Healthy Mind
Let’s Get Weird
If you have found your way to my website and are reading this blog post, there is a good chance that you are one of those wonderful people who love a little woo-woo in your life. If I say things like lightworker, frequency, crystals, vibe, awakening- you know what I mean. Medical jargon might feel…
Read MoreSeasonal Support: Spring + Summer
If you have followed me for a while, you know that I believe honoring the tide of the seasons and their influence on our earth bodies is an important part of cultivating health. As the days grow longer and the daffodils bloom, I begin changing my supplements towards nutrients my body appreciates during the warmer…
Read MoreThe Morning Whys
I have a confession for you all. I don’t wake up super motivated. Because of my profession, it may be easy to mistake me for someone who naturally wakes up eager to exercise, eat some kale, and hydrate. Nope, that’s not me! One of my soul lessons here on this gorgeous planet has been to…
Read MoreBlooms and Blessings
Today I’d like to share a little bit about how flower essences can help with the healing journey. I practice from the philosophy that we are spiritual beings having an earth body experience. We are here to grow, learn, explore, enjoy, and transform. We navigate life from physical, mental, emotional, and energetic-spiritual perspectives. The extraordinary…
Read MoreRituals and Routines
Today I feel called to share a philosophical approach to wellness in daily life. You probably hear a lot about self-care, and healthy habits or routines from people in professions like mine. But I have found it is far, far more effective to reframe these habits as Rituals. Naming these activities as capital “R” Rituals…
Read MoreHonoring the Ancestors with a Simmer Pot
I am writing this in late summer, and yesterday was such a blissful sneak preview of autumn. These misty mornings and warm afternoons herald the beginning of “spooky season” a time when the ancestors were honored and it was thought that communication with our passed loved ones, known and unknown, came a little easier. I…
Read MoreFull Moon Release
Every full moon is different, and this one feels lovely after the intense moon and eclipses of September. Do you notice changes in how you feel around the full moon? We’re highly sensitive creatures and the frequency of the moon absolutely affects us: emotionally, spiritually, and physiologically. Even our serotonin and melatonin levels respond to…
Read MoreLight Your Winter Vibe
It’s late September in the Pacific Northwest and the skies are leaden. Here on the cusp of autumn our hearts may glow with memories of sunny days and gentle evenings, but it can be difficult to hold this frequency as the weeks become months, and spring seems so far away. While there is nothing like…
Read MoreMental Health: A Whole Person Approach
Depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD… these are very common mental health concerns. In naturopathic medicine, we take a whole person approach when helping someone, and this includes your mental health. Feeling valued and appreciated, having meaning and purpose in life, cultivating a sense of community connection: all of these are important for mental health. Sometimes, therapy…
Read MoreSleep
In my blog post about anxiety, I promised I’d write a post about sleep. Today’s topic discusses 7 things you can do to create the optimum conditions for sleep. Sleeping well is one of the most important things you can do for your health! Your brain uses this time to do repairs and remove any…
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