Times are difficult globally; awakening is no longer a luxury or ideal. It’s becoming critical. We don’t need to add more depression, more discouragement, or more anger to what’s already here. It’s becoming essential that we learn how to relate sanely with difficult times. The earth seems to be beseeching us to connect with joy …
I wanted to write a short post, in honor of Wellthoughts’ one year anniversary, on the topic of integrative medicine. The purpose of Wellthoughts is to encourage readers to become advocates of their own health, particularly through educating them on non-conventional therapies. I believe we need a more integrative approach in treatment today – one …
Did you know that from birth until now, your brain is still changing? Similar to most new findings in modern science, traditional practices have been shown to be correct but only to a certain degree. And this is true of neuroplasticity, defying what we used to think about how our brain processed senses – that …
In the year 2015, researchers defined a system in the human body which they called the glymphatic system, a system which removes waste from the brain and detoxifies the brain, a discovery that could mean a world of difference for neurological conditions. This new research has been a major system of attention in Functional Medicine …
Environmental stressors undoubtedly influence our biology, specifically the endocrine system. For example, endocrine disruptors (chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system) have been on the rise from sources like cleaning products, cosmetics, and the increased use of plastics and aluminum. Below are a few steps you can take to help kickstart hormonal optimization …
If I had to pick a favorite subject, or system when it comes to human health, I’d have to go with neurotransmitters and brain function. Of course I don’t focus on neurochemistry in isolation and that’s where that whole holistic health thing comes in. “Holistic- characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected …
1. Introduction Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder whose incidence has been rising dramatically in the past two decades, in step with the dramatic rise in the use of glyphosate (the active ingredient in the pervasive herbicide Roundup) on core food crops [1, 2]. While correlation does not necessarily mean causation, there are multiple mechanisms …
Since my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, I’ve been researching alternative treatments that she can incorporate in conjunction with her conventional treatment. This post is dedicated to my mom and anyone else who is on a journey to wellness.
Digestion is undoubtedly one of the most important foundations of health. Every cell of every tissue in your body depends on good digestion to break down and assimilate vital nutrients. While digestion may seem like an automatic process that you have no control over, that really isn’t the case. Understanding how the system works, and …
Living with PCOS There’s around a 10% chance that you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), if you are a woman of reproductive age. In fact, some PCOS organisations estimate that around 50% of women who have PCOS are currently undiagnosed. For that reason, it may be more like a 20% chance. Here we cover the …