Shekinah Wellness

04/15/2026

Let’s talk about telomeres and aging!

Biological aging and cellular aging

Biological aging is years going by.
Cellular aging has to do with our cells aging and it is not solely based on biological aging.

Think of two people the same age. Maybe 50 years old. One of them you might be thinking how is that person 50? They look so young and vibrant and full of life, maybe even doing better than someone in their 30s or 40s. Then think of another person: how is that person 50? They’re aging so rapidly. They look act like their 70 (although that’s what our society seems to have gotten used to, so it’s not as noticeable)

A key difference is their telomeres. Telomeres are caps on the end of our mitochondria strand that protects them. Similar to a cap on the end of our shoe lace or strand on a hoodie. The length and strength of that cap protects the strand from fraying. That’s what telomeres do for our mitochondria strand.

As we age, and expose ourselves to toxins and inflammatory things, our telomeres weaken and shorten.

There are things you can do to lengthen and strengthen your telomere: anti-inflammatory foods, omega’s, fiber, polyphenols, phytonutrients, leafy greens, plant-based foods. Avoiding inflammatory foods. Avoiding fad diets.

And if you wanna know what you’re doing is working… There’s ways to test the length of your telomeres 🙌

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04/08/2026

Spring and Summer... oh, the excitement and growth in the air! And with that “new growth” and fresh air comes pollen, and for many, that means allergies.

Allergies are just one of many common spring and summer conditions that can put a damper on enjoying the season to its fullest!

Come “Spring into Summer” while keeping those kiddos (and the whole family) healthy. Learn preventative approaches to common spring and summer situations and how to respond when something does arise.

Attend the holistic seminar on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 am–12:00 pm Sprout Chiropractic & Wellness Sprout Chiropractic in Lino Lakes, MN.

What a cute, cozy venue to learn and grow (or should I say... Sprout!). If you’ve been curious about chiropractic care for pregnancy, women, children, or infants, as well as craniosacral therapy, infrared sauna, or thermography, this is the perfect opportunity to stop by, check out the space (much of which her talented hubby created), and chat with Dr. Jeni!

Enjoy great information from holistic practitioner Rachael KraMer of Shekinah Wellness as she shares holistic solutions for typical spring and summer issues for kids. Grab a cup of tea, enjoy some refreshments (kombucha!), and bring your questions as we prepare for a healthy s

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-keep-the-kids-healthy-spring-into-summer-tickets-1986924900865?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawRDkA1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyZGF0MXdPNjhrMEMxdE1Wc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtl9smyS2fPoUSqcrW5ah072beYXFbHhwZdXvFEGaeOdeul4c-yW9TgtXpxI_aem_BUbl_-F_5RSqlsmzI1eceQ
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03/31/2026

A few weeks ago I had an appointment with a 20 year old girl. She told her mom that she wanted to “feel better”, she had some goals and didn’t want to go to a Dr because she’s done that, followed the very few things they suggested … and saw no results. Her mom directed her to me (thank you!).

As with every appointment … We went over food (intake and suggestions), routines, exercise, bowel movements, stress management, mood, energy, goals and symptoms.

I made several suggestions, she followed them, she saw results!! (in just a few short weeks I might add).

As I was checking in on her progress, I reminded her that healing often occurs in layers … she may need to address residual inflammation, addressing nutritional deficiencies and HEALING the gut (collagen, glutamine, bone broth, omega’s).

I am SO proud of this young woman! She recognized what wasn’t working, found something that does. Think of the life changing rewards and benefits ahead for her!!! For her future as a someday mom and wife. Bringing “health” into her home. She’s doing it!!

Her update that she said I could share:
Hi Rachel!
Thank you so much for checking in. That was so sweet of you! I’ve definitely made some changes and I am just feeling way more energetic and much more like myself! I’ve taken meal prepping more seriously and have been trying to add a lot more raw vegetables to my meals or at least having one big container full of vegetables that I can snack on throughout the day. I’ve been trying to have salt water with lemon juice consistently in the morning, along with smoothies a few hours after that, but some days are definitely better than others.
I’ve been doing my best to get to bed at an earlier hour, which has also been very helpful with my energy levels and overall mood, and I’ve been drinking as much water as I can! I started taking the vitamins that you recommended this week and have just noticed a difference in mood and energy as well!
How have you been?


