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Here’s How Menopause Affects Autoimmunity — And How to Find Relief!
Exploring some of the factors that play large roles in how autoimmunity affects — and the other way around.
Can’t Workout? A Hot Bath May Be The Next Best Option
Researchers have found that a hot bath helps to boost metabolism, regulate blood sugar, and reduce inflammation.
Six Ways to Slash Your Cancer Risk by 40%
Modifiable risk factors play a large role in your chances of developing cancer, but simple lifestyle changes may help to prevent the disease.
Menopausal Weight Gain: Here’s How to Defeat It
Let’s have a look at the different stages of menopause hormonal changes and how each can influence your weight.
Are EMFs Destroying Your Sleep?
Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) are not something we typically give much thought to in our modern age, but the health impacts are real.
How to Love Your Liver In Three Easy Steps
Keep the largest organ in your body, the hard-working liver, healthy and happy with these simple ways to encourage liver health.
Supercharge Your Immunity and Sleep with the Power of Gratitude
Our brains may be wired to problem-solve, but making the effort to practice gratitude can yield big rewards for mental and physical health
NEAT: The Secret to Weight Loss That Doesn’t Involve a Gym
The smallest habit shifts can add up to significant caloric burn? Let’s talk about Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT).
Unleashing the Power Within: How Confidence Rewires Your Brain
Great news – your brain can learn confidence, and the more you orient towards it, the more confidence is hardwired into your brain!
Chromotherapy: Using The Power of Color to Heal
Have you felt calmed by a blue environment or energized by a yellow one? This is chromotherapy – science of color – at work!
Fact or Fiction: Can Lettuce Water Help You to Fall Asleep Faster?
An estimated 70 million Americans suffer from insomnia, it’s no wonder an easy and natural solution would be popular!
Discover the World’s Most Transformative Healing Destinations
Craving a travel experience that’s more than just a vacation? Have a look at these off-the-beaten track destinations for holistic healing.
Healthy Aging and The Hidden Dangers of AGEs
AGEs are advanced glycation end products, and when we have too many in the bloodstream it can lead to premature aging and a range of diseases.
The 3 Keys to a Sharp Brain: Passion, Exercise, & Meaningful Relationships
Exciting research has found that a sense of purpose, moving your body, and personal connections are a boon to cognitive health.
5 Science-Backed Reasons Why Traveling is Good For You
Travel is Essential for Well-Being If you love to travel as much as I do — good news! Not only is it invigorating and renewing, but it also has tangible mental and physical health benefits. Whether you are visiting a new city or traveling across the world, it can help...
Need to Brighten Your Mood and Reduce Stress? Polyphenols May be the Answer.
Polyphenols are antioxidants found in nutrient-rich foods that can protect against oxidative stress, disease, and boost your mood!
Do You Suffer From Fibromyalgia? Here’s How Dehydration Makes it Worse.
A discussion of common risk factors for fibromyalgia, clear triggers, and how dehydration aggravates the condition.
Suffering From Hay Fever? Here’s How to Naturally Ease Symptoms With Food & Herbs
Exploring food and herbs that ease hay fever symptoms so you can embrace spring and take advantage of all the season has to offer.
Cultivating Happiness & The Power of Blue Spaces
Spending time in the natural world is just plain good for you, and research suggests blue spaces may be even more beneficial!
The Secret to Beautiful Skin Series (Part III): Exercise & Sleep
Looking at the science-backed reasons why prioritizing quality rest and daily exercise benefits overall health and radiant skin.
The Science Behind the Healing Power of Prayer
Does prayer have the power to cure illness? Researchers are looking at examples of remarkable healing, unexplained recoveries, and prayer.
The Key to Healthy Weight Loss — It’s Not What You May Think.
There is no shortage of strategies for losing weight, but researchers have found three methods that may surprise you.
The Secret to Beautiful Skin (Part II): Diet + Herbs
Part II of this Beautiful Skin series: exploring several key areas that help to promote healthy skin to keep you looking young and vibrant.
