Health Connection

10/06/2025

I just had an 1 1/2 hr appointment slot open up on Tuesday October 7 at 945 am. Interested- give me a call.

10/03/2025

I stopped High Fructose Syrup 20 years ago because it gave me severe diarrhea, digestive upset and brain fog. I sure an glad I did now!
DO YOU HAVE Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Here is What You Can Do

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) can contribute to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by stimulating the production of new fats in the liver, a process called de novo lipogenesis (DNL). Excessive fructose also disrupts the intestinal barrier, leading to gut microbial products entering the liver, which exacerbates inflammation and fat buildup, a key factor in NAFLD progression. Limiting HFCS intake, along with other added fructose-containing sugars, is a clinical recommendation to help prevent NAFLD.

How HFCS Worsens NAFLD

Increases Liver Fat Production:

The liver uses fructose to stimulate de novo lipogenesis (DNL), the process of converting carbohydrates into fat, which leads to fat accumulation in liver cells (steatosis).

Promotes Inflammation:

Fructose consumption has been linked to increased levels of lipopolysaccharides (LPS), a bacterial toxin that can leak from the gut into the liver, triggering inflammation and fibrosis.

Alters Gut Microbiota:

Fructose can change the balance of bacteria in the gut, favoring the production of compounds like acetate, which can be converted into fat in the liver.
Factors Contributing to NAFLD

Obesity and Insulin Resistance:

NAFLD is a chronic liver disease often occurring alongside obesity and insulin resistance, which are metabolic conditions influenced by excessive sugar intake.

Dietary Additives:

HFCS is a common sweetener in many processed foods and beverages, and its increased consumption is associated with a higher risk of developing NAFLD.

Sedentary Lifestyle:

A lack of physical activity is also a known contributing factor to the development and progression of NAFLD.
Recommendations

Limit Added Sugars:

Reducing your intake of foods and drinks high in added fructose, such as sodas and processed foods containing HFCS, is a key recommendation for preventing NAFLD.

Focus on a Healthy Lifestyle:

A comprehensive approach to preventing NAFLD includes managing weight, increasing physical activity, and consuming a balanced diet.

Stay healthy and happy eating!

09/24/2025

I have an hour appt opening in Alpena on Oct 8. If you interested, give me a call

08/11/2025

I have an appointment open August 26 at 215. if your interested give me a call

08/09/2025

I will be in my Alpena office August 25-27. I have two one hour appointments available.

Tuesday 8/26 at 1030

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05/19/2025

Need a consultation ,cranioSacral Raindrop or massage, I had a one hour appointment open up on June 5 at 1pm. give me a call if your interested.

05/01/2025

Women' Health-Series ends today

Ovarian Cysts
A cyst is a sac containing fluid or semi-solid material that develop in the ovaries. Ovarian cysts typically occur where there aren’t enough hormones, due to low progesterone, to properly mature eggs, so they don’t get released.

These cysts can be symptom free in early stages but they also cause absent or scanty periods, pelvic pain, and distention and excessive bleeding. In the natural arena these cysts are considered a sign of toxicity and are created to store toxins the body is having trouble eliminating. So again, taking supplements to detox the liver is a good place to start, such as NS Cellular Detox or Pau d’Arco.

To ease pain and promote healing, NS Nature’s Fresh and Helichrysum essential oil applied topically over the affected area. Balance the hormones with Wild Yam & Chaste Tree for 3-6 months. Diabetes can be a risk factor so have your blood sugar checked and eat a healthy diet, avoiding refined carbohydrate and eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Fibrocystic Breasts
This condition involves cysts that develop in the breast tissue and cause swollen, tender or painful breasts. This is very common in women 30 to 60 years of age and are usually benign.

Again, avoiding xenoestrogens and enhancing liver detoxification to start. Caffeine tends to aggravate this condition, it should be avoided. Essential fatty acids, like NS Super Omega 3 EPA are helpful, as are Vitamin E and Vitamin B6. To reduce swelling and tenderness, it is essential to improve lymphatic drainage by wearing correctly fitted bras. NS Lymphatic Drainage Formula and exercise are very helpful.

Additional suggestions to avoid these cysts all together, consume good fats such as NS Super Omega 3, Flaxseed Oil, organic coconut oil and butter or ghee from grass fed animals. Avoid caffeine, reduce stress, and exercise regularly

Need more specific suggestions for your body, Make an appointment with me!

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04/30/2025

I still have seats opens available at this Friday and Saturday event-Cultivate Your Heart Desire Friday 4 seats and Intuition Level 1 & 2, 2 seats. The speaker, Kristina Nez Begay from Hozo Healing & Community, is an amazing teacher and healer. Check her out at www. hozohealing.com. I am honored to have her come to Petoskey to share her gift. Call soon-I'm sure these seats will go quickly.

