This blog post was written by Trinity School of Natural Health and reviewed by Lauren Ameling, DC, BCND. Being in nature can make you feel more connected and grounded, but it can also bring some significant problems. After all, nature has a wide range of elements, from fresh air and beautiful scenery to...
All About Exercise Intensity: The Pros and Cons of Low, Moderate, and High-Intensity Exercise
This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC, and reviewed by Lauren Ameling, DC, BCND. Any type of exercise – lifting weights, jogging, swimming, cycling, yoga, or even walking -- can be performed in a high, moderate, or low-intensity fashion. The difference is how much energy we...
Supporting the Body During "Cold and Flu Season"
This blog post was written by Trinity School of Natural Health and reviewed by Lauren Ameling, DC, BCND. Every year, when sunlight diminishes, temperatures drop, and people spend more time indoors, those who aren’t proactively protecting their immune systems run the risk of getting sick. Whether it’s a throbbing headache or a bad...
The Vagus Nerve: What You Need to Know About It and Why It Matters
This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC, and reviewed by Lauren Ameling, DC, BCND. Have you ever felt your stomach tighten when anxious about something or felt "butterflies" before speaking in public? These two scenarios are examples of the link between our thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and physical...
Invest in Yourself: Evaluating Your Holistic Health
This blog post was written by Trinity School of Natural Health and reviewed by Lauren Ameling, DC, BCND. The concept of holistic healing originated nearly 5,000 years ago in ancient China and India. These early healers encouraged living a healthy life in harmony with nature and the surrounding world. Though this concept has...