On this page you will find beneficial health information that may help you get to the root of your issues. It’s a good idea to go over any new health information with the health care provider of your choice.
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Uncover Hidden Health Issues: Essential Blood Tests
If all of your blood work comes back as normal, you may have to search even deeper. For example, different kinds of tick borne diseases, different types of bacteria, viruses, or parasite infections. It would be a good idea to have blood drawn for inflammation in your body as well. Inflammation is like your body…
DIY Herbal Remedy to Combat Seasonal Illnesses
We’ve started using garlic honey this cold and flu season, and I think it’s working. I had heard about it. I wanted to try it out. So, I started my first batch in late September. My new batch has been fermenting for almost a month now. When my husband or I try to get sick,…
Apple Cider Vinegar: Natural Remedies and Uses
Apple cider vinegar has many uses. The reason it cleans well is because of the antibacterial properties in it. People also like to use it in cooking and foods to enhance marinades, dressings, and to preserve foods. Did you know that it can also be used as a natural medicine? I personally have used it…
How Jordan Essentials Products Transformed My Skin
Have you ever used Jordan Essentials products? If not, check out my post about them. I fell in love with them after they completely healed my Keratosis pilaris, also known as chicken skin! They are hard bumps that form on the back of your arms, upper thighs, or face. Mine have always been on the…
Why You Should Reconsider Erythritol as a Sweetener
I just had to get this blog out right away. It just came to my attention that there was a study published in Nature Medicine back in February 2023. The study found a possible correlation between blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes. Erythritol, a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, was involved. I used monk…
The Importance of Vitamin D for Health and Well-Being
One very important nutrient that we need is vitamin D. In this blog, I will discuss vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. Did you know that in the United States alone, 35% of the adult population has a vitamin D deficiency? This estimate is conservative. This does not take into account children or people who have…
The Healing Power of Tea Tree Oil: My Top Benefits
This is my favorite essential oil. In my opinion, it is the King of all essential oils! The reason for this is because it has helped my family so much with its healing abilities. I will tell you all the different ways it has helped me and how I use it. First, I want to…
Natural Remedies: Steam Treatment for Colds and Bronchitis
I planned to wait until the fall to blog about this. However, I recently needed to do this treatment myself. The smoke from the Canadian fires reached where we lived, and it caused me to get bronchitis. This was very unusual because I have never gotten bronchitis before from smoke. I do have mild asthma,…
Gluten-Free Diet: My Journey and Insights
This is a controversial topic, but I am going to discuss it anyway. It’s personal. My daughter in law has dealt with celiac disease. I have seen how it can negatively affect someone’s health. According to statistics, about 1% of the U.S. population has been diagnosed with celiac disease. About 6% has non-celiac gluten intolerance…
Silent Thyroid Issues: Recognizing the Symptoms
Ladies, listen up! While men can certainly develop thyroid problems, women are five to eight times more likely to. Why is this? Medical practitioners believe that Graves disease may be genetic. Still, they don’t have a lot of answers for the many thyroid disorders that people suffer with. Up to 60% of people with thyroid…
Understanding Epstein-Barr Virus: Risks and Reactivation
Most of us have not heard of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) before. However, 90% to 95% of adults worldwide already have it in their bodies. You may be wondering if it can hurt us. The answer is yes, it can! Typically, it does not, but sometimes it will. EBV is a member of the herpes virus…
Understanding Biofilms: The Hidden Impact on Health
Most people have probably never heard of biofilms. A simple way to explain this is dental plaque, the plaque that forms on our teeth. We all know that dental plaque can cause cavities. Still, biofilms can form on medical implants used in the body, too. These biofilms can also develop in your intestines. They can…
Candida Overgrowth: Causes and Consequences
Most of us think of yeast as the leavening agent in breads or a part of alcohol and beverages. Still, it plays a much more important role in our daily lives. Our bodies have their own yeast/fungus. It is called candida. It is actually part of our body’s natural microbiome. Candida is a vital part…
Health Information
As a certified health coach, it’s my job to teach others about health and nutrition. I look forward to sharing information that I have learned. I also learn new things all the time and will be sharing those things as well. Stay tuned for any new blogs I write. I hope to teach and make…