04/30/2025

Women's Health series

Estrogen and progesterone compete for the same receptor sites on your cells and good reproductive health requires a balance between these tow hormones. Consider getting a test to see where your current hormone balance lies.
Since the scale is usually tipped toward estrogen, a natural progesterone supplement, such as Wild Yam or a yam cream. Don’t overdo it with the progesterone creams, however. Symptoms of progesterone overdose include headache, weight gain, fatigue, water retention and depression.
Herbs such as sarsaparilla and false unicorn can also be used to counteract excess estrogen by enhancing progesterone. Wild Yam and Chaste Tee, taken regularly for several months, can also balance out estrogen and progesterone.
Now let’s list some natural solutions to other common female health problems.
Uterine Fibroids, first leading cause of hysterectomies, are growths made up of muscle cells and other tissue that grow in the uterine wall. They can cause pain during periods, heavy menstrual flow, abdominal swelling, and bleeding between periods. Because estrogen stimulate uterine tissue, fibroids are a sign of problems with xenoestrogens and the inability of the liver to detoxify excess estrogens. To assist the body with supplementation try using Nature’s Sunshine Cellular Detox as mentioned before. NS-Menstrual Reg can help with heavy bleeding and balance hormones. NS-Yarrow controls bleeding, breaking up stagnation and helps the body dissolve the fibroids. NS-VX capsules mixed with cocoa butter to make a thick paste used as small vaginal boluses the size of the end of your finger helps to heal the fibroids (refrigerate until use).
Endometriosis, which is the second leading cause of hysterectomies, involves the growth of the estrogen-sensitive uterine lining tissue outside of the uterus. This tissue acts just like it would inside the uterus causing bleeding, painful periods, pelvic pain, bowel disturbances and cramps. As with fibroids, a good place to start is reducing xenoestrogens by avoiding them, supplements to down-regulate and liver detoxification.
False Unicorn; down-regulates estrogen and up-regulates progesterone
Black cohosh and Wild Yam & Chaste Tree regulate hormone balance
Paw Paw: targets abnormal cell growth
IF-C: helps reduce inflammation and pain
Cramp Relief or Lobelia Essence: cramping and spasms
I-X or Chinese Blood Build: helps anemia from blood loss

Tomorrow I'll talk about Ovarian cysts and Fibrocystic Breasts.
I hope this information is helpful. Want to talk more, give me a call

04/29/2025

Since xenoestrogens are involved in numerous health problems (including uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts, ovarian cysts, menstrual irregularities such as heavy bleeding and cramps, menopausal symptoms, breast cancer and cervical cancer), it is wise to both reduce your exposure to them and improve your body’s ability to balance them and break them down at the same time. I wrote about how eating organically or at least foods that are low in xenoestrogens.
Today, lets talk about eating foods rich in Phytoestrogens. You're probably thinking what are phytoestrogens. They are plant-based estrogens that will bind to the same estrogen cell receptors (the gate that lets nutrients through the cell wall). When these cell receptor sites are already full the xenoestrogens can’t get attach to it. Phytoestrogens are typically weaker in their estrogenic effect than xenoestrogens. Goods that contain phytoestrogens are soy, legumes (lentils, peas) beans, many whole grains, dark and leafy greens, and flax seed.
Since the liver is responsible for breaking down excess hormones, environmental toxins and other substances for elimination; the liver is often overworked as well as malnourished due to poor diets. Supporting your liver with herbs and supplements will help to rid the body of xenoestrogens and other toxins. Nature’s Sunshine Cellular Detox or Enviro-Detox are great formulas to get these toxins out. You can detoxify faster by adding Psyllium Humm or other fiber to bind toxins and carry them out of the body.

Stay tuned for more on Women's Health

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04/29/2025

This week I'll be talking about Women's Health.

Women’s Health Series
Women today face some serious challenges to their health. By age 60, about one in three women will have a hysterectomy. Breast cancer rates increased from 1 in 20 to 1 in 8. Fertility rates have been declining worldwide. Something is obviously wrong! The causes lie in our modern lifestyle, and one of the primary causes of these problems is a class of environmental toxins known as xenoestrogens.
To understand these xenoestrogens, we need to understand that there is no single estrogen, but ESTROGENS. The ones produced by our bodies are Estrase, Esterone, and Estradiol. But, that’s not all! Plants also make substances that have estrogen-like effects called phytoestrogens. Xenoestrogens are a third type of estrogenic compound that come from eggs, meat and dairy products from hormone-fed animals, pesticide residues on feed plastics and other sources. When a person is exposed to multiple xenoestrogens, the estrogenic effect is 100-1,000 times stronger than estrogen produced by the human body causing an overstimulation of the estrogen response. This is a big Problem!

This week I will share how to avoid exposure to xenoestrogens, how to rid the body of excess estrogen, and how to keep your hormones more balanced. I will also give guidance on some effective natural remedies specific to female problems.

First off, eat organic, grow your own food or know who’s growing your food and how. Meat, eggs, and dairy food can be a source of xenoestrogens. Estrogens are fed to cattle and chicken to increase production. Animals raised organically can’t be given estrogens. So, eating organically-grown fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and beans will decrease your exposure. Also, avoid animal fat from non-organic animal foods as both xenoestrogens and other toxins from pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers tend to concentrate in the fat. Always thoroughly wash your produce to remove pesticide residue will reduce the toxin load.

Tomorrow-Eating phytoestrogens and detox xenoestrogens.

04/28/2025

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