Why mornings might matter more than we want them to I saw a meme the other day that said the reason some of us don’t lose weight, even with exercise, is because our DNA still thinks we’re medieval peasants trying to survive famine and invaders. “Ah. Emergency....
Distressing media activates the brain’s threat and stress pathways. This article explores the neuroscience behind media overload and offers practical ways to protect your nervous system while staying engaged with the world.
Instead of starting the New Year from shame or frustration, what if we began from strength? This reflection explores why self-acceptance creates a stronger foundation for lasting health, why wellness truly matters as we move through life, and how naturopathic medicine meets you where you are—supporting what works and strengthening what needs care.
This summer in Colorado Springs has been unusually green. Beautiful? Absolutely. But if you’ve been feeling a little off—dizzy, foggy, congested, or strangely tired—it might not be what you think. It could be allergies. Even if you’ve never had them before. A few...
The easier life gets, the more we risk losing the health that comes from effort. Here’s how to balance convenience with lasting vitality.
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is a significant factor in poor health, with well-documented physiological and psychological effects. Chronic stress disrupts multiple body systems, increasing the risk of disease. Here’s the science behind it: 1. Stress and...
March is National Nutrition Month. That seems like a perfect launch to talk about the naturopathic principle of “Food as Medicine.” There are so many categories of food: food that reduces inflammation. There is food that improves gut health and the gut biome. Food...
Understanding the Rise of Anxiety More and more of us are feeling the pressure and stress of daily living. The 2024 results of the American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll show that American adults are feeling more and more anxious. In 2024, forty...
Growing up I participated in sports like swimming and soccer. I think it was more on the part of my parents to keep me busy than to promote any specific health benefits. I don’t recall messaging or modeling fitness for health when I was young (granted this was before...