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“How Parasite Cleansing Changed My Life” – Kate’s Story

Introduction Before I jump into Kate’s story below, I’d like to give you a little background info. You see, a few years ago, I was very ill and looking for answers at a time when all doctors could give me…

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Introducing The Immunity Collection: 5 Brand New Products to Keep You Healthy This Season

When I first launched my collection of “juice” tinctures at the end of 2018, I never could have imagined the…
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Peppermint Oil as a Tylenol Alternative for Headaches

Did you know that peppermint oil applied to the forehead and temples is shown to be just as effective for…
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Apples Contain a Unique Fiber That Feeds the Probiotics in Your Gut

Did you know that apples contain one of the greatest types of fiber known to man? This fiber is formally…
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Immune-Modulating Medicinal Mushroom Broth (winter survival recipe!)

Hey friends! Today I’m coming at you with my long-awaited recipe for immune-modulating broth that is so much more than…
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The Most Bioavailable Mineral Supplement (Made Right in Your Kitchen): Oatstraw Infusion

Let’s talk about one of my favorite ways to consume herbal medicine: overnight infusions! I have an entire post dedicated…
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5 Forms of Free Medicine You Have Access To Right Now

This post was inspired by @frolicandflow over on Instagram, who posted a beautiful reminder on her story for the times…
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The Story Behind The Formula: Brain Juice

As you guys know, I created my new line of JUICE herbal formulas to help bring plants into the everyday…
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9 Ways To Naturally Increase Your Brain’s Growth Hormone

Did you know that in order to learn something new, the brain actually needs to experience physical growth to allow…
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How Knitting Can Increase Your Brain’s Growth Hormone

Did you know that something as simple as knitting can increase your brain’s favorite growth hormone? This also applies to…
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Can Leg Muscle Prevent Cognitive Decline? (Why You Should Never Skip Leg Day)

Did you know that leg muscle = brain health? I guess thick thighs really do save lives! 😉 Here’s the…
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Your Complete Guide to Healing “Adrenal Fatigue”

Now that my 5-part “truth about adrenal fatigue” (and how I’m healing it) series is complete, I wanted to provide…
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Healing Adrenal Fatigue: Key Foods & Supplements (Part 4 of 5)

Part 4/5 of my adrenal series covers all the food and supplement tips I’m utilizing to support healing from adrenal…
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Why Exercise Boosts Brain Power Like Nothing Else

Did you know that The California Department of Education has consistently shown that students with higher fitness scores have higher…
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Top 4 Most Powerful Anti-Parasitic Foods

LET’S TALK GUT FOODS… or more specifically, foods that act as ‘medicine’ by keeping your gut free of unproductive bacteria…
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Healing Adrenal Fatigue: Deep Sleep Aides (Part 3 of 5)

It’s time for adrenal healing tips part 3… plus a VERY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! (LET’S GET TO THE FUN ANNOUNCEMENT FIRST…)…
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How I’m Healing My Adrenals: Sleep Rhythm Edition (Part 2 of 5)

I am ecstatic to be able to share everything I’m doing in order to heal “adrenal fatigue” (aka HPA axis…
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The Truth About Adrenal Fatigue: Root Causes Explained

After posting about my recent adrenal issues, I had a ton of requests asking me to share the steps I’ve…
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Chamomile Soothes Tension & Anxiety that Manifests in the Stomach and Solar Plexus

Lately I’ve been experiencing a “nervous stomach” every time I venture into NYC for school or events. Even though I…
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Why Routine is Medicine for the Soul (Even When You Dread Following Through)

I REALLY did not want to go to my voice lesson this week. I’ve only missed one since I started…
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Ashwagandha Aphrodisiac Muffins (That Actually Work!)

Have you ever googled ‘aphrodisiacs’ in preparation for a special night, only to find out that most of the items…
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The Answer to Why We Crave the Worst Foods

Since you guys loved my Ashwagandha post so much, I have one more lesson from K.P. Khalsa’s class on Ayurveda…
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Coffee + Honey Mixture More Effective Than Steroids for Persistent Cough?

Have you ever had an annoying cough that lasted for weeks (or even months) after a cold or upper respiratory…
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Blue Vervain: An Herbal Ally for Chronic Anxiety & Perfectionists

Blue Vervain is an herb I’ve been working with the past few weeks – both for myself and a close…
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Ashwagandha: The #1 Herb in the World for Anxiety?

