Today we enter the first day of a New Moon cycle. This is a time to prepare and set intentions as we navigate through this lunar phase. It is in my nature to self-reflect and correct what must be corrected in order to achieve my goals. It is a time for me to be centered-focused…how do I feel, what needs to shift in order to…
I have lived with chronic lower back issues since I was in my early 20s. I landed in the emergency room barely able to support my own body due to severe muscle spasms. I was given a cocktail of pain medication and ultimately was administered Dilaudid after 3 other failed attempts of relieving my pain. I was later diagnosed with degenerative disk disease and had…
Polyphenols are getting significant (and much deserved) attention today from the health industry for its innate superpowers. Derived from plants, polyphenols can help to counteract damage from free radicals which some consider as a factor in one of today’s leading causes of death. If you follow Dr. Stephen Gundry, then you have likely learned all about polyphenols and the health benefits they provide. Such benefits include…
A plant’s whole purpose on Earth is to reproduce; therefore, to protect themselves from insects, animals and weather, they rely on their highly evolved defense system – lectins – to ensure their longevity. Lectins are plant proteins that can be harmful to the humans who consume them causing a potential autoimmune response, digestive discomfort and chronic inflammation to name a few. Damage from lectins can…
Born with a defect in my spine that causes instability in my lower back, not to mention the wear and tear that comes with everyday living, chronic pain is something I have endured for many years. During my bad days, pain killers and muscle relaxers almost seemed as if they were a part of my diet. And not to mention the 3200 mg of ibuprofen…