If she can do this with some simple changes, you can certainly do this too! Solutions are out there. We can do it together.
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03/27/2026

See the good ... see God!

I wrote a post on our new All in All Ministries. Check it out! along with our big 2 followers!! One being me, haha. (and please, follow our new page!! xoxo)
Website: subscribe.
Fb: follow

https://www.allinallministries.com/post/see-the-good-in-it-see-god-in-it

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Tom actually wrote a blog today. I think he "was in a mood" after his 3rd conversation with someone about health ... "I was sick, but thank goodness I got an antibiotic"... Really? oh come on!

https://www.allinallministries.com/post/oh-come-on-everyone-should-know-this

The other day during my prayer time, a thought settled deeply in my spirit…When God created the world, after each part of creation He said, “It is good.” And after creating man, He said, “It is very good.”“Good” can sound like such a simple, almost casual word—something we might say ...

03/16/2026

Something to listed to on your drive... or as you're snowed in today❄️⛄️

Thanks Courtney (Real Vitality) for having me on your podcast! Already looking forward to the next one.

"In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rachael KraMer of Shekinah Wellness to explore her courageous transition from the conventional healthcare system into running her own private holistic practice.

Rachael shares what led her to step outside the traditional model — and what she discovered along the way.

Some of the topics we discuss include:
• The limitations of conventional lab testing and why “normal” doesn’t always mean optimal
• Why you must have a clear plan when approaching health holistically (it’s not about rejecting medicine — it’s about being strategic and informed)
• How licensure and regulatory structures can keep doctors bound to protocols that don’t always prioritize individualized patient care

If you’re working in the conventional system, but looking for ways to launch your own holistic practice, we hope this podcast inspires you!

Find Rachael and the offerings she mentioned at Shekinah Wellness and at All in All Ministries"

An interview with holistic health practitioner Rachael Kramer

03/10/2026

Today is Wednesday. So far this week I’ve already talked to two people about PMS. Do you have PMS? Of course you probably know it’s in large part from a rapid decrease in estrogen, but do you know how to stabilize estrogen throughout the month?
(diet: high fiber/soluble fiber/cruciferous vegetables, seed cycling. low caffeine. stress management. exercise habits: both aerobic and anaerobic. Supplements: Calcium (1200 mg/day) and Vitamin B6, combined with magnesium, have shown effectiveness in reducing PMS my managing luteal phase)

Did you also know having stable serotonin throughout the month will help you feel better throughout the month and during PMS?!!! Serotonin levels drop in the days leading up to a menstrual period as estrogen decreases, triggering common PMS symptoms like irritability, depression, fatigue, and food cravings. Low serotonin affects mood regulation. Some women experience higher serotonin transporter activity, causing a significant loss of serotonin

Some things to raise serotonin naturally… Gu health. Over 90% of serotonin receptors are in the gut. 20 to 30 minutes of sunshine, preferably in the morning. High tryptophan foods, exercise.

Main take away: having balanced hormones throughout the month significantly helps PMS!!!
One more take away that I didn’t even mention yet… Black cohash! I mainly use it for menopause symptoms, but it helps with PMS as well

Need help finding out how your hormones are working for or against you? Need help balancing that? Let me know, I’d love to help.

(by the way, sometimes when you save something long enough, it comes back… Or you just wear it anyway, who knows. I bought this vest when my daughter was in middle school and we used to share it.)
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02/23/2026

This book — well, even just the cover — reminds me of something so personal.

God can truly change your heart.

I used to hate pine trees. 🌲
At one of our homes, we had several in the backyard. I wanted them gone. We even got a quote to remove them. My husband said no.

So instead… I prayed.

Not for the trees to go away.
But for God to change my heart.
My preference.
My desire.

I remember thinking, If I have to look at these trees every single day, I at least want to like them.

And He did it.

