Stressor Spotlight: Serotonin
Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter and hormone that performs a variety of important functions in the body. In this stressor spotlight, we’ll take a closer look at the importance of serotonin in the body and explain the causes, symptoms, and treatments for imbalanced serotonin levels. What is serotonin? Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that bind […]
Balancer Spotlight: Cell Salt Therapy
Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc are essential for our health and wellness. But even if we get enough of these essential minerals in our diet, the body can still have issues with absorbing them. To be effective, minerals need to be absorbed into our tissues. This is where cell salts come in. […]
Stressor Spotlight: Kidney Meridian
According to the ancient healing tradition of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), vital life force energy (or “qi”) runs throughout the body via channels called meridians. These meridians form a network, like an energy highway. They run through thousands of acupuncture points along the way. A key part of TCM practices are to keep energy flowing […]
Stressor Spotlight: Herbicides
Farming practices have come to rely more and more on pesticides and herbicides to control pests and make growing crops easier. But the convenience of spraying herbicides on a crop to get rid of unwanted weeds may come at a major cost. In this spotlight, we’ll take a look at what herbicides are, the […]
Balancer Spotlight: Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES)
Do you spend nights tossing and turning, unable to sleep soundly? Do you struggle with pain, anxiety, or depression? Are you looking for natural, drug-free approaches to help you find relief and get back to feeling more like yourself? Then you might be interested in cranial electrotherapy stimulation, or CES. A CES device is […]
Stressor Spotlight: Guilt
We are all familiar with the feeling of guilt. Whether it’s from a minor event like accidentally breaking a family heirloom or doing serious harm to someone, guilt can be an extremely painful emotion. Ideally, guilt can serve as a positive motivator that inspires us to make amends and avoid similar mistakes in the […]
Balancer Spotlight – Tapping
You may have heard of acupuncture or acupressure as alternative healing modalities that can support better health and well-being. But have you ever heard of tapping? This powerful holistic health technique is meant to help us resolve physical and emotional issues and feel better quickly. By simply focusing on the problem and tapping lightly […]
Stressor Spotlight: Stomach
Our digestive system is a critical component of the body, helping us to break down our food into usable, life-sustaining nutrients that fuel us to carry out our everyday functions. The stomach is an important component of that system, and it plays key roles that aid in the digestive process. Unfortunately, many people experience […]
Stressor Spotlight – Candida Albicans
Have you ever heard of the word Candida and wondered what it was all about? Candida albicans refers to a type of fungus that, if it gets out of balance, can cause problems in the body. From itchy skin to digestive complaints, Candida can be behind a wide range of symptoms and health concerns. […]
Balancer Spotlight – Tongue Scraping
When you think about keeping good oral hygiene, you may think of brushing your teeth and flossing daily. However, it may come to a surprise that cleaning your tongue is just as important when it comes to your oral health. The tongue is the biggest carrier of many types of bacteria. While most of […]
