Shekinah Wellness

I recently posted in a social media post about a patient that I was looking forward to meeting with. It's been 2 years since she's had her comprehensive lab panel, I entered her numbers real quick just to get that step done, and I was shocked at her results .... Her autoimmune numbers are now within normal range, liver enzyme markers are now within normal range, cholesterol is now within normal range (Because liver is doing well. The liver uses cholesterol to “clean itself” s

Mitochondria ... the powerhouse of our cells. Mitochondria are bean shaped organelles inside our cell that generate most chemical energy needed to power the cells biochemical reactions. They're also designed to protect our cells and unfortunately they can't do both at the same time. When they're in protect mode, the energy mode is not functioning as well. Leaving us .... Extremely tired... That's always my first sign to take action and go to my wellness kit for an immune boos

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth". The book of Genesis spans approximately 4000 years of human history. It is arguably the most significant book in the old testament, which has been described as the ‘new testament concealed’. As its counterpart, the new testament is also described as the ‘old testament revealed’. The first chapter of Genesis describes God’s creation with significant details. One of the most notable is God’s activity on the sixth day inv

What is MTHFR? A swear word? Kind of but not really. I think of it as the mother f*!#$@ gene because that's what most people feel, and sometimes even say, when they find out they have it. In this post you will learn what the MTHFR gene is, it's function, signs of a mutation on this gene, how to test for it, and natural treatments to manage this mutation. MTHFR GENE: The human body is made up of trillions of cells. Inside each cell is our DNA that provides instructions for how

This is the go-to in our home! There is a bottle in the kitchen next to the stove, my husband has a bottle in his briefcase, I carry a travel size in my purse, and there's a full size in my vehicle. My husband and I were traveling a few years back so we didn't have this on hand and he got sick. Since then we vowed to have it on hand at all times. It started around 12 years ago. My son would continually get sinusitis and then my husband would get bronchitis from him. The Dr's

The holidays are a busy time of the year. There's shopping to do, baking to get done, the house needs cleaning, and guests are coming, whew! Just writing that sentence makes my heart race and I notice myself gasping for air. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) includes sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) systems. When stressed the sympathetic system is activated. When we’re in the fight or flight mode our adrenal glands are secreting cortisol, a

Many people are aware of the health benefits of certain foods but feel it's overwhelming to take it all in. With that, I encourage clients to incorporate foods they enjoy into their already developed routine. You can do this by finding healthy alternatives to almost anything! Let's start by looking at some seasonally inspired ingredients for fall used in My Goodness! Kombucha and look at how they benefit your health. When looking for quality Kombucha in your health food store

Book an appointment before the July 4th holiday and receive a free heavy metal screening test. Appointment doesn't need to take place before July 4th, just be booked! Heavy metals are toxic elements that all of us are exposed to without even knowing it. This is an easy in-home test to see if there's metal present in your body. To learn more about what heavy metals are and how they affect our health click here. To see how easy this test is to do at home click here. To schedule

But is it soon enough for you? Are the winters long, gray, and taxing on your emotional health? Have you considered St. John's Wort? St John's wort is a pretty little shrub with cheery yellow flowers that have medicinal properties and is especially beneficial to those affected by the sun (or lack of!). It has become pretty common knowledge that St John's wort is a good, safe alternative to antidepressants but did you know that the form you take it in will have an effect on it

Although it is snowing, almost mid-April, in MN ... I am starting my spring Kombucha brew! I bought hibiscus tea, waited out the first ferment, added mango and am awaiting the springtime/summer concoction reminding me of papaya juice. Many of you may not know but I brew Kombucha on a regular basis and alternate the flavors with the season. Not only is brewing Kombucha a fun science experiment but it is a healthy alternative to many beverages with many health benefits. To get