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...

Gray hairs, fine lines and wrinkles, and increased pain all seem to be hallmarks of aging. We may not all like the changes our bodies go through, but staying healthy throughout the rest of our lives remains an important consideration. As adults enter their 30s, exploring natural ways to support...

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...

Men often overlook the benefits of incorporating herbs into their daily routine, but these natural support tools can significantly impact their overall health and well-being. Herbs have been used for thousands of years in various cultures around the world for their healing properties and flavor-enhancing qualities. Many herbs have...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC and reviewed by Lauren Ameling, DC, BCND. “There isn’t time - so brief is life - for bickerings, apologies, heartburnings, callings to account. There is only time for loving, and but an instant, so to speak, for that.” ~...