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Cherries on Top for Fighting Inflammation

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  Succulent cherries, both sweet and tart, provide wonderful health benefits.     THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF CHERRIES THAT PUT THEM ON TOP FOR FIGHTING INFLAMMATION   Vitamin C & Anthocyanins Cherries contain the antioxidant vitamin C, along with substances called anthocyanins, both of which help scavenge those pesky free radicals that cause damage to…

When the Skin Erupts: Heal Eczema & Psoriasis

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  When those painful, itchy patches of eczema and psoriasis erupt, doctors of natural medicine ask, ‘what is causing this condition to present at this time?’     The Greek translation of eczema means “to boil out,” so the question makes sense: holistic physicians look for the underlying root causes that bring about these skin…

Tips & Tools for Easy, Delicious Gluten-Free Living

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Today’s options for a gluten-free lifestyle are better than ever. You still want your food choices to be wholesome, organic, and fresh so remember: Just because a product carries the GF food logo, doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Read ingredients and watch out for high sugar content and processed ingredients.   TIPS & TOOLS FOR EASY,…

When Your Body Goes Against the Grain: Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity

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How did gluten, a naturally-occurring protein found in wheat, barley and rye – sources of nutrition for people over thousands of years, become so unhealthy? Many scientists attribute the increase in Celiac Disease (CD) and non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (GS) to alternations in wheat’s biological structure, the result of modern farming and bread-making practices and the…

DIY Summer Skin Wraps

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  Skin wrapping is the process of applying potent substances to the skin that are healing and nourishing. Sometimes a wrap is used to hold these healing salves next to the skin and keep them slightly moist for optimal absorption.     HEALING PROPERTIES OF SKIN WRAPS Skin wraps can be especially useful for anti-aging…

Sunny Trio: Vitamins C, D, and E

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  For added skin protection and cellular repair, add in this potent vitamin trio by eating vitamin-rich foods or by taking them in supplement form.     SKIN-PROTECTING NUTRIENTS Vitamin C is an essential skin nutrient because its potent antioxidant properties help repair sun damage. It is also absolutely essential for collagen repair. This can…

Pelvic Muscle Training When Trying to Conceive

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You’ve likely heard about the importance of Kegel exercises – aka training of pelvic floor muscles, which include the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum.     HEALTH BENEFITS OF KEGEL EXERCISES Important for both men and women, especially when trying to conceive, Kegel Exercises help:   Increase blood flow to the pelvic region which…

CALCIUM-D-GLUCARATE FOR INFERTILITY?

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You’ve likely never heard of Calcium-D-Glucarate (CDG), a salt-based substance produced naturally by humans and animals and found in many fruits and vegetables.     WHERE CALCIUM-D-GLUCARATE IS FOUND It’s most abundant in: Oranges Grapefruit Cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale and cabbage.   CALCIUM-D-GLUCARATE FOR INFERTILITY When treating infertility, natural medicine physicians…

Go Nuts for Pistachios!

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  Pistachios are robust in many nutrients that support healthy brain function.     NUTRIENTS IN PISTACHIOS They are a great source of Vitamin B6, which can be quite low in people who have depression. B6 plays a role in energy production and helps the body make the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) serotonin and norepinephrine that…

Alexandria Z., M.S.

Christine is my wellness goddess. Her amazing support, extraordinary expertise, and undeniable compassion invited me to a world of freedom from digestive discomfort that I didn’t know was possible. The whirlwind of bloating, constipation, brain fog, and digestive upheaval was consuming my life. Exhaustion and frustration were becoming my very existence. And then I met my health goddess! Christine’s astute listening and meticulously tailored guidance, transformed my thinking and whirlwind of digestive discomfort. She helped me achieve a state of equilibrium. The balance I now experience is the center of my wellness existence—the core of my life with digestive happiness.

 

Christine instilled in me the power to embrace the grace and strength of my very own body! She has taught me to internalize the boundless evidence of my body’s functionality to heal digestively. While working with Christine, my exhaustion, pain, and bloating were overshadowed with energy, digestive comfort, glowing skin, and knowledge. Her coaching raised my awareness of food sensitivities, and promoted better food choices, which led to better sleep, a stronger link to overall wellness, clarity in my thinking, and ultimately, more joy in my life.  Christine’s remarkable spirit of wellness will forever echo in my digestive wellness journey. I bestow upon Christine the well-deserved exceptional title, “my wellness goddess.”
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Christine is my wellness goddess. Her amazing support, extraordinary expertise, and undeniable compassion invited me to a world of freedom from digestive discomfort that I didn’t know was possible. The whirlwind of bloating, constipation, brain fog, and digestive upheaval was consuming my life. Exhaustion and frustration were becoming my very existence. And then I met my health goddess! Christine’s astute listening and meticulously tailored guidance, transformed my thinking and whirlwind of digestive discomfort. She helped me achieve a state of equilibrium. The balance I now experience is the center of my wellness existence—the core of my life with digestive happiness.   Christine instilled in me the power to embrace the grace and strength of my very own body! She has taught me to internalize the boundless evidence of my body’s functionality to heal digestively. While working with Christine, my exhaustion, pain, and bloating were overshadowed with energy, digestive comfort, glowing skin, and knowledge. Her coaching raised my awareness of food sensitivities, and promoted better food choices, which led to better sleep, a stronger link to overall wellness, clarity in my thinking, and ultimately, more joy in my life.  Christine’s remarkable spirit of wellness will forever echo in my digestive wellness journey. I bestow upon Christine the well-deserved exceptional title, “my wellness goddess.”