If you’re anything like me, you may have been burned far too many times because you trusted people who were untrustworthy and felt blindsided when you realized your discernment failed to pick up on the red flags. In my internal family system, those parts in me are young, naive, gullible, sweet, and open-hearted but boundaryless. They wear rose colored glasses, give people the benefit of the doubt, … [Read more...]

Stomach acid has long been blamed for acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease and other ailments. It is a watery, colorless fluid that is produced by your stomach’s lining. Its high acid(pH) level helps break down food and absorb nutrients but sometimes acid has a higher pH level than normal and can irritate your esophagus lining. This can cause heartburn, a symptom of acid reflux which is a … [Read more...]

In the United States, breast cancer ranks as the most common form of the disease among women, second only to skin cancer. Sadly, it’s responsible for one in every three new female cancer diagnoses, resulting in nearly 42,000 deaths each year. As we enter Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, it’s crucial to highlight the significance of proactive health care. Let’s discuss the … [Read more...]

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is most commonly used in a soothing bath. Epsom salt is a tool that integrative medical specialists often recommend for its physical and mental health benefits and is often used as a natural remedy for joint pain or skin conditions like athlete’s foot. While no clinical trials have confirmed the benefits of Epsom salt, many healthcare providers promote it for its … [Read more...]