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...
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...
Why You Need (More) Muscle: The Multifaceted Benefits of Resistance Training
This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH. “Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” ~ Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby, 1873 With all the research and health information showing the benefits...
Optimized Mitochondria: The Real Key to Natural Energy Enhancement
Energy enhancement is big business. Because we all want to feel better and have enough energy to meet life's demands, our society has made it so. Consequently, there's no shortage of "expert" suggestions for how to boost energy (just look online!). Yet too many of us are still dragging ourselves...