The Secret to Beautiful Skin Series (Part I): Face Yoga
Let’s talk about face yoga: what it is, why you should do it, and how you will benefit from this little-known technique.
Are You Sleep Deficient or Deprived? Here are the Top Symptoms and Solutions
Let’s take a look at both sleep deprivation and sleep deficiency — and how to address the underlying causes so that you can get quality rest!
Hygge and the Art of Comfort & Connection
How to practice the Scandinavian art of being cozy, hygge, and cultivate calm, comfortable contentment during these dark days of winter.
Putting Your Best Face Forward: Natural Methods for Reducing Rosacea Flares
What is rosacea? A lifelong inflammatory skin condition that impacts more than 16 million Americans, rosacea causes flushing and redness in the center of the face; visibly broken blood vessels; swelling and inflammation; and burning, dry scaly skin. Signs of the...
How to Navigate Grief During the Holiday Season & Beyond
You are not alone if you struggle during the holidays. There are many ways in which you can navigate grief and honor the process.
The Art of Being Nice: How Acts of Kindness Can Heal You and Others
Kindness is Crucial Mark your calendars, World Kindness Day is set to arrive in exactly one month on November 13, 2023. And Random Acts of Kindness Week will begin shortly thereafter on February 11th, 2024. Why is this important? Because kindness matters much more...
Natural Weight Loss Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Losing Pounds and Keeping Them Off for Good
My Top Natural Weight Loss Strategies For many, weight loss can be a complicated affair since there are many factors that are involved: age, hormonal balance, stress levels, toxicity, thyroid issues, and even autoimmunity can all contribute to excess pounds. If you...
Love Your Kidneys With These Natural Health Tips
Treating These Vital Organs Well The kidneys are often the unsung heroes of detoxification. When exposure to toxins, a genetic predisposition, or lifestyle choices damage these vital organs, it can lead to disease and a host of health issues. Those with diabetes and...
Supporting a Grieving Child: What Every Parent Should Know
Any type of a loss can lead us to experience challenging feelings of grief — and babies and children are not exempt.
One Quick (and Simple) Habit That Will Help You to Remember Anything
Memory isn’t what it used to be? Try this technique for greatly improved recall to help you remember anything.
Here’s How to Boost Your Bone Health & Avoid Osteoporosis, Naturally!
Exploring different methods for preserving and strengthening bones, including vitamins and minerals, lifestyle, and herbal medicine.
The Secret Superpowers of Highly Sensitive People: Here’s How to Unleash Their Potential for More Joy & Less Stress
Prevent overstimulation, fatigue, nervous tension, and overwhelm in the day-to-day lives of highly sensitive people.
Time-Restricted Eating: The Simple, Science-Backed Strategy to Optimize Your Health, Lose Weight, and Fight Metabolic Disorders
Thermogenesis — the body mechanism for burning energy from food — is directly linked to the light-dark cycles of our circadian rhythms.
Having a Bad Day? Here’s How to Quickly Turn it Around.
Sympathetic nervous system activation compromises our ability to reason, focus, and think clearly. Time to reset!
Natural Beauty & Anti-Aging Skincare — My Top Tips!
Lifestyle, diet, and natural skincare make a difference in reversing the signs of aging, skin damage, and protecting against future harm.
My Favorite Morning Routine for Exceptional Gut Health
Approaching the morning intentionally with a positive routine sets the tone for the entire day, and can lead to better gut health!
Memory, Emotion, and Stress — How The Relationship Between all Three Predicts Disease
The pioneering work of Esther Sternberg M.D. has revolutionized how we look at the mind-body connection in modern medicine.
Here’s How to Naturally Calm Chronic Pain
Explore natural remedies and lifestyle recommendations that help to address chronic pain so that you can feel better quickly.
Seasonal Health: Summer!
Enjoying a Naturally Healthy Summertime As we head into summer, there is a good chance we will spend more time outdoors gardening, enjoying nature, and gathering together with family and friends. This is certainly a season to embrace! To ensure that it is comfortable...
