in people’s lives and are much more than a headache. Migraines cause pain (headache, or stomach ache in the case of abdominal migraines) and can also include symptoms like light and temperature sensitivity, dizziness, distorted vision or...

I see a lot of clients that have digestive issues and so I want to address what I’ve seen as the common emotional correlations for issues with the stomach, small intestine and large intestine. What does it mean when you’re having issues with your digestive system? ...

There is mounting research showing the massive effect on our health of a well-balanced psychosocial ecosystem. A psychosocial ecosystem includes things like our roles, our social connections, and our daily routines. If we are feeling stress or imbalance in any of...

This is for all the people out there who are having a hard time right now. This is for all the people right now that don’t feel like they are at the inspirational part of their life story, they’re in the fire swamp battling the ROUSes. This is for all the people that are finding it challenging to wake up each day and do the basic things they need to do…

There’s an unspoken epidemic happening right now and I want to address it. You’ve probably heard of long Covid, which is when people have lingering symptoms after a Covid infection, but I’m seeing a deeper and more complex story with my clients than is not generally...

If you’re someone who struggles with depression, anxiety or mood swings, I’ve got some news for you. Your struggles aren’t all in your head, in fact they’re most likely in your gut. Recent research shows that 95% of our serotonin (the happy mood regulating chemical)...

I’ve noticed a pattern over the years in many of my clients with chronic illness, especially those with autoimmune diseases like MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and IBS. Most of these clients have strong “appease” or people pleasing nervous system responses in times of...

It’s that time of year again, when we all decide that we need new year's resolutions to overhaul our lives, our exercise plans, or our eating habits. I always had a love/hate relationship with new year's resolutions until I realized why they rub me the wrong way. New...