I feel deeply but don't always know how to respond.⁠

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Especially on a topic I love, that's been my full-time work for over 20 years.⁠

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The thing that I learned to help me solve my own medical mystery, functional medicine, had become quite...extra.⁠

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Extra protocols, extra supplements, extra expense...⁠

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But I couldn't make sense of the problem, nor the solution.⁠

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It took a big crash-and-burn, deep reflection, getting back to local work, more exploration of myself, and finding DesBio homeopathics, sound healing, theta healing, energy work, outdoor work...⁠

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and finally, I'm here, with my solution. ⁠

I have really been feeling the depth and beauty of this time of year. Even here in Phoenix, where our winters are mild, it is still DARK, and the nights are chilly.

Winter starts on the solstice, Dec. 21, the darkest day, but also the eve of the days getting longer again.

Here are three suggestions to maximize the benefits of this season.

Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a small protein “messenger” used by both the brain and the nervous system. It’s especially active in stress-regulating regions (like the amygdala) and also shows up in the sympathetic nervous system (your fight/flight wiring). Under stress, your body can release more NPY as part of the adaptation response.

This year we are wrapping up the year of the wood snake, and moving into the year of the fire horse. 

The Chinese new year will happen Feb 17, 2026, but it’s time to start thinking about closing out one energy to ready for the next!

It can be hard to feel balanced with holiday travels and parties. Here's my hot tip: start the day off right.

Starting the day with detox is a great way to stay anchored to your values over the holiday months.

Here’s a 10 minute routine you will love.

If you have a blender and fresh basil leaves on hand, making homemade pesto is surprisingly easy. The flavor is brighter and fresher than store-bought pesto, and you can adapt the ingredients to suit your diet and preferences. This recipe includes raw pumpkin seeds to make it seed-cycling-friendly.

When you are going through mold, it feels like you will never get out. 

• You move into a new place, then you find a mold spot.

• You take a trip; the hotel room is musty.

• You go to the store, you get a headache.

• You buy a new mattress; it smells like chemicals.

• You remediate your house; but you still don't feel well.

I recently had the amazing opportunity to interview Kiran Krishnan, Microbiologist. Kiran is an exceptional resource for understanding your digestive woes and his company’s products are my all-time favorites. In this interview, Kiran dishes out specific protocols you can use to address a variety of conditions.

Is a vibration plate worth the investment?

In my professional and personal opinion, yes!

As we age, we want to help our bodies ‘take out the garbage’ so that cellular communication is a good as possible.

This keeps us sharper, leaner and more energetic.

Silver has been valued for centuries for its natural antimicrobial properties. When silver particles come into contact with bacteria, fungi, or viruses, they disrupt the microbe’s cell membranes and interfere with their ability to survive and reproduce. This makes silver an effective tool for reducing harmful microorganisms on surfaces, in water, and even in the body (when used appropriately).

Is your lymph system backed up? Do you need to support your lymph system, or is that just some woo woo non-sense? In this article, you’ll learn a bit about the lymphatic system, the signs and symptoms of lymphatic congestion, what causes it, and how to get that lymph moving to feel your best!

I'm super excited to offer my first group detox in many years with my favorite new company, DesBio.

I did this cleanse a few weeks ago and it's both potent and do-able. 

But to make it even more do-able, and to help you hit your goals, I'm offering the cleanse as a group at no extra cost beyond the cost of the kit.

Before you attempt to detox, you need to have the foundational pieces in place. 

Pushing the body to detox when it’s currently unable to functional properly risks getting you sicker.

ThetaHealing is a meditative, spiritual healing technique that aims to identify and shift limiting beliefs stored in the subconscious mind. It was developed by Vianna Stibal in 1995 after her own healing experience.

The name comes from the theta brainwave state—a deeply relaxed, semi-hypnotic state associated with meditation, intuition, and subconscious reprogramming.

As promised, I wanted to share some products I learned about at the Desbio conference.

This information was shared by Dr. Ashley Beckman, an acupuncturist, homeopath and functional medical mold expert out of California. (Stay tuned as I will interview Dr. Ashley next month.)

Here are five products she likes for her mold clients:

For those of us drawn to helping—whether through our work, our relationships, or simply the way we move through the world—there is a quiet, powerful archetype that lives within us: the healer.

This part of us is intuitive, nurturing, and deeply attuned to the needs of others. We hold space. We offer care. We see potential and offer hope. It’s a beautiful gift.

But even the brightest light can cast a shadow….

Before I found out about my mold exposure, and I had some years of increased colds, sore throats and chronic chills. It was frustrating.

Little did I know my immune system has reached a state of severe depression after prolonged mold exposure. 

Generally, when the immune system encounters a new threat, it revs up into action. This may show in a heightened WBC count. But it is not designed to deal with a prolonged threat. 

Constipation is a common symptom in modern life, affecting up to 27% of the population, and it's common after toxic mold exposure. Coach Micki says she sees in about 90% of the time on our clients! If you are not dealing with constipation as a symptom, you may have loose stool or nausea. But why is this happening?

The thought of a coffee enema might leave you in shock, but it’s actually a practice that has been used for thousands of years. I’ve seen the correct implementation of coffee enemas truly transform energy, gut health, antioxidant status and more. Learn the right way to do a coffee enema!

I love castor oil because it is a simple, versatile solution. Learn my top tips for using castor oil to support digestion, keep your hormones happy, help you detox, improve circulation, and so much more!