Why Functional Medicine is the Future of Healthcare
Functional medicine views the body as an integrated system and it is effective in uncovering and treating the root cause of complex illnesses
High-Salt Diet & Stress: Here is What You Need to Know
Researchers have discovered that lowering salt in your diet is a crucial component to soothing stress in your life.
Navigating the Emotional Impact of Multiple Sclerosis
Nicole Apelian’s journey to navigating the emotional and physical aspects of MS, and how she thrives in spite of it.
Cultivating Health & Happiness: How Growing a Garden Can Change Your Life for the Better
Nurturing Overall Wellbeing Did you know that gardening is not only a pleasurable activity, it also can improve your overall health and wellbeing? It’s true! Numerous studies have found that tending to a garden is one of the best ways to boost happiness and a sense of...
Seasonal Health: Spring
Spring is an excellent time to tend to our detoxification pathways and take steps to reduce the impact of hay fever.
This is How a Healthy Gut Improves Vitamin D Availability
Research has found that the state of your gut microbiome directly influences how well you absorb vitamin D, a crucial vitamin.
Want to Enjoy a Long and Happy Life? The Secret May Lie in Calming the Brain
Researchers have found that activities of neurons in the brain play a significant role in determining lifespan.
How Leaky Brain Can Lead to Autism, Autoimmunity, Alzheimer’s, and More
Leaky brain syndrome occurs when the blood brain barrier is compromised, causing inflammation, mood disorders, chronic fatigue, and more.
Suffering From SIBO? Help is on the Way!
Lifestyle, dietary, and herbal support for SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, a gut dysfunction condition.
How Intermittent Fasting Impacts Female Hormones
Intermittent fasting boasts many health benefits, but a new study sheds light on possible negative impacts of the practice for women.
The Surprising Connection Between Gut Health and Exercise
Wild and wonderful gut bacteria, how they can make (or break) your health, and new research showing that exercise can boost your microbiome.
Interoception: The Secret Inner Sense for Defeating Anxiety, Depression, & More
Tune in with interoception, the sense involving subtle signals sent from the cardiovascular system, gut, lungs, bladder, and kidneys.
Seasonal Health: Winter
Take active steps to fortify yourself against poor health and maintain your well being during the winter season.
Struggling with Celiac Disease? Here are My Favorite Natural Remedies to Soothe Symptoms
Celiac disease is an ancient autoimmune disorder with 1 in 100 people diagnosed worldwide and an estimated 2.5 million undiagnosed in the US.
Managing the Symptoms of Lupus, Naturally!
Natural approaches to symptom management for calming lupus flares, including diet, lifestyle habits, helpful supplements, and herbs.
Here’s Why Walking in Bad Weather is Good For You
Cold is good? A brief review of some of the history and science behind the beneficial effects of embracing uncomfortable weather.
My Favorite Productivity Hacks to Boost Clarity, Relieve Stress, and Promote Calm
Establishing a positive daily routine can help you to accomplish your goals and create more happiness in your life.
How Stress Changes Your Microbiome for the Worse
Microbiome support with a fiber-rich diet, stress reduction practices, and herbal remedies may lead to a healthier, happier life.
Lifting the Cloud of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Naturally
Lifestyle habits and herbal remedies may reduce seasonal affective disorder (SAD) symptoms, including flagging energy and brain fog.
Seeking a Natural Approach to Cushing Syndrome? Here are My Top Remedies.
Examining a multi-pronged approach to Cushing’s Syndrome, a multiple-symptom condition which impacts 10-15 million people every year.
Just in Time for the Holidays: How True Forgiveness Can Boost Our Health & Happiness
The practice of releasing resentment, anger, and hostility, or forgiveness, has been proven to impact health and happiness.
Eating Later in the Evening Encourages Obesity. Here’s Why.
New science explains how meal timing plays a major role in energy expenditure, appetite, and pathways within fat tissue.
