7 Ways to Love Yourself (beyond Valentine’s Day)

7 Ways to Love Yourself (beyond Valentine’s Day)

7 Ways to Love Yourself (beyond Valentine’s Day) Self-love is difficult for many people because often times they only focus on caring for and loving others. Consequently, they forget about themselves at the end of the day. The problem with this is, many people are running themselves ragged and are on "empty." It is important to remember that if you love others, you need to also love yourself and do what it takes to extend your time, your life with your loved ones. It's not selfish to take time for your own health and wellness, but rather the smart thing to do to ensure your years with your loved ones are plentiful and enjoyable.…

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7 Ways to Love Yourself

7 Ways to Love Yourself

Here are 7 Ways to Love Yourself beyond Valentine's Day! Self-love is difficult for many people because oftentimes they focus on caring for and loving others. Consequently, they forget about themselves and at the end of the day they feel depleted. The problem with this is, many people are running themselves ragged and are on "empty" energetically, spiritually, or emotionally. It is important to remember that if you love others, you need to also love yourself. Taking time for yourself is the ultimate act of care and love that you can show others. It's not selfish to take time for your own health and wellness, but rather the…

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Is Your Body Out of Balance?

Is Your Body Out of Balance? Tired of covering up symptoms? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Bonnie ND, CNHP and get answers. Do you... Struggle with Depression or Anxiety? Suffer digestive upset (gas, bloating, indigestion, constipation, IBS, diarrhea)? Have weight issues? Lack energy or feel tired all the time? Feel like you are always in pain? Suffer from allergies? Suspect hormone imbalances or have fertility issues? Have high cholesterol? Do You Have Yeast/ Candida? Currently have Cancer or have a family history of? Does your child... Have asthma? Have too much energy or ADD/ ADHD symptoms? Lack energy or feel tired all the time? Suffer from allergies? Suffer digestive upset (gas,…

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How to Lose Weight Without Dieting

Many women accept their weight because of their age especially if they are over forty. Some may use their age as a reason why they have lost all control of  their body (and sometimes their mind!).  I'm here to tell you that you can be at your ideal weight no matter what your age. I know because I did it in my forties and it was a pretty simple process if you take one step at a time. First step is to eliminate processed food. I chose REAL, WHOLE foods grown naturally or certified organic and preferably non GMO. Eliminating the pesticides and herbicides reduces the toxic load to your body. Besides…

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How to Keep Your Boxer Healthy (or any dog)

Did you know many dog breeds are genetically more susceptible to disease and cancer? Providing your pets the safest and cleanest products and environment available is an absolute must, especially if they are more susceptible to disease or cancer like some are.  Most products we use for our baby (an 80 pound Boxer) are human grade as the standards are much higher. You can read more about Beau's story here if you haven't been following it. Beau, 13 year old Boxer, was first diagnosed with a mast cell tumor when he was around 5 years old.  Boxers have a strong predisposition for cancer which I didn’t realize until he was diagnosed. …

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How to Keep Your Dog Healthy

How to Keep Your Dog Healthy
Beau loved the Aflac duck or any toy that made noise.

I wish someone would have shared how to keep your dog healthy long before he was diagnosed with cancer. Along with the information on which dog breeds are genetically more susceptible to disease and cancer. Providing your pets the safest and cleanest products and environment available is an absolute must, especially if they are more susceptible to disease or cancer.  Most products we use for our baby (an 80-pound Boxer) are human grade as the standards are much higher. You can read more about Beau's story here if you haven't been following it. Beau, our 13 year old Boxer, was first diagnosed with a mast cell tumor when he was around 5…

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Are You Trapped? Part 1 How to Change a Disease Mindset

So many people are "trapped" and they don't even know it. They are sick, diagnosed with disease or still trying to figure it out and depending on the medical community to do so. They are experiencing pain, discomfort and yes a slow painful debilitating life. They could die a premature and painful death...

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Are You Trapped? The mindset that propagates continued sickness

So many people are "trapped" and they don't even know it. They are sick, diagnosed with disease or still trying to figure it out and depending on the medical community to do so. They are experiencing pain, discomfort and yes a slow painful debilitating life. They could die a premature and painful death...

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How to Prevent Hormone Imbalances

How to Prevent Hormone Imbalances Are you hormones out of balance? Do you know what hormone imbalance looks and feels like? Symptoms range from mood issues, PMS, infertility and more, but these symptoms are just a few that women "deal with" and consider just part of being a woman. However, I am excited to share the fact that many of the negative symptoms relating to a woman's reproductive health can be minimized or even avoided! Symptoms of Imbalance Menopause Did you know, two-thirds of women suffer with menopausal symptoms? As women age, hormone levels become imbalanced as the body produces less of them. Estrogen and progesterone, the two primary hormones, work together…

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Our Weapons of War: Patience and Self-Control

Our Weapons of War: Patience and Self-Control One of my morning rituals to start my day on the right track is to read the Bible along with a few select daily devotionals.  Today's is from  one of my favorites, The One Year book of Proverbs by Neil S. Wilson. I felt called to share as I could relate it to our struggles with food and creating positive changes on our health journey. Proverbs 16:32 It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city. The mission of the believer is not too much different from that of history's most…

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