This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC. The highest ideal of therapy is to restore health rapidly, gently, and permanently. ~ Samuel Hahnemann, M.D. The evening was winding down when “MaryAnn” (name changed to protect her privacy) called Kelly Weatherly, Board Certified Traditional...

Introduction Injuries like sprains, strains, scrapes, or bruises detract from your wellness—whether through swelling, inflammation, or ongoing irritation. Getting back to normal can be a long process as the body works to repair itself, but our bodies are also powerful and have incredible natural resources for recovery. However, if an...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH. When “Richard”* (name changed to protect his privacy) came to see Dr. James Evans, he did so after struggling for some time with a mindset and behaviors associated with perfectionism. This struggle was harming family relationships and his...

As the summer sun and warm temperatures emerge, you may find yourself craving something sweet and refreshing. Summer cookouts typically provide plenty of vegetable-based salads, grilled meats, fruit, and refined carbs, but this summer, you can try something new and intriguing for your family get-togethers. This French Cantaloupe Salad was...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH. “Profound” even “transformational”… these are powerful words that proponents of a mindful health endeavor called “forest bathing” often use to describe their experience. Originating in Japan in 1982, forest bathing or “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese is more than a simple...