Shekinah Wellness

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
Fullscript (discount on professional quality vitamins. If you need approval for a vitamin, let me know!!) : https://us.fullscript.com/wel.../shekinahwellness/c08c7de133
All in All Ministries: https://www.allinallministries.com/
FREE introductory video for HP: https://www.allinallministries.com/infovideo

02/02/2026

Join us for a 28 day INTIMACY challenge for the month of February, the month of love! 💕

each day I will post on my story a quick, simple thing you can do together in five minutes or less to strengthen your intimacy, friendship and loooove

anything you cherish takes maintenance and “maintenance” can be fun… Let us show you!!!
Xoxo
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02/01/2026

Someone messaged, not feeling well during their travels due to excessive glade plug ins !!!!🤮

When you travel, it’s important to think (ahead of time) about susceptibility and exposure ….are you, or someone you’re traveling with, prone to headaches? Cramps? Backaches? Sinus issues? And then what area are you going to?? Like what will you be exposed to? If we go to Florida I might think mold. if we go overseas, I might think parasites. I would then even do stuff ahead of time with oversee travels I’m thinking … Increase stomach acid and protect the gut lining… Okra, aloe vera juice, and slippery elm bark powder create a soothing, gel-like barrier over the stomach lining. Probiotic supplements, especially those containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, help maintain a healthy, thick mucus layer. 

For her with asthma .. of course know triggers, PNC and other lung supplements and for sinus stuff issue Rachael‘s remedy before and during travels , you really get any inflammation down ahead of time . Also neti pot. Both also might want to do more Pure Body… ONE of the many benefits…it is a binder that is gentle and effective. Binders attract, attached, & expel… This will help lower the body burden.

In the meantime, for this trip, I would suggest opening windows, using a fan to help ventilate, doing Rachael‘s remedy and neti pot if you have them with. Simmering cinnamon, orange, lemon on the stove. Or even simmer essential oils. Clean surfaces. Place activated charcoal or bowls of baking soda in affected rooms to absorb lingering odors. and if you’re going to be there for a while, deep clean textiles.

If you have some travels coming up and you would like to discuss your susceptibilities and exposures and what can be done ahead of time… Feel free to make an appointment. We can even chat for 15 minutes to a half hour. I’d love to help you out.
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01/29/2026

This might be surprising, but I don’t believe it’s necessary to run lab panels on healthy, little ones just to “check in” (I’m talking about little ones, like toddlers).

Instead, my focus is on building inner vitality — so their bodies are resilient enough to handle the stressors they will encounter as they grow. (See HP Program for more info).

Here’s how I think about it 👇

Key takeaways for parents:
• If a child is “deficient,” I address diet, but often it’s an absorption issue, so a gut test is more appropriate
• Gut health and the microbiome play a HUGE role in immunity, skin, hormones, and development
• Rather than blood labs, stool or saliva testing is often more appropriate for this age range
• If symptoms are present (skin issues, frequent illness, digestion concerns), that’s when I dig deeper

Tests I often recommend that are appropriate for this age and VERY informative:
✔️ Comprehensive Stool Analysis (if using Tiny Health ask for Pro for the first test)

✔️ OAT test

✔️ Mycotoxin test (mold)

✔️ Heavy Metal and Essential Elements

When I would consider testing even without symptoms:
• If parent has an autoimmune condition and wants insight before puberty (around age 8)
• If a child was born via C-section and missed early microbiota exposure (early gut test recommended)

The goal is to support the body early so issues don’t develop later.

💛 If you’re unsure what your child actually needs, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
📅 I work with parents to create thoughtful, gentle, and individualized care plans.

Healthy kids start from the inside out — and I’d be honored to support your family.

Website: https://www.shekinahwellness.com/
Appts: https://www.shekinahwellness.com/schedule
Fullscript (discount on professional quality vitamins. If you need approval for a vitamin, let me know!!) : https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/shekinahwellness/c08c7de133

All in All Ministries: https://www.allinallministries.com/
FREE introductory video for HP: https://www.allinallministries.com/infovideo
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01/22/2026

✨ Let’s talk STAPH + childhood immune stuff ✨
Recap from appointment:
Staph is a type of bacteria that many people carry in their nose or on their skin w/o any issues at all. When it does turn into an infection, it usually means it’s been hanging around for a while — leading to an imbalance between good/bad bacteria & a weakened immune system.

It can show up differently in different people:
• boils
• impetigo
• other skin infections

Whatever it looks like, it does need to be addressed so it doesn’t move deeper into the body (like the bloodstream).

💡 Important to remember:
Kids actually handle illness better than adults.

A 2-year-old with a 102 fever — often still playing, still moving.
Now picture an 80-year-old w/ that same fever… completely wiped out.

Early & broad exposure helps the immune system learn, adapt, & build memory. That’s how we end up with a more balanced, less reactive immune system as adults — one that’s protective against infections & allergies.

🌱 So what do I suggest?

➡️ Whole-body approach
Strengthen the inner terrain and inner vitality so the body can handle stressors better.
This is exactly what the HP program is designed to do — build immune memory.

➡️ Consider a gut test
So you know specifically what’s missing instead of guessing.

🦠 Probiotics + Staph
The most researched probiotic for staph is B. subtilis.
It’s been shown to eliminate over 95% of S. aureus colonization without disrupting the rest of the microbiome.
(In Fullscript)

🥦 Targeted nutrition matters
When you give the body the right nutrients, you’re giving the immune system the tools it needs.

• Vit. D → supports natural antimicrobial defenses
• Zinc → helps immune cells grow & communicate
• Vit. C → protects immune cells & supports skin healing

For skin issues, I almost always suggest zinc + vitamin C (also in Full Script).

🛁 Supportive home care
• Oatmeal baths for calming
• Antimicrobial e/o: (tea tree, oregano)
• ACV + aloe topically

💬 I’ve had so many people reach out lately about childhood concerns

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone 🤍
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.
✨ Make an appointment if you need support ✨

Website: https://www.shekinahwellness.com/
Appts: https://www.shekinahwellness.com/schedule
Fullscript (discount on professional quality vitamins. If you need approval for a vitamin, let me know!!) : https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/shekinahwellness/c08c7de133

All in All Ministries: https://www.allinallministries.com/
FREE introductory video for HP: https://www.allinallministries.com/infovideo