I want to talk about “getting back to it” because that’s been the theme of the month for August. I know a lot of us are concerned about being back in socializing situations and how we should behave and what we should be doing. Now we’re finding there’s a lot of conflicting information out there…
I want to talk about taking care of someone you love with regard to their health. It’s been a journey for all of us these past months. It seems like 200 years, doesn’t it? It does for me anyway; it’s been a big journey for all of us. One of the things that we do…
Hi, how are you? It’s been a wild past couple of weeks, hasn’t it?! I know it’s been difficult for a lot of us to adjust to being home AND having everyone else home, too, and in your space. We’ve instilled some changes in our home during this time and since we’ve implemented them, things…
Foods are amazing. They not only assist with our hunger and our desires for flavor, but they offer many health benefits that can proactively aid in healing. Enter the humble celery stalk … Gone are the days of celery taking a back seat in the veggie-sphere. It’s actually earned a “functional food” title. But I’ll…
Women, don’t think you are exempt from having testosterone issues! Did you know that testosterone is an essential hormone for you too, and that your body produces testosterone in your ovaries and adrenal glands? In your body, testosterone performs all the same functions that it does in a man’s – except for sperm production. A…
Last month, we looked at four reasons why you may be tired all the time. We tackled the energy thieves of hidden Infections, hidden allergies and sensitivities, poor cellular energy level, and why you might not be getting energy from the food you eat. (Click here to read last month’s issue.) This month we’re going…
The most common complaint I hear from patients when they first come in is, “Why am I so tired?” Fortunately, we can usually get their energy back up by targeting the four most common things that lead to unexplained fatigue: Hidden Infections Your body may be tired because it’s fighting an infection you know nothing…
Maybe you were in high school, or college, or maybe you had a fall or a car accident years ago, but here’s what you need to know if you EVER had a concussion. Do you know how even middle-aged folks still feel a twinge in the knee or back from that old football injury? Injuries…
Brain inflammation sounds like a rare and exotic disease, when actually, it’s quite common. Low-level inflammation of the brain is often painless and chronic, but over time it can damage your health and mental function in ways you wouldn’t expect. Brain inflammation is linked to: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, cognitive decline Depression, anxiety and mood disorders…
At Olive Branch Wellness Center, we advocate that our patients switch out their conventional skin care and beauty products for products with only natural ingredients. Why? Because what you put on your skin matters! Your skin is porous when it comes to certain chemicals and compounds, allowing them to enter the bloodstream. Take sunscreen, for…