How to Support Students' Immune Systems as They Head Back to School
6 days ago • 5 min readStudents go from fun in the sun all summer to sitting in a school filled with many other people for hours on end. This calls for extra support for their immune system. In addition, sugar season...I mean, flu season, is quickly approaching - so now is the time to pay extra attention to the immune system. -Laurel Fueling Immunity with Whole Foods:A Back-to-school Strategy As students head back to school, their immune systems encounter increased exposure to pathogens. A nutrient-rich, whole-food...
READ POSTReflecting on Three Years at Westside Natural Health
about 1 month ago • 5 min readDear Valued Clients, As we mark the third anniversary of our journey together, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your continued trust and patronage. Serving you over the past three years has been both an honor and a privilege—one that my team and I will never take for granted. Your commitment to your own health and wellness inspires me every day. It is truly rewarding to witness your progress, your perseverance, and your dedication to living a fuller, healthier...
READ POSTUnderstanding Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins — And How Peptides Support Health and Longevity
2 months ago • 7 min readI have been nose deep, learning about amino acids, peptides, and proteins in the midst of an adventurous kitchen remodel. Yes, two very unrelated things, but somehow they are keeping me balanced. Let me tell you why. Have you ever heard of a smooth remodel? I certainly have not - and of course we are no exception. Though we haven't uncovered anything too crazy, we have been experiencing unexpected delays in our remodel. Our chaotic kitchen has caused an extended chaotic diet. We do our best...
READ POSTYour Eyes are the Window to Your Soul
4 months ago • 5 min readHappy May Everyone!!! Does anyone think that April was a blur? That it went by so fast that it is mind blowing? 🤯 Or is it just me? I know that part of the reason that last month seemed to sprint on by is that I traveled for part of it. I attended a training retreat hosted by some of my mentors in Naturopathic practice, and we had a gorgeous Smoky Mountain view to enjoy. I will always be glad that I gave myself the permission to step away from my professional duties, and personal life, for...
READ POSTSpring Cleaning Inside & Out
6 months ago • 5 min readAfter a crazy cold winter, we finally have the warmth of spring here in the Evansville, IN area. I am loving the warm-up, and getting outside without wearing a parka and earmuffs. The bulbs we planted last fall are actually coming up! And I have already begun my spring cleaning, inside and out... Spring is a Time for Renewal: Spring Cleaning Inside and Out! By inside, I mean inside my body. At the end of February and into March, I have been participating in the OmniCleanse protocol by DesBio...
READ POSTWinter Wellness: Supporting Your Body's Natural Healing
7 months ago • 5 min readEmbrace the Season, Support Your Healing I am writing this as I am snuggled under a blanket, typing on my laptop. I am thankful for the sunshine today. But the bitter cold that is rushing in this week is a reminder that...yes...it is January...and it is winter. So, how is wintertime treating you? Have you been well? Or have you had some symptoms recently? Have you experienced symptoms that medical personnel would diagnose as Influenza A, or Covid, or other upper or lower respiratory...
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