Children’s Health: Treating PANDAS Naturally
Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANDAS) seriously impact learning, memory, and school performance.
Our Ancestral Microbiome is Disappearing. Here’s How to Help Slow the Damage.
Gut health is a vital factor in avoiding chronic disease. Learn how to encourage microbial diversity for ourselves and future generations.
Psychobiotics, Mind Control, and The Gut-Brain Connection
When you eat, the tiny bacteria that make up your microbiome respond by sending biochemicals up to the brain — for better or worse.
The Surprising Connection Between Glutamate, Autoimmunity, and Neurological Conditions
Did you know? A glutamate imbalance in the brain may worsen neurological issues, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and multiple sclerosis conditions.
Depression, Poor Immunity, Excess Weight? Cold Therapy to the Rescue!
Looking at what science has to say about the benefits of cold therapy, and how to safely incorporate this practice into your wellness regimen.
Seasonal Health: Autumn
Nicole’s favorite methods for creating balance during autumn, strengthening yourself against contagious illness, and fortifying your lungs.
Here’s How to Naturally Improve Hair Health and Stop Excessive Shedding
Certain lifestyle habits, herbal remedies, and diet changes can significantly reduce hair loss and encourage healthy growth.
My Favorite Natural Solutions for Sleep Apnea
Suffering from sleep apnea? It’s important to address the underlying causes sooner rather than later to avoid chronic health issues.
How to Stop a Migraine in its Tracks (or Prevent it Altogether)
A review of remedies that lessen the length and severity of migraines, and the triggers that may bring them on.
Healing Gout: Natural Remedies That Really Work!
Dietary and lifestyle choices, along with medicinal herbs, can help manage the symptoms of gout, a chronic inflammatory disease.
It’s Back to School Time! Here’s How to Keep Families Happy, Healthy, & Focused
Tried and true methods that support a smooth transition back to school, while also supporting a happy, healthy, and focused school year.
Here’s Why Taming Your Smartphone Habit Leads to Better Brain Health & More Happiness
Simple suggestions to minimize the negative impacts of smartphone use, and cognitive-boosting tips to help to protect the brain.
Spinning from Vertigo? Here are my Favorite Remedies for Rapid Relief
Natural methods to address vertigo, a condition that leaves you feeling as though you are spinning, tilting, or off-balance with dizziness.
Struggling With Insomnia? Try This Little Known Japanese Sleep Solution
A simple yet effective Japanese method called Kaizen may just be the answer to establishing a solid sleep routine.
Menopause, HRT, and Possible Health Dangers
Exploring the possible causes for abnormal post menopausal bleeding, along with the benefits and risks of hormonal replacement therapy (HRT).
Defeat Fatty Liver Disease with These Foods, Herbs, and Lifestyle Tips
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an accumulation of extra fat in the liver, and it’s on the rise.
“Post Recovery Syndrome”, Autoimmunity, Cancer, and More Linked with Epstein-Barr Virus. Here’s How to Defeat it.
The common Epstein-Barr virus may be associated with cancer, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and “post recovery syndrome.”
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: My Top Herbal Medicines & Lifestyle Tips for Healing
Reviewing factors that may lead to better treatment and health outcomes for those impacted by chronic fatigue syndrome.
Tabata vs HIIT Exercise: Which is best?
Tabata and HIIT are both excellent for health and help you reap all the benefits of a traditional workout without a lengthy time commitment.
Can Gardening Improve Your Health & Happiness? You Bet! Here’s Why.
Science has found that gardening has a range of healthy benefits, from weight loss to improved physical and cognitive wellbeing.
As Global Temperatures Rise, Our Sleep Will Suffer. Here’s How to Soften the Impact.
A new study finds that global warming will significantly reduce sleep quality around the globe, but we can take steps to minimize the impact.
How to Strike a Healthy Balance in a Dopamine-Driven World
Experience the pleasure of the feel-good neurotransmitter, dopamine, in a health-affirming way by shifting habits and choices.
