Soul Iris

11/17/2025

Society has an obsession with categorizing diets-vegan, keto, omnivore, raw, carnivore- we’re constantly told that one diet is best, when in reality, the truth is more nuanced.
When we isolate ourselves with one diet trend, we ignore the complexity of human nutrition. It’s essential to move beyond the extremes and seek balanced approaches to eating.
There are conditions in which restrictive eating for a time may be of benefit- keto during a cancer battle (especially with a brain tumor), carnivore with MCA’s, LOW FODMAP with SIBO- but these should always be temporary.
Focus on eating intuitively, if you listen to your body, you get a pretty good indication what you should be eating. Gas, bloating, hives, diarrhea, constipation, and pain are not normal reactions to food.
Next, focus on eating real food, do most of your grocery shopping around the perimeter of the store-produce and meat.
Lastly try to eat seasonally and locally produced if possible. Our digestive systems are supported by eating certain nutrients at certain times of the year.
In the Fall and Winter, eat your warming root vegetables, soups and stews. Spring and Summer, eat all your fresh veggies and fruits, it’s a time of renewal as cleansing, our bodies are more active and need all the great enzymes.
Don’t assume that a diet that worked for one person will work for all, we are all unique, sons of us don’t have adequate stomach acid to break down an all meat diet, some of us have MCA’s and can’t eat a lot of fermented foods, or SIBO, where we may struggle with a lot of raw fruits and vegetables.

11/14/2025

Mark your calendars! Sneak Peek into Christmas November 22 from 10-4!
We’ll have in store specials, tea samples, desserts, plus with each visit at participating businesses you’ll be entered to win some amazing prizes!

11/14/2025

Whether sudden onset or occurring regularly, these are the symptoms that suggest a serious imbalance.

Heavy uterine bleeding (changing a pad or tampon more than every 2 hours)

Bleeding for more than 7 days

Period pain out of the ordinary

New onset of severe pelvic or abdominal pain not during your period

Pain gets progressively worse or lasts longer than the first couple days of period

Pain, fever, chills anytime in your cycle, including after wearing a tampon

Dizziness, faintness, shortness of breath

Bad smelling discharge

Bleeding between normal time

Your period stops for 3 months or more and you’re not pregnant or breast feeding

Chronic depression or suicidal thoughts

11/12/2025

Nat Mur is the tissue salt responsible for the distribution of water in the body. Stomach juices and cell division are made possible because of this salt.
Nat Mur assists with
Dehydration
Hayfever, clear watery nasal discharge, often with the loss of smell
Watery eyes or nose
Cold sores around nose or mouth
Constipation, dry stools
Dry scaly skin
Dry eyes
Salt cravings

11/10/2025

Endometriosis is one of the most common hormone related conditions. It affects about 10% of women, symptoms often start in teens and worsen over time.
Symptoms include:
Heavy, painful periods
Significant lower back pain during periods
Clots
Nausea, vomiting during period
Diarrhea and/or constipation
Painful bowel movements or urination
Painful in*******se
Ovulation pain
Bloated abdomen
Feeling tired/unwell during periods
Difficulty conceiving
Depression
These symptoms aren’t random, they’re messages reflecting a bigger problem, your uterus isn’t defective.
What is your body reacting to?
Chronic inflammation
Toxic exposure
Hormone imbalance (estrogen dominance)
Gut dysfunction
Sluggish liver

When the liver struggles, toxins stay, estrogen rises, inflammation skyrockets.
Gut inflammation disrupts hormones, increases estrogen recycling.
Your body is asking for help, you’re not “managing disease”, you’re restoring the system, don’t suppress the signal.
-Heal the gut
-Support liver detox pathways
-Balance hormones
-Reduce environmental toxins
-Prioritize sleep
-Reduce stress
-Movement
-Nutrient dense meals