This weekend, my herbalism class had the honor of studying Ayurveda with registered herbalist Karta Purkh “K.P.” Singh Khalsa (who…
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Benefits of Facial Gua Sha (Scraping Massage) for Acne, Puffiness, Wrinkles & Jaw Tension

I think every woman I know (including me) is on the eternal hunt for a “miracle product” that will magically…
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Why You Should Swap Coffee for This Ancient Mood-Boosting Cacao Ritual

HEAR ME OUT, OKAY?… because my professor said something the other day that blew my mind. 🙂 He was talking…
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The Top 2 Herbs in My Flu Prevention Arsenal

So, I’m sure you’ve heard that the flu has grown to be an epidemic. Even though I don’t agree with…
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Top 3 Iron-Rich Herbs (great for hair loss & fatigue)

As a follow up to my last post on iron deficiency, I wanted to share the top 3 plant sources…
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How to Stop Letting Perfectionism Control Your Life (Video)

Today I’m talking about how “perfectionism” is not a permanent trait that we’re shackled to – rather it is a…
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Benefits of Barley Water for Digestion & Immunity

One of my nutritional textbooks has an index of “therapeutic liquids” in the back, and I was surprised to see…
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Why Motherwort is an Incredible Anti-Anxiety Herb

Let’s talk about the benefits of motherwort… and what we can learn from its wisely chosen name! This is an…
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10 Habits to Make You Healthier in 2018 (Video)

My first video of the year is about my top 10 habits that will make you healthier mentally, emotionally &…
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The Day I Realized I Was Trying to Control Everything

The other day during my voice lesson, my teacher could not stop telling me to RELAX MY FREAKING JAW while…
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My Emotional Experience Trying Chicory Flower Essence

Okay, so 3 years ago I had a dream that an old man came to me with a root and…
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How To Balance Your Nervous System Before Bed in 10 Minutes

Here’s an insanely simple way to balance your nervous system, lower stress hormones, get deeper sleep, and wake up more…
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Why Cranberry Juice is a Superfood for More Than Just UTIs

I’m sure you guys have heard of (or used!) pure cranberry juice to ward off a pesky urinary tract infection…
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Can Proper Posture Help Ease Depression?

Stop scrolling for a second and think about your posture at this very moment. Are you hunched over? Are you…
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Magnesium Deficiency is Associated with High Histamine Levels & Allergies

I can’t emphasize enough the importance of what I call “the world’s most depleted mineral.” It’s the first to go…
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Ginger Tea Acts as a Natural Antihistamine for Allergies

Allergies are an interesting topic because they challenge us to look at the body ‘whole-istically’ to lower overall inflammation, improve liver…
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The Top 6 Most Underutilized Herbs That Can Change Your Life

Over the past month, I’ve had several friends & family members come to me asking, “What herb can I take…
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Have You Ever Sabotaged Your Own Success?

The other day, I attended a party at Nick’s family’s house where everyone came together to catch up and celebrate.…
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I’M BACK…

Guess who’s back! YES, I am ALIIIIVE after the longest break I’ve ever taken from Instagram – which was scary,…
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Why I Stopped Using Cannabis

You guys know by now that whenever I step back from social media for a bit, I’m coming back with…
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Can Turmeric Prevent Fearful Memories from Being Stored in the Brain?

“A spice commonly used in curry could help erase bad memories, according to a recent study. Scientists found that curcumin,…
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7 Surprising Health Benefits of Singing Daily + 5 Vowel Sounds to Improve Organ Health

Something you may not know about me is that I’m a classically trained opera singer! I started at a very…
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Social Anxiety? Fermented Foods May Help

For those of you who follow me on Instagram, remember my Uncle Marty’s ritual of eating 3 pickles every day…
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Introducing Our Brand New Anti-Stress Magnesium Kit!

Hey friends! It’s finally here. Another piece of my heart & soul went out into the world today. I am…
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5 Reasons You Should Wake Up with the Sunrise: Balance Your Hormones Naturally!

