Genesys Naturopathic Services

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

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03/25/2026

There are far too many people that walk on glass to avoid the reaction of someone else.

You may think, that’s just how life is for me. I can’t rock the boat.

It changes the way you think about what you accept for yourself when you put your own child in the same situation you’re tolerating every day.

Would you want your life for your child?

If the answer is no, you want better for them, please consider changing your life. You deserve better. You don’t have to keep waiting for things to get better, you can be the catalyst for things to get better. Create boundaries. Stand up for yourself. Live the life you want.

03/18/2026

In TCM terms, white pine is generally understood as aromatic, dispersing, moving, and opening. It has a strong affinity for the Lung system, but it also has a clearing effect on the mind and can help move stagnant, damp, or boggy states.

White pine leans slightly warming to neutral, depending on how it is prepared and what part is used. The fresh needles feel more light, bright, and gently dispersing, while the resin feels deeper, stickier, warmer, and more penetrating. Its taste profile is aromatic, mildly bitter, and slightly astringent with a crisp forest quality.

From a TCM perspective, white pine helps open the Lung, transform phlegm, and disperse Wind Cold, especially when there is heaviness, congestion, tightness, or a sense that the chest is not fully opening. It can be useful when someone feels closed up physically and emotionally. It has that quality of helping the breath move again. Because of that, it fits well in patterns involving external invasion, lingering mucus, or dampness obstructing the upper burner.

Energetically, white pine can also be thought of as lifting clear yang and refreshing the senses. It is helpful for mental fog, dullness, heaviness, and that weighed down feeling that often comes with dampness or grief. In a more spiritual or Shen-centered sense, pine has a clarifying, fortifying quality. It feels protective, upright, and steady. It does not usually feel lush or deeply moistening. It feels more cleansing, awakening, and resilient.

You could think of white pine as being supportive in patterns such as Lung Qi constraint, phlegm misting the mind, Wind Cold in the upper respiratory tract, and mild damp accumulation in the chest. It may also pair beautifully with formulas or blends meant to support grief, stagnant breath, low inspiration, and emotional heaviness held in the lungs.

On a constitutional level, white pine is often better for people who are cold, damp, congested, sluggish, foggy, or phlegmy than for people who are very dry, depleted, and overheated. In a person who already has a lot of dryness, yin deficiency, or empty heat, too much pine can feel a little drying or too dispersing unless it is balanced with more moistening or nourishing herbs.

03/16/2026

Plantain Tincture Restock

Back at the restock game today!

(Plantago spp.)

Plantain tincture is freshly restocked in the apothecary. These are the last 8 bottles until spring comes and I have fresh plantain to tincture.

This is one of those plants that grows quietly all around us but carries an incredible amount of healing potential. Plantain has long been used by herbalists for its ability to draw out irritation, calm inflammation, and support the body’s natural repair processes.

Plantain is especially valued for its relationship with the skin and tissues. It helps calm irritation and supports the body when dealing with bites, stings, rashes, and inflamed or reactive skin patterns.

It also supports the respiratory system. Plantain helps soothe irritated lung tissue and calm dry or inflamed airways while supporting the body in clearing mucus and environmental irritants.

Another important role of plantain is supporting the digestive tract. It helps soothe inflamed tissues in the gut and supports healing when irritation or inflammation is present.

Plantain is also known as a drawing herb. Traditionally it has been used to help the body pull out splinters, toxins, and irritants from tissues while supporting the healing process.

Energetically, plantain cools heat, calms irritation, and supports restoration where tissues feel inflamed or overstimulated.

This batch is freshly bottled and ready for those who like to keep plantain on hand as a dependable everyday herbal ally.

Comment plantain for the link!

(c) Copyright 2026 Michelle Markham, Genesys Naturopathic.

03/15/2026

Sale ends tonight!

03/13/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Spleen Qi is the center of transformation in the body. It takes the food and drink you consume and turns them into Qi, Blood, and nourishment for every organ system.

Things I wish I knew.

The Spleen prefers warmth and rhythm. Cold foods, iced drinks, irregular meals, and eating while stressed weaken its ability to transform food into energy. Over time this can show up as fatigue, bloating, brain fog, loose stools, and fluid retention.

The Spleen governs the muscles and the flesh. When Spleen Qi is strong, the body feels supported and stable. When it is weak, people often feel heavy, sluggish, or like their limbs are tired even when they have not done much.

The Spleen also governs thought. In the mind and digestion are deeply connected. Overthinking, rumination, and constant mental work can weaken Spleen just as much as poor digestion. Many people who worry excessively also struggle with bloating, poor appetite, or unstable blood sugar.

The Spleen holds things in place. When its Qi is strong, blood stays in the vessels and organs remain where they belong. When it weakens, there can be bruising easily, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, or organ prolapse.

forms when the Spleen cannot transform fluids properly. This can look like swelling, puffiness, sinus congestion, excess mucus, weight gain that feels sticky or hard to lose, and a heavy feeling in the body.