Discover the Wild World of Sourdough for Gut Health and More!
Explore the wild world of sourdough fermentation and learn how this ancient technique can yield delicious bread that is good for you!
Glutamate, Brain Health & You
Learn why the balance between glutamate and GABA in the brain has a profound impact on our mental health and physical well-being.
Sunburn, Stings, and Bites: My Top Summertime Skincare Tips!
Learn how to keep your summer skin healthy, hydrated, and protected, without the drawbacks of synthetic ingredients.
Transforming Grief Into Strength, Resiliency, Connection, and Hope
Learn about the health-impacts of extended grieving, and methods to navigate these trials in a healthy way.
Secrets of the Blue Zones for Health, Happiness, and Longevity
A researcher set out on a quest to document the secret of blue zones, regional populations of long-lived and exceedingly healthy people.
My Top Remedies for Alopecia Areata, Hair Loss & Slow Growth
Simple lifestyle choices and natural remedies that are highly effective in addressing hair loss and slow growth.
My Favorite Herbal Medicines for GERD and Other Digestive System Concerns
Symptoms of GERD, an extreme form of acid reflux, may be calmed with diet and lifestyle adjustments, as well as herbal medicine.
Keeping Your Eyes Bright, Healthy, and Disease-Free — Naturally!
Don’t take your vision for granted! Learn about simple methods, like medicinal herbs and lifestyle, that can support healthy eyesight.
Encouraging Small Moments of Joy in Everyday Life
Cultivate moments of joy to boost health and contribute to less stress, improved heart health, a stronger immune system, and reduced pain.
It’s Time to Let Go of Chronic Busyness — Here’s How
Daily constant stress can cause health issues like weight gain, anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia, brain fog, and heart disease.
Why Everyone Should Take Snapshots of Nature
Nature inspires feelings that connect us to each other and the environment, here’s a practice to foster that connection.
Focus, Memory, and Clarity Less Than Ideal? Here are My Top Tips for Clearing Brain Fog
Suffering from more than the occasional instance of brain fog? Explore these recommendations that can help you regain clarity and sharpness.
Hormonal Health for Women: Endometriosis, PCOS, Uterine Fibroids
Seeking safe, natural support for symptoms of endometriosis, PCOS or uterine fibroids? A dietary shift and medicinal herbs may provide relief!
Two Powerful (and Surprising) Methods for Detoxing Your Brain
Learn about the waste clearance system that helps to detoxify your brain and plays an important role in supporting cognitive health.
How To Know If You Have a Thyroid Condition — And What To Do About It
The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland may be tiny but it’s powerful, and malfunctions can cause a cascade of significant health issues.
Another Reason to Heal Your Gut: New Study Shows ALS Linked with a Compromised Microbiome
A new study could lend hope in diagnosing ALS before the onset of the disease and offers the possibility of a novel method for treatment.
The Gut/Brain Axis: How Nurturing Your Microbiome Can Defeat Depression, Anxiety, and More
Addressing the state of your gut microbiome is an important aspect of healing if you struggle with depression, anxiety, brain fog.
The Pandemic, Maintaining a Healthy Gut Terrain, and You
Germ theory, terrain theory, or a mix of both? The science is clear: the health of the gut is essential for mental and physical health.
6 Foods to Boost Your Mood During the Dark Days of Winter and Beyond
Don’t underestimate the power of food – research shows that diet can be a helpful ally to brighten your outlook!
Sleep Easy with These Top Herbal Remedies
When our sleep is disrupted, every area of our life is affected – medicinal herbs offer a safe and effective solution for sleep problems.
One Simple Science-Backed Habit to Boost Happiness, Brain Power, Weight Loss and More
Exercise is a crucial aspect of promoting both physical and mental well-being, and these benefits are also strongly supported by science.
Kick Off the New Year with These Superfoods for Weight Loss and Health
These three superfoods can help you get back on track after the holidays, and also improve immunity, inflammation, and brain function.