5 Reasons You Should Wake Up with the Sunrise 1. WEIGHT LOSS / A SLIMMER FRAME – We know sun…
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How Magnesium Deficiency Plays a Role in ADHD

Today is the day! Our anti-stress magnesium kit is now live in our store: including our organic passionfruit magnesium tea!…
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Why Applesauce is the Most Underrated Food for Healing Leaky Gut

Did you guys know that one of the most powerful foods on the planet for healing leaky gut and reversing…
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Meditating on Kind Thoughts for Others Gives Your Heart Health a Boost

Did you know that meditating on kind, compassionate thoughts about others increases the tone of your vagus nerve? Now some…
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Why You Should Take a Ginger Bath During Your Menstrual Cycle (Cramps or Not!)

Baths are a regular part of my health regimen, and most of the time you can find me soaking in…
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5 Immune-Boosting Tips for Winter According to Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda (and Traditional Chinese Medicine!), our bodies work in synergy with our external environment. We follow the same…
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Why Meditating Between 5-7PM is Good for Anxiety & Adrenal Health

Two years ago (woah — I can’t believe it’s been that long!), I wrote a blog post about Traditional Chinese…
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10 Ways To Instantly Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve and Relieve Inflammation, Depression + More

Did you know that your vagus nerve is the longest nerve in your body? It starts in the brain, circles…
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Broccoli Extract (Sulforaphane) Shown to Significantly Improve Autism Symptoms

This is a continuation of my last post, where I talked about how sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables can improve the…
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Why Gluten Is NOT The Full Story – The Real Reason Wheat Triggers an Immune Response

How many of you have cut gluten from your diet at one point or another in an attempt to heal…
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Why I’m Obsessed with Infrared Light Therapy: Boosts Metabolism, Thyroid + Mood

Okay, you guys have been asking for a blog about this all month long and I’m pretty darn excited to…
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How to Use EFT Tapping (Acupressure Points) To Relieve Pain & Anxiety in 5 Minutes

This is my favorite (unconventional) way to release pain, anxiety & other energetic blockages from the body: the Emotional Freedom…
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Why Healthy Relationships Matter More than Healthy Cholesterol Levels

When I talk about health on my website, a lot of that context has to do with food and nutrition.…
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Why A Daily Raw Carrot is Your Best Detox Supplement

There are many powerful medicines available on this earth today. Some are in the form of natural supplements, many of…
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Study Shows Gut Bacteria Can Make or Break Depression

A topic close to my heart is depression – the natural options that ease the pain, and how the mind…
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What More Than One Cup of Coffee Does to Your Body: Inflammation?

Coffee is one of the toughest subjects for me to write about. There are major cons, but at the same…
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Why Apple Cider Vinegar is Surprisingly Good for Emotional Stagnation & Depression

“Vinegar is warming. It creates a temporary warming circulation of energy (qi) in the body, and removes stagnant blood. It…
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10 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Peppermint Tea

1. Drinking peppermint tea before bed has been proven to give you a more restful sleep thanks to the menthol relaxing your…
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Why 20 Minutes of Sunshine Can Change Your Body Chemistry

  Atapa Snana is the yogic phrase for the healing science of sun bathing. Ancient yogis and many other indigenous…
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Unresolved Emotional Pain Suppresses Energy Flow Within the Body

So often, when our physical health begins to trouble us, anxiety and various other forms of mental turmoil tend to…
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My 3 Favorite Medicinal Oils for Meditation + Stress Management

“The goal of mediation isn’t to control your thoughts. It’s to stop letting them control you.” I have been feeling…
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Why Sleeping Naked Boosts Growth Hormone + Lowers Stress

Do you ever notice that you have bad dreams when you’re too hot at night? I’ve woken up so many…
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Peppermint Works as Well as 1000mg Acetaminophen for Headaches!

Scientists recently discovered that acetaminophen, a common ingredient found in everyday pain relievers like Tylenol, is responsible for inhibiting people’s…
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Why an Hour of Sleep Before Midnight is Worth TWO Hours After Midnight!

My health challenge to you for the next week is to get to sleep before 10pm (although 9pm is ideal)!…
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Emotional Causes of Illness + How I Passed Parasites by Letting Go of Anger

For a long time, I have felt that diet and natural medicines such as herbs come first in healing the…
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How Celery Juice Can Repair Your Gut by Restoring Stomach Acid (helpful for acid reflux, bloating, acne, autoimmune + more!)

  Do you have any of the following symptoms or conditions: poor digestion, heaviness after a meal where food just…
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Can Exercise Help Prevent Hair Loss?