11/07/2025

Shilajit is a resin found in the Himalayan and Tibet mountains, it’s a breakdown of plant material and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 5000 years. It is referred to as “conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness”.
It’s very mineral dense, containing 85 different minerals, also rich in Fulvic acid, humic acid, and dibenzo alpha pyrones (anti microbials).
It boosts energy and revitalizes the body by boosting mitochondrial function, therefore increasing ATP production. It has been used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome. It seems to target brain cells in particular, it’s been shown to have positive effects on brain edema, blood brain barrier permeability, and intracranial pressure.
It is a body regulator, maintaining equilibrium to everything from immunity and hormone balancing.
It is found to be toxic to many types of cancer cells.
Shilajit can reduce blood glucose levels and even repair damage to the pancreas.
It has been found beneficial in breaking addictions, reducing cravings and minimizing withdrawal symptoms, even in those coming off of opiates.

11/05/2025

Mag Phos is the anti spasmodic tissue salt. It relieves cramps and aches. It is quick to relieve pain, especially cramping or shooting pain. It relieves muscular twitching, cramps, hiccups, and coughing fits.
Mag Phos assists with:
Nerve pain
All cramps and spasms
Flatulence
Headaches
Nervous tension

11/03/2025

Signs that your lymphatic system is plugged:
Constipation
Inability to lose weight
Headaches
Brain fog
Swollen lymph nodes
Lack of energy
Morning stiffness
Swelling in limbs
Arms fall asleep at night
Pressure in spine/shoulders
Sore breasts
Itchy skin
Sore throat
Excess mucus in morning
Fluid in ears
Ringing in ears
Frequent illness
Sometimes supplements aren’t enough, those with chronically stagnant lymph (as in the case with swollen tonsils and adenoids), may have to cut out dairy, wheat, and sugar.

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

We have blue light blockers, and they’re cute!
These have been a life saver for me working in fluorescent lighting!

10/31/2025

Estrogen dominance fuels mast cell activation (MCA’s), creating a cascade of histamine that can leave you inflamed, anxious, and reactive.
1) Support your liver- your liver plays a crucial role in breaking down estrogen. Support it with cruciferous vegetables, milk thistle, dandelion root, burdock, yellow dock, and NAC.
2) Clear the estrogen with DIM, Indole 3- carbinole, or calcium D-glucarate.
3) Support methylation to assist detox- methylated B12, folate, magnesium, and SAM-e.
4) Increase DAO production- key enzyme in breaking down histamine, it is often suppressed by high estrogen. Vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, and olive oil (raw) boost DAO levels.
5) Manage blood sugar and insulin sensitivity- blood sugar imbalance drives estrogen dominance. Prioritize protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Berberine, chromium, bitter melon, and gymnema sylvestre are all great to balance blood sugar.
6) Support gut health- the gut microbiome regulates estrogen clearance. Eat a diverse diet and add probiotics, colostrum, and L-glutamine.
7) Balance progesterone to clear excess estrogen- progesterone stabilizes mast cells and stops estrogen dominance. Vitex and wild yam are great for boosting progesterone production.
8) Reduce xenoestrogen exposure- plastics, pesticides, fragrances, and other chemicals are xenoestrogens, they bind to estrogen receptor sites and fuel estrogen dominance.
9) Stabilize histamine- natural stabilizers like quercetin, MSM, curcumin, nettle, and bromelain dampen excessive mast cell activation.
10) Support lymphatic drainage- estrogen metabolism and histamine clearance depend on fluid balance. Staying hydrated, dry brushing, sauna, and daily movement are important. Detox the lymph with red clover, cleavers, burdock, goldenseal, or yellow dock.

10/29/2025

Kali Sulph is found in the lining of the skin. It supports the formation of skin cells, hair, and nails.
A deficiency of Kali Sulph causes a lack of oxygen leading to chills, flashes of heat, pain in limbs that travels.
It is excellent for the treatment of psoriasis and athlete’s foot.
Kali Sulph assists with:
Skin disorders
Slow healing wounds
Rashes
Weeping, flaking skin
Brittle nails
Second stage of cold