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Psychobiotics: The Science of Gut Health and Mental Wellness
Holistic Fitness/ Nutrition /
Jun 24th, 2025
In recent years, scientists and health experts have been paying closer attention to the powerful link between the gut and the brain—an intricate relationship known as the gut-brain axis. One of the most exciting breakthroughs in this field is the rise of psychobiotics: beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms...
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How Relationship Satisfaction Affects Your Health
Natural Health /
Jan 22nd, 2024
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.” ~...
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The Vagus Nerve: What You Need to Know About It and Why It Matters
Natural Health /
Nov 15th, 2023
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...
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Ready, Set, Relax: Simple Tips for Reducing Post-Holiday Stress
Emotional/ Mental Wellness /
Dec 21st, 2022
This blog post was edited and reformatted from our health article, "Ready, Set, Relax: Simple Tips for Reducing Post-Holiday Stress." Download the original version here.
Ready, Set, Relax: Simple Tips for Reducing Post-Holiday Stress
The holiday season is filled with delicious food and people you love, but it...
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Forest Bathing: Discover the Splendor and Health Benefits of Trees
Natural Health /
Apr 21st, 2021
This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH.
“Profound” even “transformational”… these are powerful words that proponents of a mindful health endeavor called “forest bathing” often use to describe their experience. Originating in Japan in 1982, forest bathing or “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese is more than a simple...
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