Entries by Jodie

Busting Myths of Chronic Illness

I want to thank Jonathan Crews MBA for his contribution to this article! Powerful myths surround the public discussion about chronic illness, myths that cast us as victims, feeling scared, helpless, and frustrated—trapped with no way out. Not only do these myths and beliefs limit and paralyze us, they cost us thousands of dollars a […]

Revitalize and Thrive in the Healing Mecca of Santa Fe November 10 – 14, 2014

“ Never give from the depth of your well, always give from the overflow.”  – Rumi                                  There are times in life when we need help getting back on track. Being “Tired & Wired” is a modern-day epidemic. Our over-stimulated […]

Fix It When Illness Develops Isn’t Working

Rising healthcare costs, distrust of pharmaceutical companies, and the “fix-it when illness develops” approach not working, is leading many Americans to look for more natural ways to maintain good health – not only their physical health, but mental and spiritual as well. This infographic shows how more Americans are turning to holistic healthcare and why: […]

Can You Pass these 5 Everyday Fitness Tests?

Most people think they are fit – at least somewhat fit anyway. But are we really? There are some very easy and simple fitness tests that you can do to see whether you are fit or not fit. Ready to try them out? 1. Are you still energized after 14 hours? After a long day, […]

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Local Farmers Market

One of my favorite things to do this time of year is taking time to walk through my local farmers market. There is something about it that is relaxing.  It also allows me to choose the best organic produce for my family and indulge in trying new items or preparing them in different ways. If […]

Why Work Stress Keeps Us in a Constant Fight or Flight Mode

We either live to work or work to live. Either way there are some frightening side effects no matter which side we land on, and it is affecting our day-to-day health in ways we have yet to understand. Let’s take a look at why work stress keep our bodies in a constant “fight or flight” […]

Want a Healthy Brain? Eat an Apple!

We all want to be healthy, but at times we’re just not sure how to get there because all of the health “noise” we hear on TV or read about on Facebook. It can all be confusing and overwhelming. One day something is good for you and the next day it’s bad for you. No […]

Why You Can’t Lose that Belly Fat

Have you been working out all spring and into the summer months but you’re just not seeing the results you hoped for especially around the mid-section? This is something I hear a lot from women who are getting older; despite their efforts, they still have fat around the belly. There are a lot of factors […]

Get Rid of Anxiety the Natural Way

How often do you experience a racing heart, sweaty palms and shaky knees? If this happens often and the feelings come and go, chances are it isn’t anything serious and is more so related to feelings of anxiety or panic attacks. However, when you have these feelings, your anxiety and fear overcome you, and pull […]

Do You Have Vitamin D Deficiency?

Vitamin D is an important nutrient for your overall health, particularly for your bones, skin and brain.  The beauty of it is that over 90% of the vitamin D that we need is produced by the sun. Many people assume they are getting enough sun and consuming enough nutrients to cover the amount needed but […]