This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC, and reviewed by Lauren Ameling, DC, BCND. The Dutch have a celebrated concept called “Niksen,” which, when translated, means "to do nothing or be idle.” The Italians have a phrase called “Dolce far Niente” that translates to “the sweetness of...

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...

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...

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...

People often use aromatherapy for the pleasant or uplifting scents, but the uses don’t stop there. A wide array of natural health benefits can be obtained by using essential oils. While the fragrance itself is a benefit of aromatherapy, it’s the chemical properties of essential oils that truly help to...