When was the last time worrying about a situation, or strife in a relationship kept you from a good night’s sleep, stole your appetite, or raised your blood pressure 50 points? The physical You in no way stands independent of the emotional You; both are woven together in an inseparable tapestry so that it becomes impossible to affect one without also touching the other.  Thoughts and feelings can either wreck your body or help you discover who you are created to be!

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When I think of herbs that God has given us as allies for health, turmeric is at the top of my list!  It’s been used as food and medicine for centuries, but with the ongoing assault on our health stemming from our modern lifestyle, we need healing plants like this more than ever!  With powerhouse anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it’s an herb worth taking in supplement form and incorporating into your diet.

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While we all know the feeling, nearly half Americans regularly experience heartburn and reflux, and most statistics we have underestimate its prevalence because this condition is so commonly undocumented and simply treated with antacids from the Citgo down the street.

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I know I’ve yet to post an article on here about herbs or physiology.  Those will come shortly, but there are a few things in life even more crucial to our health.  I often speak with people whose diets are pristine and who workout 5 times a week, but whose health is falling apart because of their relationships.  You just can’t eat good enough, or live clean enough to be healthy without healthy relationships.

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Hey friends!  This is the first post in what I hope becomes a very worth-while health resource for community friends and folks out there on the web.  Few of us have time to sift through all that we read or hear on health issues these days, but I DO.  I’ve made it part of my job.  To be honest, part of the deal is that I love to learn about this stuff.  I stay up at night and read the latest clinical studies and research reports.  But, the other side is that I love talking with people about their health, and love hearing that their lives have improved without the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs!  Since completing a program a few years back in clinical nutrition, I’ve spent my time studying herbal medicine and holistic nutrition, focusing on uncovering and treating the root causes of disease.

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