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Diet culture is a pervasive phenomenon in our society today, characterized by an obsession with weight loss, body size, and appearance. It is an insidious and dangerous cycle of unhealthy behaviors and attitudes that can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental and physical health.    At its core, diet culture is an abusive…

The link between hormones and toxicity is an important one that is often overlooked.  Hormone imbalances are becoming more and more common, and our toxic environment is one of the leading causes of these variations. It can have a wide range of symptoms, from low sex drive, to fatigue and depression.  Dr. Peter Kozlowski uses…

If you’re a busy parent struggling to stay healthy, you’re not alone. With the demands of parenting, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to prioritize your own health and wellness. But it is possible – and more important than ever – to find the balance. Take it from Mary Katherine Stahl,…

Trauma is a term that has been gaining a lot of attention in recent years, with many people recognizing the impact it can have on our mental and physical health.  In order to understand trauma and its effects, it is important to define what it is and how it can manifest itself.   Ronnie Landis is…

As a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Integrative NLP Coach, Dr. Chloé is the founder of Ascended Alchemy dedicated to supporting purpose-driven leaders in embodying their next level of health and performance. With her clinical experience focused on how our mental and emotional health manifests through our physical body (and vice versa), Dr. Chloés work…

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormones to regulate the body’s metabolism.  Common symptoms of hypothyroidism include: Fatigue Dry skin Depression Hair thinning And slow metabolism.  Iodine deficiency is the number one predictor of hypothyroidism.  Iodine is an essential element required by the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones. When…

Thyroid problems are a common yet often overlooked issue that can have a major impact on one’s health and well-being.  This was the case for Elle Russ, who experienced two bouts of hypothyroidism within 10 years.  Elle is a #1 bestselling author, world-renowned thyroid health expert, and thought leader on confidence and self-esteem.  She has…

The power and transformative capacity of tonic herbs are far-reaching, yet often overlooked.  However, with the growing interest in holistic healing, more and more people are becoming aware of the potential benefits that tonic herbs can offer.   Tonic herbs are a type of herbal medicine that is believed to have an overall positive effect on…

The Hallmarks of Aging are nine distinct biological mechanisms that have been identified as major drivers behind the aging process. These hallmark systems include: Genomic instability Loss of proteostasis (the ability to maintain protein balance). Deregulated nutrient sensing (metabolism changes with age). Mitochondrial dysfunction (energy production decreases over time). Cellular senescence—a state in which cells…

Joyce Dale grew up in rural Maine, where her grandmother ran a country store, and home remedies were part of everyday life. Honey was a key component in her grandmother’s remedies, and it was something that Joyce held on to as she grew older.  After her loved one was hospitalized with a life-threatening MRSA infection,…