I wish I knew that strengthening digestion was one of the most powerful things you can do for overall health. Warm meals, cooked foods, consistent eating times, and supporting the digestive fire can restore energy, clarity, and resilience.

In TCM, a strong is not just about digestion. It is about stability, grounded thinking, and the ability to turn nourishment into life force.

03/13/2026

✨ Gratitude Sale ✨

I’m feeling incredibly grateful for everyone who supports this little apothecary. Every order, every kind word, and every share truly means more than you know. To say thank you, I’m running a short Gratitude Sale.

Sale is today Friday 3/13 and tomorrow 3/14 only.

Use code GRATITUDE and receive 20% off orders over $200.

As an extra thank you, all orders over $100 will receive a free surprise item added to their package. No code needed for the free gift.

This is a great time to stock up on tinctures, teas, oils, rollers, soaking salts, and wellness favorites you’ve been meaning to grab.

Your support keeps these small batch remedies flowing and allows me to keep creating the things that help people feel better.

Shop while the sale is live.
Links are in the comments.

03/11/2026

Tincture Restock

(Camellia sinensis)

Green Tea tincture has been freshly restocked in the apothecary.

Green tea is well known as a beverage, yet in tincture form it becomes a concentrated herbal ally that supports metabolism, circulation, cellular protection, and mental clarity.

One of its most valued qualities is its ability to support healthy metabolism and fat utilization. Green tea helps the body more efficiently use energy while supporting balanced blood sugar and steady energy throughout the day.

It is also rich in and catechins, plant compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress. These compounds support the body’s ability to repair, adapt, and maintain long-term health.

Green tea also supports circulation and cardiovascular health. It helps promote healthy blood flow and supports the integrity of blood vessels, making it a wonderful ally for overall vascular wellness.

Many people appreciate green tea for its ability to promote clear thinking and calm focus. It contains a natural combination of gentle caffeine and L-theanine, which helps support alertness without the jittery feeling that often comes with stronger stimulants.

Green tea also works with the liver and detox pathways, helping the body process and eliminate metabolic waste more efficiently.

Energetically, green tea is lightly cooling and clearing. It helps reduce internal heat and supports clarity in both the body and mind.

This batch is freshly bottled and ready for those who like to keep green tea as part of their daily herbal routine. Comment GREEN for the link to purchase

(c) Copyright 2025 Michelle Markham, Genesys Naturopathic.

03/10/2026

This is for anyone thinking about doing a cleanse or detox.

Before pushing the body into detox, the basics of digestion, elimination, and rest should already be working well.

Ideally, meals digest smoothly. There is no bloating after eating, no reflux, and no heavy fatigue that makes you feel like you need to lie down after a meal.

Bowel movements are regular and complete. Stools are well formed, easy to pass, and require only one wipe. There is no constipation and no floating stools.

Sleep is steady through the night. You wake feeling rested with stable energy during the day rather than feeling wired, depleted, or running on empty.

Temperature regulation is balanced. There are no hot flashes, no chronically cold hands and feet, and no fluid retention or swelling.

The lymph system is moving well. Lymph nodes are not swollen, and urine is light in color without a strong odor.

The body already has an elegant detoxification system built in. The liver processes toxins, the bile carries them into the digestive tract, the kidneys filter the blood, the lymphatic system drains waste, the lungs release gases, and the skin helps with elimination through sweat.

When people talk about doing a cleanse or detox, what they are really doing is creating conditions that help these natural systems work more efficiently. The goal is not to force detoxification but to support the organs and pathways that already do this work every minute of the day.

03/09/2026

Dandelion Root Tincture Restock

(Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion root tincture has been freshly restocked in the apothecary.

This humble plant has earned a reputation as one of the most dependable herbs for supporting the body’s detox and digestive systems. Dandelion root works deeply with the liver, gallbladder, and digestive tract, helping the body move waste, bile, and metabolic byproducts more efficiently.

One of the primary actions of dandelion root is its ability to support healthy bile production and flow. Bile is essential for digesting fats, absorbing fat-soluble nutrients, and clearing toxins from the body. When bile becomes sluggish, people often notice bloating, fullness after meals, skin issues, and digestive discomfort. Dandelion root helps keep that system moving.

It is also valued for its liver support. The liver filters the blood, processes hormones, and helps neutralize toxins. Dandelion root encourages these processes while gently assisting the body in clearing metabolic waste.

Many people also use dandelion root to support digestion and appetite. Bitter herbs like dandelion stimulate digestive secretions, helping the stomach, pancreas, and gallbladder prepare for food. This can improve digestion and reduce feelings of heaviness after meals.

Dandelion root also supports healthy elimination and fluid balance. It works with both the liver and kidneys to help move waste out of the body while providing minerals that nourish the tissues.

Energetically, dandelion root helps where there is stagnation and heaviness. It encourages movement, clearing, and renewal in the body’s detox pathways.

This batch is freshly bottled and ready for those who like to keep dandelion root as part of their digestive and detox support routine.

Available in my online shop and in the clinic.

(c) Copyright 2026 Michelle Markham, Genesys Naturopathic.