The Big Thing Missing from the Medical Model of Healthcare

In the modern world, the medical model of healthcare is falling short, and people are suffering as a result. But what is missing from this model? Once upon a time, there was a Greek physician named Hippocrates.  He believed that the key to vibrant health was a commitment to fitness and a nutritious diet.  Hippocrates […]

Balancing Brain Power for Maximum Productivity

Our guest post today on balancing brain power comes from Brendan Vermeire, FDN-P, functional health coach. Be sure to read more about Brendan below! Have you ever wanted to get something done but didn’t have the mental energy or clarity to do so?  Or struggled with shutting down your mind at night in order to […]

Practitioner Spotlight: Aubrey Thompson

Our practitioner spotlight today is on Aubrey Thompson, FDN-P, MS Holistic Nutrition, CMTA. She has experienced her own healing journey and was the very first graduate of the FDN program. Now she is using what she learned to help others on their own healing journey. In my early 20’s I had type II diabetes from a […]

Stress and Hormones

By Reed Davis Stress is a growing problem in the world, and as a result chronic illness is on the rise as well. The connection between stress and illness has been well documented. One area that needs to be addressed is the connection between stress and hormones. Treating Symptoms vs. Treating the Cause  When a […]

Stop Calling It Adrenal Fatigue-Call it HPA Axis Dysfunction

Today’s post is a guest post from Linda Wilbert-Stewart, HHP, HC and FDN-P.  Most people recognize the term adrenal fatigue, as it has become more recognized in natural health circles. But that term doesn’t exactly address the full scope of the dysfunction that is happening within the body. When you deal with what is now […]

All About Kombucha

Kombucha has grown in popularity in the last five years. It has become so common that it is now found in large chain grocery stores, not just health food stores. Fermented beverages such as this have been traditionally consumed for thousands of years, but had been largely forgotten until recently.But this sparkling beverage does much […]