How To Treat Asthma Naturally: 3 Crucial Nutrients
If your child is constantly reaching for their inhaler or you’re frustrated with only managing symptoms instead of addressing the root cause, you’re not alone. Most people think asthma is just a lung issue, but what if I told you it is, in part, an inflammation issue? Using an integrative approach to reducing inflammation, we […]
Allergies and Inflammation During Pollen Season: What Parents Need to Know
If you or your child have seasonal allergies it’s imperative to understand how allergies and inflammation are related – especially if you live in the southeast (North Carolina, to be exact) like I do. When it’s pollen season here, it covers EVERYTHING. This is unfortunate for me because people already accuse me of waiting too […]
Natural Alternatives to Ibuprofen: Proteolytic Enzymes to the Rescue!
Many people don’t realize that the typical over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, such as Ibuprofen, block an essential part of the natural inflammatory process, leaving the body needing repair. But don’t worry, there are natural alternatives to Ibuprofen! Natural Alternatives for Ibuprofen Proteolytic enzymes, such as the HKHM PureZyme and the HKHM ProZyme, offer a great natural […]
Undernourished in a Busy World: The Importance of Strategic Supplements
I will never talk about supplements as the “cure-all” for any condition. The truth is, we need to pair supplements with a clean diet, frequent weight-bearing exercise, and a generally healthy lifestyle for them to make a serious difference in our health. Why Are Whole Food Supplements So Important? According to the research, and what […]
The 5 Triggers of Inflammation: What They Are and How to Address Them
To some extent, we need inflammation in the body. (For example, an acute response to stop the bleeding if you cut yourself.) However, when inflammation goes unchecked, and the body keeps mounting an inflammatory response to the same trigger, it leads to chronic inflammation and disease. Integrative medicine teaches us that we need to look […]
Why Healthy Cell Walls Are the Secret to Vibrant Health
Omega-3 fats are essential because our bodies cannot produce them on their own. Let’s talk about omega-3 fatty acid deficiencies and how to incorporate more into you and your family’s diet.
Magnesium Deficiency: How a Micronutrient Has a ‘Macro’ Impact
In my practice, we often discuss the benefits of magnesium in relation to helping with constipation. (The HKHM Advanced Magnesium is a part of our Constipation Bundle.) While it’s true magnesium plays a critical role in supporting regular bowel movements, several other systems also require magnesium. In addition to constipation, other signs of magnesium deficiency […]
Fall Reset: How to Get Your Health On Track for Fall
With summer in the rearview mirror, school back in session, and schedules and routines starting to normalize again, the fall season is a great time to hit the reset button on our health. Maybe things got hectic over the summer with vacations and dynamic, inconsistent routines. Maybe you had some days (or weeks or months) […]
The Wim Hof Method®: Cold Plunge, Breathwork, and Meditation
The “Wim Hof Method” (breathing, meditation, and full-body cold water immersion) has compelling research on its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Three Reasons to Take Fish Oil
Omega-3 fats are essential because our bodies cannot produce them on their own. Let’s talk about omega-3 fatty acid deficiencies and how to incorporate more into you and your family’s diet.
