The Flourish Way™

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Do You Know Your Vitamin D Level?

Do You Know Your Vitamin D Level?

Most people don't know that you actually can't make vitamin D from the sun unless it's at a 45 degree angle to the earth. This means that in most areas from October to April, you won't be able to increase your vitamin D from getting sunlight. So, it's a very good time...

Your 3 Part Gratitude Practice

Your 3 Part Gratitude Practice

It's that time of year again when we get to take a pause and remember everything we're grateful for. There are so many great gratitude practices out there. The one that works best for me has three parts. I actually try to do this practice several times a week and not...

3 Healthier Thanksgiving Recipes

3 Healthier Thanksgiving Recipes

It's almost Thanksgiving and time for some good eats!  A lot of the Thanksgiving foods are high in sugar and saturated fats. I like to add in some healthier options whenever possible.#1: Pumpkin Soup On Thanksgiving, I always get hungry in the afternoon. My family...

The Power of the Epsom Salts Bath

The Power of the Epsom Salts Bath

I love the benefits from my regular Epsom salts baths, and I felt I should share. Epsom salts are actually not salts, but are a combination of magnesium and sulfate. They get their name from a saline spring in Epsom in Surrey, England.   Magnesium works on at...

5 Tips to Protect Your Energy

5 Tips to Protect Your Energy

With everything that's been happening in the world and in our country right now, it's important to keep track of your own energy. It’s wise to take a few moments every day and consider how your energy is doing with all of it.   Are you exhausted?   While we...

How to Pick a Health Plan When You Want Integrative Care

How to Pick a Health Plan When You Want Integrative Care

Welcome to this week’s topic about finding the best health care plan to support your desire for integrative care. There are 5 main things you’ll want to keep in mind if you have the option to switch health insurance plans during this open enrollment period from...

Self-Care for Stressed Times

Self-Care for Stressed Times

I know, I know….we all know about self-care. Yet, are we doing all the things we possibly can to care for ourselves?   Times are interesting right now to say the least. I find myself more tired than usual and I think it’s all the noise. Noise from the news, noise...

An Integrative Medicine Example: Heartburn

An Integrative Medicine Example: Heartburn

Instead of saying the same things I always say about the work I do, I thought I’d give you an example of how integrative medicine really works, so you can see how it could benefit you or those you love.   Heartburn and reflux are extremely common symptoms....

What the Heck is Pelvic Care Anyway (Part 2)?

What the Heck is Pelvic Care Anyway (Part 2)?

If you missed “What the Heck is Pelvic Care Anyway (Part 1)” and you’re on Facebook, you can watch it here or you can just read the recap below. If you already watched the video or know the basics, you can scroll down to Part 2 now!   Part 1 Recap: Holistic...

You ARE Enough!

You ARE Enough!

A while back, I listened to a talk by Dr. Marisa Peer. She's an author and therapist who works with international superstars, CEOs, royalty, and olympic athletes. Her technique is very simple. She helps people to realize that they are enough. Isn’t that really what is...