Does “All Disease Begin in the Gut”? “All disease begins in the gut.” This statement was proclaimed by Hippocrates over 2000 years ago. Today, his ancient words are echoed in many of the treatment rooms of modern integrative, naturopathic, and functional medicine practitioners. Was he (and are they) right? In this video blog, [...]
Our Aromatic Allies to Defend Us in a Toxic World For the past several weeks, we’ve been discussing the negative repercussions of the pervasive chemicals present in our world. These detrimental compounds have been associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases and an aggravation of various symptoms. Knowledge about this concerning connection [...]
Our Toxic World Our world is full of toxins. This fact that we are surrounded by ubiquitous, harmful chemicals can be enough to scare the health out of anyone. Literally. These hazardous environmental compounds have been linked to bothersome symptoms and have been found to increase our risk for chronic diseases. These include [...]
The Dangers of Living in a Chemical World For the past several weeks, we’ve been exploring how the countless chemicals in the world we live in can sabotage our health goals. These unavoidable hazardous substances have been linked to various chronic diseases and dysfunctions including cancer, reproductive issues, metabolic dysfunction, diabetes, psychiatric disorders, [...]
Spring Detox and Cleansing If you are living in an environment that experiences the change of seasons, you have likely noticed how the beginning of each one shifts our perception and focus. For example, springtime signifies a time of rebirth and breaking through what is keeping us stuck and stagnant. This aligns with [...]
Why Is Lavender Oil The Most Popular Essential Oil in the World? According to the latest statistics from Statisa, lavender essential oil was the most popular oil in 2024. It also tops the list of favorites of well-versed aromatherapist and distinguished essential oil educators. The universal appeal of lavender oil is [...]
How Diet Culture Messages About Cleanses, Detoxes, and Healthcare Can Backfire: Part 2 Recently, I’ve been raising awareness on the caveats of placing excessive attention on “clean eating” and “purifying” the body. Specifically, I’ve been exploring how diet culture messages are getting mixed into these wellness practices causing harm to our health. Unfortunately, [...]
The Dangers of Shaming and Blaming People into Healthy and “Clean” Eating Hello dear friends, Previously, I examined the controversies about cleansing and detoxification among various health professionals. This included the debate over whether to use strategies to mitigate the risks from excessive chemical exposure found in our environment and consumer products. Since [...]
Can You Shield and Support the Brain and Body from Toxins without Causing More Problems? Hello dear friends, Today I want to talk about a controversial subject between integrative doctors, anti-diet dieticians, and conventional medicine. Specifically, I want to discuss the debate surrounding “cleansing” and “detoxing.” I also want to highlight three concerns [...]