Now? Pine trees — jack pine, spruce, evergreens — are some of my favorites. I notice their strength. Their steadiness. The way they stay green when everything else looks bare.

It sounds trivial. And maybe it is.

But at the time, it wasn’t.

Because what we “look at” every day shapes us.

And this principle goes far beyond trees.

What if your marriage isn’t what you hoped for — and you have to “look at it” every day?
What if you look in the mirror and don’t like what you see?
What if your situation feels permanent?

We often pray, “God, change this.”
But sometimes He lovingly says,
“Let Me change you.”

And when He changes your heart, everything looks different — even if nothing else changes.

That’s the miracle.

He doesn’t just move mountains.
Sometimes He reshapes vision.
Softens resistance.
Rewrites desire.

And that kind of transformation?
It can change everything. ❤️

This picture is not to endorse or promote this book, actually I just thought it was so-so (didn’t go into nearly as much depth as I was hoping or anticipating… but there were some really good nuggets)
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02/21/2026

During our 28 day challenge, I’ve shared a lot of the good, the foundations in our marriage.

Not every day is what social media shows. But seriously, I thank the Lord that almost over day actually is (and that is because of the foundation our marriage is built upon. We agreed upon some things early on)

Today, a minor hiccup. Could’ve turned into a much bigger ordeal if we didn’t deal with it appropriately

We decided to go to a coffee shop to work on a marriage retreat that we will be speaking at in less than a month. We were both excited to do so!

As we got started, some tension and frustration grew (although we expect that now, realizing when the enemy tries to get in the way… When you’re trying to do the Lords work).

Tom is very quick with decisions and thought processes. I gather information and move slower.

He was wanting to jump in and get started. I wanted to make an outline.

As tension grew, he said you can just message the Pastor and I’ll sit here and wait. Tell me when you’re ready. I put my phone down and said you can just go ahead and make it and then tell me what we’re going to do.

He said I’m not going to plunge forward and you’re not going to shut down. Let’s talk.

We did. He explained he was plunging forward because he’s excited. Once he said that it opened my mind and I was very thankful for him doing these things with me.!!! and he thanked me for being methodical, making sure we have the right amount of content for the sessions we’re supposed to provide information for.

Once upon a time, it wouldn’t have went this way. Because we don’t argue often, we really didn’t know how to. So if any thing came up, that was uncomfortable, we could go days without talking (the enemy loved that, getting right there in the middle, creating more conflict and division). Not anymore! Thank you, Jesus.

When we work with couples, we work with premarital, maintenance, or crisis. And we strongly believe if those first two are solid the latter will be rare.
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02/13/2026

I’m so glad this mama scheduled a call!

Her call was regarding her daughter, low growth hormone, pediatric endocrinologist wants to do growth hormone injections, and Mom wanted additional feedback or input

Again, I am so glad she scheduled a call! For her, it’s about her daughter and growth hormone, but the same thinking applies to anyone… I always like to help people realize whatever invasive or scary option that’s presented can also be the option down the road if they choose that, but why not choose the least invasive route first? Why not start with gathering information and find out why that problem might be there… is it a deficiency? An excess of something blocking the bodies natural ability?

Probably 15 years ago now I helped a man with his digestive issue (doctor was suggesting meds that weren’t working), years later his wife was going to have surgery for carpal tunnel, he told her to see me first. She said, what can she do for carpal tunnel?? He said she can help your body with nutrients, she can lower inflammation, she can make recommendations, and if it doesn’t work, you can still get surgery later. She made an appointment and never needed surgery!!

YES❗️ that’s what I’m talking about. First get information, implement it, see what your body does, the other option is still an option down the road.

Far too often, I see it the other way… People say my doctor said to do this, so I did it, now things are a mess in a different way, what should I do? Don’t make that mistake! Get information upfront and then make a decision.
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02/11/2026

This will probably be too much information to make into a post, I’ll either do it in series or turn it into a blog… But for now….