The Power of Connection for Health and Happiness
Connection is a crucial part of our emotional and physical health, and the holidays are a great time to strengthen social bonds.
Capturing Slow Moments of Holiday Joy
Slowing down and savoring the moment, especially during busy seasons, are vital ingredients to a full, happy, and healthy life.
The Top 5 Benefits of Yoga that are Backed by Science
Yoga is a wonderful practice for both mental and physical wellbeing, and its benefits are well backed by science.
Light Pollution: Why it Matters if You Want to Live a Healthy Life
Simple steps to minimize the impacts of artificial lighting in our homes and communities without living in the dark.
Giving Thanks and The True Power of Gratitude
The practice of gratitude helps to put our lives in perspective and enriches us spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
The Art of Doing Nothing — And Why It’s Important
Being in a constant state of activity has a negative impact on physical and mental wellbeing – prioritize slowing down for overall health.
How to Have a Healthy, Happy Thanksgiving — Wild Food Recipe Included!
The holiday season is fast approaching, do you have a game plan to support yourself through this busy time?
Natural Acne Remedies That Really Work!
A discussion of natural solutions for supporting healthy, clear skin, that work with the body, not against it.
Struggling with Diabetes? Here are My Top 4 Herbal Remedies
A selection of several medicinal herbs and lifestyle tips that can help to support a healthier life with diabetes.
Laughter really is the best medicine. Here’s why.
Learn more about the science behind laughter and improved health, and the therapeutic benefits of laughter for your life.
9 Simple Methods to Boost Vagal Tone for Happiness and Health
The vagus nerve affects your breathing, digestion, immune system, and heart rate – its proper functioning is crucial for your well-being!
Living Vibrantly With Vitiligo: 7 Herbal Remedies That Can Help
Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that has no cure, but an anti-inflammatory diet and herbal remedies may be helpful.
Free Yourself From Mold Toxicity With These Tips
After addressing environmental mold problems, the next step is to detoxify from mold exposure and subsequent mycotoxins.
Unplugging: Why a Device and Media Detox is Good Medicine
If you feel as if you could use a reboot in your life, a media and device detox may be just what you need!
Hormonal Balance: Living Vibrantly, No Matter What Your Age
Manage menopausal symptoms and support hormonal balance using select medicinal herbs and adjusting lifestyle habits.
5 Ways to Transform Anger into Compassion
Actively practicing empathy and compassion can help us to to get a handle on our anger, and to remember the we are all in this together.
Intermittent Fasting: The Missing Link for Avoiding Viral Illness?
Compelling research is showing that an intermittent fasting practice may greatly influence and enhance immune response.
Breaking the Cycle of Herpes and Shingles with the Power of Herbal Remedies
Medicinal herbs are a safe and effective avenue for preventing and treating herpes and shingles outbreaks.
5 Simple Methods for Boosting Oxytocin, the Happiness Hormone
If you feel you could use a little more happiness and connection, here are five ways you can naturally boost oxytocin.
Struggling to shed unwanted pounds? These underlying conditions may be the cause.
Undiagnosed autoimmune disease, leaky gut, adrenal fatigue, and other factors can make it difficult to achieve your weight loss goals.
Gratitude is good medicine for your health. Here’s why.
Gratitude is a profound habit that can transform your life. A growing body of research shows how it may also impact your physical health.
Autism and ADHD: How to Manage Symptoms Naturally
Exploring some of the options for managing symptoms of autism and ADHD through diet, lifestyle, supplementation, and herbal support.
Need to brighten your outlook? Diet may hold the key.
Current research shows that diet can influence mental well-being and has uncovered some surprising correlations.
Rediscovering Joy After Adversity
Seven research-based tips to help you navigate adversity in ways that lead to positive growth, contentment, and, ultimately, joy.
My Favorite Herbal Remedies For Aging Gracefully
Herbal remedies can help us lead vibrant lives by boosting energy, calming inflammation, improving vision, and clarifying the mind.
My top tips for encouraging a radiant glow, no matter what your age
Top herbs and ingredients to feed your body and apply topically to promote healthy skin and a youthful glow.
