Soul Iris

02/10/2026

Valentine’s gift basket!
Come in and guess how many cinnamon hearts in the jar and be entered to win this gift basket. Closest answer wins!
Draw to be held this Friday!
*In store guesses only

02/09/2026

Methylation is your body’s switchboard. Your cells add a carbon-hydrogen “methyl” tag onto DNA, hormones, neurotransmitters, and toxins, telling each what to do- flip genes on or off, recycle estrogen, build mood chemicals or send junk to the liver. This rapid fire tagging happens millions of times each second, keeping energy humming, thoughts sharp, and detox pathways clear.
When methylation stalls, your energy tanks, moods swing, and toxins start to pile up.
What systems are affected?
Energy and Brain- constant fatigue even with good sleep
-Persistent brain fog
-Mood dips or anxiety lingers

Nervous system - Tingling or numbness travel through hands and feet
-Restless legs or twitching (especially during evening wind down)
-Stress headaches

Heart and blood- Shortness of breath
-Heart palpitations or flutters

Detox and inflammation - Fragrances trigger instant headaches or nausea
-High histamine
-Achy joints

Hormones and fertility- Heavy, cramping periods
-Difficulty conceiving
-Teen acne

Skin, hair, growth -Thin hair and brittle nails
-Slow wound healing
-Reduced growth rate for kids

Why does methylation stall?
-Low methyl nutrient intake
-MTHFR gene variants
-Chronic stress and poor sleep
-Alcohol, toxins, heavy metals, mold
-Folate blocking meds (methotrexate, proton pump inhibitors, birth control)
On Friday we’ll cover the essential nutrients and foods that power methylation.

02/07/2026

02/06/2026

Next week’s content is Stewart approved 👍🏻

02/06/2026

Parasite related health problems come not from their mere presence, but the hosts’ inability to deal with them effectively. Parasites are opportunity seekers that exploit the weakness of their host. If the host is malnourished and poorly equipped to keep parasite populations in check, they will take advantage and begin reproducing, eating, and creating waste faster than the body can clean and replenish itself.
The best way to avoid this is to keep your pet well nourished and healthy. This means good quality food (this can rarely be achieved with kibble alone), enzymes, probiotics, essential fatty acids, and immune support (astragalus, nettles, bee pollen and nutritional yeast are my favourites). You can add small amounts of garlic, pumpkin seeds, and diatomaceous earth to food periodically.
I give my dogs garlic daily during the summer and periodic supplementation with wormwood. Astragalus supplementation can be a deterrent for tick bites (plus it can prevent Lyme disease).

02/04/2026

This superfood was discovered by Sherpas in the Himalayan mountains, when they would herd livestock in high elevations, they noticed the yaks eating these little mushrooms and would suddenly become invigorated and lively. They tried them and found the same results, increased stamina and a better ability to breathe at the higher altitude.
Perhaps one of the best immune modulating foods, it optimizes the health of every organ system in our body, slowing aging and promoting mental clarity.
It is especially beneficial for any inflammatory condition, from Crohn’s to asthma.
It boosts athletic performance by boosting the body’s supply of ATP (source of energy for all the body’s cells). The increased ATP also protects and heals the cells in our body.
As with all adaptogens, it also offers benefits to our nervous system, helping with stress and sleep.

02/02/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, hair is considered an extension of the body’s Qi (energy) and is nourished by the blood, which is linked to the health of the kidneys and liver. The kidneys store the body’s fundamental essence, which influences growth, development, and aging. When kidney energy is strong, hair is healthy.
Depleted kidney energy or blood deficiency leads to thinning hair.

01/30/2026

An espresso machine might be the best investment I’ve ever made, I even have my beautiful little barista bringing it to my office😊

01/30/2026

Photobiomodulation (PBM) is the technique in which light is used to stimulate living things into healing themselves, specifically with red light.
50% of the light the sun emits is in the red and infrared spectrum. The greatest health benefits are achieved by getting exposure to early morning sunlight, perhaps more beneficial than any known supplement!
There are many therapeutic benefits to using a personal red light device as well, this can be concentrated on a specific area. The top 8 include:
1) Better sleep- sleep duration may not change, however sleep quality will
2) Improved brain function- several universities in Brazil did a study on PBM in Alzheimer’s patients and found reduced brain inflammation and better cognition
3) Improved wound healing, even in diabetics
4) Reduced anxiety and depression
5) Improved gut health
6) Improved skin conditions
7) Reduced pain, even in those with fibromyalgia and arthritis
8) Improved muscle recovery in athletes

01/28/2026

Pau d’arco is an evergreen tree that grows in the rainforest. Despite the climate, no fungus of any kind grows on the bark, this is an indication of the properties it contains. The bark is a potent antifungal and is often used to kill candida.
Promising research has shown the ability of Pau d’arco to prevent cancers from metastasizing, and can even help break down tumors.
It’s a natural anti inflammatory and pain reliever and is often used by cancer patients die that reason as well.
It has a laxative effect on the body and can be used as a detoxifier.

01/26/2026

Don’t rush to lower a fever, a fever is the body’s way of killing a pathogen, by suppressing it you allow the pathogen to multiply and spread quickly. This can prolong the illness, plus you typically get a rebound fever, which can spike much higher than normal.
Some tips to help support the body:
1) Lower temperature slowly if too high with a lukewarm Epsom salt bath (this magnesium will help draw out pathogens)
2) Try a herbal bath with diaphoretic herbs like yarrow, calendula, chamomile, or catnip. These can all be made into teas to be consumed as well (they’re all great at supporting the immune system!)
3) Drink plenty of fluids, add electrolytes (not the sugary ones), and high water content snacks like cucumbers, watermelon, and berries.

01/25/2026

These breakfast pizzas are so good, and packed with 49g of protein!