Roughly 15 years ago I was really sick with this super strange “burning - breathing through glass” feeling in my nose. I got tested just out of curiosity and it was H1N1. I told myself if I ever have that feeling again I will know I have H1N1 again. Turns out every little cold I got, no matter how minor it was, I had that same odd sensation of breathing through glass, burning in my nose. I did a viral detox and I’ve never had that feeling since 🙌

When your cells are made, they are a certain size, as they die off pieces break off. Those pieces contain information that go into your new cell being made.

This is autopgagy
Autophagy: The body’s process of breaking down and recycling, old, damaged or dysfunctional cells to make way for new health cells.

I explained this to a mom that came to me with some unexplained symptoms or conditions regarding her daughter. In her appointment, I mentioned this and suggested she do a viral detox. She did! & has seen results. (See pic 2)

Sadly, the product I used 15 years ago is no longer available. I tell that each person when they do a viral detox because I personally have confidence in the one that I used! I do have the ingredient list and I just recently thought of making that product myself 🤩🙏

02/10/2026

This will probably be too much information to make into a post, I’ll either do it in series or turn it into a blog… But for now….

Roughly 15 years ago I was really sick with this super strange “burning - breathing through glass” feeling in my nose. I got tested just out of curiosity and it was H1N1. I told myself if I ever have that feeling again I will know I have H1N1 again. Turns out every little cold I got, no matter how minor it was, I had that same odd sensation of breathing through glass, burning in my nose. I did a viral detox and I’ve never had that feeling since 🙌

When your cells are made, they are a certain size, as they die off pieces break off. Those pieces contain information that go into your new cell being made.

This is autopgagy
Autophagy: The body’s process of breaking down and recycling, old, damaged or dysfunctional cells to make way for new health cells.

I explained this to a mom that came to me with some unexplained symptoms or conditions regarding her daughter. In her appointment, I mentioned this and suggested she do a viral detox. She did! & has seen results.

Sadly, the product I used 15 years ago is no longer available. I tell that each person when they do a viral detox because I personally have confidence in the one that I used! I do have the ingredient list and I just recently thought of making that product myself 🤩🙏

02/06/2026

I’ve had a lot of parents reaching out lately about childhood health concerns— just in the last few weeks: HFM, water warts, staph, other skin issues, & now canker sores. 💛

When a child develops canker sores, it’s rarely “just random.”
In many cases, it’s the body giving us information.

Canker sores are often connected to gut health, reactions to certain foods, or environmental allergens.
Sugar is one of the biggest contributors: acidic, spicy foods & gluten close behind.
Something many people don’t realize: if someone reacts strongly to acidic foods, it can be a sign of vit. deficiencies, especially B5 & niacin. So “avoiding acidic food” really isn’t the answer. Correcting the deficiency is!

I recommend stepping back & looking at the whole body, not just the symptom.

A few things to consider:

✨ 1. A whole-body approach
Strengthening the inner terrain — the gut, immune system, & overall vitality — helps the body handle stressors without reacting so strongly.
This is the foundation of the HP program, which focuses on building immune memory rather than constantly putting out fires.

✨ 2. Gut testing
If this is recurring, a microbiome gut test can be incredibly helpful to identify specific imbalances instead of guessing.

Also good to know: there are different types of canker sores, w/ different causes & solutions — so what works for one child may not work for another.

Supportive options that may help in the meantime (I’ll add to your Fullscript):
• Borax (a homeopathic remedy often used for canker sores)
• Addressing common deficiencies like B vitamins, zinc, & iron
• Supportive supplements such as Merc Sol & DGL
• Ice to reduce pain & swelling
• Avoid rough, spicy, & acidic foods
• Good-quality yogurt to support the gut

Another thing to consider ... are they canker sores or HSV-1 cold sore? Although the treatment is similar, one is contagious the other isn’t. One is a virus, the other isn’t. The herpes virus can remain dormant in nerve cells, you’d definitely want to include a viral detox!!!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start — especially when it comes to your child’s health — please hear this:

You’re not alone.
Let’s connect!

Website: https://www.shekinahwellness.com/
Appts: https://www.shekinahwellness.com/schedule
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All in All Ministries: https://www.allinallministries.com/
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