Those of us in the Des Moines area are in for a treat – Dr. Terry Wahls will be giving a lecture at Des Moines University on June 10! Dr. Wahls is a clinical professor and researcher at the University of Iowa. Dr. Wahls' seminal work is The Wahls Protocol, a revolutionary approach to treating chronic autoimmune conditions with a Paleo diet. The foundation of Dr. Wahls' protocol is nutrition: she healed her own progressive MS [...]

When was your last wellness exam? We recommend that clients schedule a well woman exam annually. These exams can help catch problems early, and prevent chronic health problems from developing. We also like to see this as a time to look at any health goals you may have and to support the excellent health journey you have begun. Remember: an annual well woman exam is a key component of your long-term health plan. During [...]

I am excited to announce a new partnership with Fullscript, an online supplement marketplace. Part of your holistic healthcare plan may include supplements, and this new platform allows me to hand-select supplements from a bigger "store" that you can access from home. Fullscript is the industry leader in supplement distribution, offering only professional-grade products that I'm proud to recommend to clients. Here are some of the most common reasons I use supplements in client healthcare [...]

I recently received an email from Clara, who shared the story of her health journey on our blog in November. This spring she was cleaning out her closet and found an outfit that she’d taken a picture in before she started her health journey, so she decided to take an "after" picture. It was a big WOW moment for her and made her realize how far she’d come. Her email said: “I’ve been living in [...]

Ready to shake off the winter blues? With the energy of the change of seasons, spring is a natural time for a detox or cleanse. There are many reasons to embark on a cleanse; often clients approach a cleanse with the intention of renewal. Others are looking for improved energy, increased mental clarity, or a hormonal reset. No one wants to feel deprived, and even with the promise of feeling better, the prospect of [...]

I wrote a blog post recently about emotional support techniques, and wanted to spotlight one tool because there is a great free opportunity to learn from an expert starting on Monday! Have you heard of EFT or tapping? I was first introduced to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) in 2003 through Dr. Mercola and more directly from my partner at the time Larry Hanus, who was an intensive student of anything he took on. He was [...]