Natural Wellness Center

11/08/2025

11/06/2025

Our bodies are always striving for "Homeostasis"--the ability to maintain a stable internal environment. By the time there are indications in your blood work of a problem, the body has already used up all of its reserves. That's why it's important to notice the sign and messages your body is sending you. Working with a competent holistic practitioner is a great way to get to the root cause of symptoms, sometimes years before they manifest as dis-ease.

11/03/2025

Antibiotics are helpful, but they come with risks. By disrupting the balance of your gut microbiome, they can increase your risk of serious health issues. Remember, the state of your gut has a direct impact on your overall health. 🌿🧬

11/02/2025

Why the Fall time change is good for You.

No, it’s not just about an extra hour of sleep, and yes, you can offset the downside of darker evenings.

An earlier sunrise and sunset aligns more closely with your body’s natural circadian rhythm, the internal 24-hour clock that follows light and dark.

A well-aligned circadian rhythm supports sleep quality, hormone regulation, metabolism, and cardiovascular health.

It even helps your cells repair and restore more effectively.

But earlier sunsets can affect mood and motivation.

Combat this with light timing: morning sunlight (within 30 minutes of sunrise) resets your circadian rhythm and balances serotonin and melatonin.

And low amber or red light in the evening supports melatonin release for deep, restorative sleep.

*This information is educational only and not intended to diagnose or treat a specific individual or patient.

11/01/2025

A “scary” fact about your nervous system…

Your body runs on an electric web of about 86 billion neurons (brain + body) connecting through trillions of synapses—plus 43 pairs of major peripheral nerves branching out to every organ and muscle. That’s a LOT of wiring!

What’s spooky about that? When stress creeps in like a haunted house guest, it can hijack your “fight-or-flight” switch—speeding the heart, tightening muscles, messing with digestion and sleep, and leaving you feeling jumpy, foggy, or frazzled. 👀

Want a calmer, steadier “control panel” so you can thrive (not just survive)? I help busy professionals reset their nervous system habits—without overwhelm.

10/27/2025

I drink tea almost every night and love it. Here are 2 quick tips for choosing the healthiest tea:

1. Choose organic: Most tea is not washed before it is put into bags, which means if the tea was sprayed with pesticides, those go directly into your cup. Many brands of non-organic tea have been tested and shown to have high pesticide levels. Imagine what happens when pesticide-laden tea is steeped in boiling water. This is why it is important to choose organic tea, which is regulated to prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides, many of which are known carcinogens and developmental toxins.

2. Avoid tea made with “natural flavors” instead of real herbs and spices. Flavors are used to trick consumers into thinking they are buying better, cleaner ingredients; however, companies are just covering up the inferior taste and low quality of their tea.

Tag your friends below who love tea!

10/26/2025

Welcome to Sunday Bites "Halloween Edition" 🍽 🍬🍭🍫

How To Stop Poisoning The Neighborhood Children On Halloween.

10/24/2025

MEDICATION RECALL 💊 Over 141,000 bottles of a popular cholesterol medication have been recalled. Here's what to know: https://www.wfla.com/news/popular-cholesterol-medication-recalled-what-to-know/

10/23/2025

Welcome to Thrive Thursdays! ✨

Gratitude is both an emotion and a practice: noticing the good in life strengthens relationships and boosts mental and physical well-being. Research links regular gratitude habits to less stress and rumination, better sleep and immunity, and greater resilience. Simple ways to start include keeping a short daily list of “three good things,” writing occasional thank-you notes, reflecting on people who inspire you, and using “mental subtraction” (imagining life without a positive event) to deepen appreciation.

Article: Psychology Today – “Gratitude.”

10/22/2025

A new study may explain why certain patients experience dangerous side effects after MRI scans using gadolinium-based contrast dyes. While most people tolerate these dyes well, some suffer from symptoms like itching, headaches, or, in rare cases, severe conditions such as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, which can lead to organ damage or even death.
Researchers have uncovered a possible link between gadolinium and oxalic acid, a natural compound found in foods like spinach, chocolate, sweet potatoes, almonds, and even vitamin C supplements. In lab tests, gadolinium was seen detaching from its dye and binding with oxalic acid. These newly formed compounds may enter cells and accumulate in organs, increasing health risks.
Oxalic acid is already known for its role in forming kidney stones by binding with calcium. Now, its interaction with gadolinium could explain the harmful effects some patients face after contrast-enhanced MRIs.
Based on this evidence, scientists advise patients to avoid high-oxalate foods and vitamin C supplements before undergoing MRIs with contrast. This discovery could lead to updated safety recommendations and help protect vulnerable individuals in the future.
This breakthrough sheds light on a long-standing medical mystery and may reshape how we approach diagnostic imaging safety.

10/20/2025

CHECK YOUR PANTRY | Ben's Original is recalling ready-to-eat rice products due to possible contamination with small stones. WHAT TO KNOW: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/nation-world/bens-original-recall-ready-rice/507-d2ae5f29-773b-43f2-a6d2-9a61c9ce71ff?tag1=wtlvshare