Trauma doesn’t just live in our memories; it lives in our bodies — often quietly, deeply, and persistently. One of the most common places trauma shows up is in the gut.

Laura's Thanksgiving Painting Project! Somewhere along the way, the holidays became a checklist. The perfect gifts. The perfect table. The perfect mood. The pressure to meet expectations—our own or everyone else’s—can pile up so high that the season ends up feeling more overwhelming than joyful. But here’s the quiet truth we often forget: the holidays can be whatever you  want them to be. Years ago, I decided to take the holidays into my own hands! There’s a profound freedom

I followed the instructions to a T and OMG – gall stones passed!!

I just returned from what was supposed to be a refreshing getaway at sea… only to spend the following week flat on my back with a...

A healthy gut is characterized by a balanced and diverse community of microorganisms, primarily bacteria, residing in the gastrointestinal tract.

~ The Lifesource That Benefits All of Us In honor of National Urban Beekeeping Day on July 19th, I'm sharing an article that complements...

lymphedema is a chronic condition that is irreversible

This is a conversation I have with many of my clients. While the onset and maintenance of any chronic illness is stressful in and of...

...bowel habits can vary widely from person to person. What’s most important is understanding your body’s unique rhythm and...

If you're one of those men, and especially if you're surrounded by people who love you, I gently offer some compelling reasons to pay more a

As we strive to live healthier lives, we often focus on aspects like diet, exercise, and sleep. However, as an avid water-drinker, I’m...

Almost everyone who gets on my table is experiencing an exceedingly high stress level in their life. It can be rooted in any number of...

My first experience with deep breathing was in my yoga class, many moons ago. I was taught how to breathe deeply into my belly, allowing...

This year, more than ever, it’s imperative that we pay attention to our hydration, especially during the record-breaking heat we’re all...

Most of my clients present with a medically-complicated history and often, they’ve spent years trying to sort through their issues to get...

Great question, and one we hear all the time. The short answer is, ‘It depends…’. Allow me to expand on this. In previous blog posts and...