Grief and the Nature of Loss: How to Find Comfort, Hope, and Healing
Understanding the process of grief, and how self-care, aromatherapy, and medicinal herbs can support the healing journey.
How to Break the Habit of Worry and Fear: 4 Ways to Naturally Calm Anxiety
Nicole shares simple suggestions that can help you break the cycle of fear and worry—and cultivate peace of mind.
My Top 5 Tips for Keeping Your Brain Healthy, Clear, and Sharp
Nicole discusses how diet, exercise, herbal remedies, and more have all helped to keep her mind clear and sharp throughout her MS journey.
Why Healing a Leaky Gut Should be a Top Priority for Health;
Plus: 6 Herbs for Leaky Gut
Leaky Gut Syndrome is associated with increased intestinal permeability. Learn more about herbal and diet support for this condition.
My Favorite Diet for Managing Multiple Sclerosis
Diet, intermittent fasting, and herbal support are crucial elements in reducing Nicole’s MS symptoms and maintaining her active life.
Help keep joints happy this winter with my top 4 herbal remedies and lifestyle tips
Increased arthritic pain during the cold winter months may be mitigated with these practical tips and a few of my favorite botanicals.
Exercise, Multiple Sclerosis, and Brain Health—Here’s What You Need to Know
Research highlights the connection between physical activity and brain function in MS patients, and the impact fitness can have on symptoms.
Stress less this holiday season with these 4 easy (and perhaps surprising) tips
There will always be busy moments, but these practices can help to break the stress cycle and support your ultimate wellness.
Why We Need Nature This Winter
Taking the time to enjoy nature—especially during the cold winter months—is an important aspect of self-care and holistic healing.
Smart Ways To Heal Shoulder Pain Holistically
Shoulder pain is a common problem, but herbal remedies, exercise, and yoga can be used together to both strengthen the shoulders and ease pain.
Stress Less: The Key to Immune Health
The more we stress the more susceptible we become to an attack on our immune system. Doctor Nicole Apelian shares simple, effective ideas to keep the peace.
Achieving Holistic Health through Connection with Community
Connection with Community In the most recent couple of articles in this series on holistic health, we’ve discussed connection with self and connection with nature. The third level of connection, connection with community is equally important and relates back to all of...
Achieving Holistic Health through a Connection to Self
Connection to Self You may have noticed a few themes running through these articles about holistic health, and that’s not an accident. We foster nature connection in much the same way we foster a connection to self, using simple practices you can implement in your own...
How I Manage Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Nicole discusses the daily regimen that works best for her body and lifestyle to manage Multiple Sclerosis.
Holistic Health and Mind-Body Connection
Mind-Body Connection We all know that emotional stress can cause physiological responses in the body via the nervous and hormonal systems, illustrating the mind-body connection. These physical responses kick off a cascade of reactions in the body that often lead to...
Keeping Kids Healthy During Back-to-School Season
Back-to-school season is a mixed blessing – we’ve had all summer to enjoy more time outdoors with a less scheduled, less hectic, more free-range lifestyle that the extended break from school affords, but now it’s time to put a little more structure in place and for...
Now on Amazon: A Reference Guide to Surviving Nature by Nicole Apelian
A Reference Guide to Surviving Nature I love being outdoors – solo, with my children, with friends and family – every chance I get, I’m hiking, camping, or just sitting somewhere in nature, enjoying what’s around me. Over the years as I’ve worked with more and more...
How to Foster Nature Connection for Holistic Healing
We are all in need of Vitamin N, nature. It’s a really easy prescription to write for yourself, and it’s free.
Holistic Health and the Importance of Fostering Personal Cultural Repair
Holistic Health What is holistic health? It is knowing your own body and taking charge of it as a complete entity, not as a specific disease. Yes, it’s diet, it’s supplements, it’s herbal medicine, it’s exercise, it’s lifestyle, it’s gratitude, it’s “alternative”...