Identity In Illness or Christ?
Is your Identity in Your Illness? Or in Christ? When Illness Becomes an Identity and How the Limbic System Keeps Us Stuck Chronic illness has a way of slowly reshaping how we see ourselves. “I have these symptoms.” Is how it innocently startsThen it becomes: “I’m dealing with this condition.”And before we realize it, it […]
Lifestyle Strategies to Support Lipedema
Lipedema Lifestyle Support from a Christian Herbalist and Health and Life Coach
Overcoming Fibromyalgia: An Herbalist’s Experience and Approach
Fibromyalgia, The Herbalist’s Perspective I’m not jumping away from Lipedema. Fibromyalgia often occurs with lipedema. Both are under-recognized chronic conditions that disproportionately affect women, and both involve inflammation, connective tissue dysfunction, and pain amplification. While lipedema primarily affects fat distribution and lymphatic function, fibromyalgia is marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, brain fog, and sleep […]
Lipedema: A Clinical Herbalist’s Perspective
Learn from a Clinical Herbalists perspective on how to support those with Lipedema and what its all about.
Food and Lipedema: Making Nutrition Work for You
What to Eat for Lipedema: Finding the Right Diet for Your Body Lipedema is more than just stubborn fat. It’s a chronic, painful condition involving abnormal fat accumulation, typically in the legs, hips, and sometimes arms — and it doesn’t respond to typical diet and exercise in the way you might expect. But that doesn’t […]
Personalized Food Plan Plus a Freebie
Learn about customizable personalized food plan for your specific needs
Low Progesterone and Poor Sleep Connection
Learn how Progesterone effects your sleep and how to naturally increase your progesterone and balance hormones.
My Sleep Support Herbs
Learn the herbs I choose for my sleep blend and why
Metabolic Syndrome
Conquer Metabolic Syndrome with Herbs and Health Coaching
Free Recipe for Excessive Flow’s
Get control over your cycle, PCOS and Hormones naturally with Herbs and Health Coaching.
Metabolic Syndrome
I’ve been talking a lot about stress lately and how to deal with that, Now I’d like to focus on Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, and Insulin Resistance. Before becoming an herbalist, I had all the symptoms of Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome, I was well on my way to developing Prediabetes, which runs in my family! […]
Certified Health and Life Coach!
This post shares the author’s transformation from Herbalist to Certified Health and Life Coach. They conquered stress and hormone imbalances, managed sugar cravings, and lost weight through lifestyle changes. The author aims to integrate coaching into their herbal practice to help clients make enjoyable, stress-free changes for better health.
Too Much Sugar?
The content emphasizes the impact of processed sugar on weight, inflammation, joint pain, and brain fog. It highlights the recommended daily sugar intake and provides examples, such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and soda, exceeding this limit. The author reflects on their own daily sugar intake and its percentage of their calorie intake, urging awareness of sugar consumption.
8 Holistic Habits Free Download
Learn simple tactics to balance hormones and curb cravings for improved health and weight loss. Avail of a 50% discount before the certification of a Clinical Herbalist and Health Coach. Benefit from a free Discovery Session to address stress, low energy, and hormone imbalances. Download the handout for more details.
Love Your Heart with Hawthorn
I should have put this together prior to Valentine’s Day, but it’s been a month! My Dad has been in the ICU with active heart failure since Jan 28. Today, the 15th as I write this, he is getting his new heart! Yesterday, on Valentines Day the herb Hawthorn was brought to my mind! Hawthorn […]
Faith Instead of Stress
In times of stress, finding peace in God’s plan and seeking His counsel can bring comfort. Stress can be seen as an opportunity for growth and learning, as trials can produce perseverance and maturity. Trusting in the Lord and being thankful can provide a new perspective, and seeking His help can bring peace.
I’ve Conquered Stress!
The writer describes their experience of handling stress while caring for their father in the ICU. They share insights from a Health/Life Coach Program and discuss herbal support for stress, blood pressure, and sleep. They offer a complimentary session for those seeking stress management help, emphasizing the importance of addressing stress effectively.
Stress! Comes in Many Forms
A personal journey of managing high blood pressure through herbs, revealed a surprising root cause – low calorie intake. Increasing to 1500-1600 calories daily alleviated hypertension, stress, and anxiety. The author advises reevaluating calorie intake, cautioning against excessive dieting-induced stress, and offers resources for calorie calculation and stress reduction. Limited-time appointment discount available.
Headaches and Migraine Support
The post provides comprehensive guidance for managing headaches and migraines at home. It covers the root causes, natural remedies, and specific support for different types of headaches. The recommendations include hydration, sleep, stress reduction, specific dietary and herbal support, and red flags that indicate the need for medical attention. Additional resources are cited for further study.
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! HERBIE FREEBIE!
WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION? Most people are making new resolutions at this time of year! Eating healthier, starting new habits and goals, etc.! I’ve recently finished my health coach course and am taking new clients at a discounted rate, AND it’s also 24% off for 2024! If you are stressed out and struggling to […]
Merry Christmas! Enjoy & Relax!
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Amidst seasonal stress, it’s crucial to relax and recharge. Engage in box breathing and sip chamomile tea to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Chamomile’s anti-inflammatory properties can aid in stress-induced inflammation. Consider trying chamomile tea as a gentle yet potent stress-relief remedy, easily accessible at local stores.
How To Get Off The Sugar-Go-Round
The writer shares a two-step protocol for managing sugar cravings. The initial step encourages starting the day with a high-protein meal and plenty of water, spacing meals to regulate gut bacteria, and employing digestive aids such as ginger and herbal bitters. After the first week, the writer advises to gradually remove sugar from the diet and consider supplements like 5-HTP, L-Glutamine, and chromium. Specific tactics also target compulsions, soda addicts, and coffee lovers, underlining the importance of addressing stress and emotional eating.
Just Breathe and Relax
The author shares their journey towards becoming a Health and Life Coach, focusing on stress relief and relaxation techniques. Going through the training improved their personal well-being and inspired them to integrate coaching with herbal remedies. The author emphasizes the importance of eating calmly to support digestion and introduces ‘Catnip Nepeta cataria’ as a calming herb. Offering weekly relaxation tips and herbal advice through blog posts, the author invites readers to join their stress-free journey.
Lower Effects of Too Much Sugar
EEK! I Ate a Bunch of Sugar! It’s that time of year! You’re bound to eat some sugar… Don’t beat yourself up! Occasionally it is nice to enjoy yourself! Especially when celebrating the holidays with your family. But what if you don’t want the side effects of eating too much sugar causes? That could be […]
My Greatest Challenge Turned Into Something Great!
When my daughter was 4 months old, I had my 1st Strongman Competition. After my 4th competition, I was getting migraines that would last 3 days or more almost weekly. I had struggled with migraines for years, but usually only 1 time a month. I had a bulging disk, and I got that fixed, and […]
Sleepy Time Tea – Herbie Freebie
If you are having a hard time sleeping and would like to work with me on getting to the root cause of why you are not sleeping well Book an appointment with me here. This is my basic Sleep Support Tea. It tastes good, can be used with kids,and works for many in helping them […]
My Journey To Becoming an Herbalist
My Journey To Becoming an Herbalist In 2008 my 3rd child was born. I began training for Strongman Competitions right after she was born. (I’d always been an avid weightlifter). My 1st competition was when she was 4 months old and I got 2nd place! After my last competition I got a bulging disk in my […]