“If exercise came in pill form, it would be hailed as the blockbuster drug of century.” -Dr. Ratey, professor at…
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How ONE Diet Change Will Slash Your Breast & Prostate Cancer Odds

Did you know that the development of breast and prostate cancers are largely contributed to by continuous exposure of tissue…
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Chemo Drugs for Life or Raw Milk? How Doug Beat Ulcerative Colitis

  I always like to write blogs based on the current inspiration or information that’s coming into my life at…
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“How Parasite Cleansing Changed My Life” – Kate’s Story

Introduction Before I jump into Kate’s story below, I’d like to give you a little background info. You see, a…
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Top 3 Foods to Eat Daily for Optimal Health + Organ Function

—————————————————————————— Hey beautiful people! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what I eat every day, so I figured…
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10 Tips for Liver Health in Spring from Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season represents one of the Five Elements: fire, earth, metal, water and wood. And…
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Adrenal Healing Cocktail + What is Adrenal Fatigue?

Thanks to @gingernewtrition on Instagram, I have been indulging in one of these adrenal healing ‘creamsicles’ every morning and loving…
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The Dangers of Tylenol + 5 Natural Alternatives

Scientists recently discovered that a common ingredient found in everyday pain relievers like Tylenol, Aspirin & Ibuprofen is responsible for…
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How Eating One Raw Carrot a Day Can Balance Hormones + Detox the Body

Do you know if you have a hormone imbalance? Do you suffer from PMS, night sweats, stress, acne, weight gain,…
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3 Important Lessons from Traditional Chinese Medicine

There’s so much to learn from traditional systems of medicine. Although there were no labs or fancy testing methods thousands…
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YES, You Have Parasites… & They Are What’s Killing the Bees

EDIT: Thank you so much to everyone who has shared this post and e-mailed me about availability of the parasite…
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NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO | Every Answer You’ve Been Searching For: PMS, Cysts, Hormone Imbalance, IBS, Depression, Gastritis & MORE!

Here’s the updated video of my recent written series about PMS, cramps, and the ultimate root cause of liver stagnation.…
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PART 2: The Truth About Painful Menstruation, Cysts, Bloating & Depression

The video is finally here! If you’re more of a visual/audio learner, watch the video below instead of reading Parts…
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VIDEO: How to Stop a Panic Attack (Or ANY Pain) in 5 Minutes Using EFT!

Your body CAN heal itself if your energy is able to flow with no emotional or energetic blockages!  Hey guys!…
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Must Read: Why We’re ALL Deficient in Magnesium + The Many Signs

Signs of magnesium deficiency are everywhere in the United States, if you know what to look for. Unfortunately, the symptoms…
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Writing About Emotional Trauma Boosts Your Immune System!

A study by Smyth et al. (1998) on writing’s effects looked at asthma and rheumatoid arthritis patients. Each patient wrote…
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Do You Have Qi Deficiency? + How To Heal With Food

  WHAT IS QI? ::  Qi is the term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to describe your body’s vital life…
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Why You Should Drink Ginger Tea Every Morning

Do you have cold hands and feet, frequent urination, edema (swelling/inflammation), random periods of diarrhea, or body/muscle/joint/shoulder aches? Maybe you…
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Study Finds Turmeric Extract SUPERIOR to Prozac for Depression!

A study published in the journal “Phytotherapy Research” has confirmed for the first time in a randomized, controlled clinical setting…
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Doctor Cures Her MS With Diet Alone!

Meet Dr. Terry Wahls. After being told she would spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair due to…
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“Thymus Thump” – Tap Your Thymus Point to Feel Better Instantly

The Thymus Thump (also known as the happiness point) can help to neutralize negative energy, exude calm, revamp positive energy,…
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11 Unusual Ways To Improve Digestion

What if I told you that taking the ice out of your drinks could instantly improve your digestion? Think of the…
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Herbs + Tools to Avoid Sickness on Vacation: What’s in My Suitcase?

  What’s on your vacation checklist? When I studied abroad, I was packing “clinical strength” aluminum deodorant and CVS sleeping…
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10 Reasons to Eat Fermented Foods

Hi everyone! Now that the e-book craziness is over, I can get back to the strange, yet interesting posts that…
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How I Went From Anti-Depressants To Nutrition & A Natural Supplement

I truly don’t know how to start this post. I’ve been sitting here staring at the screen and I just…
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Everyone Has Parasites PART TWO! My Experience w/ My First Cleanse

Update 6/12/15: Thank you to everyone who has read this post! I never expected so many people to be as…

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