Dear Natural Health Friends, Laura and I have been doing a deep dive lately into what makes people sick—and more importantly, what we can do to help the body heal and stay strong. One thing keeps coming up again and again: so many people are dealing with immune system challenges and disturbances in their microbiome. The Human Microbiome: Health Starts in the Gut The microbiome is the community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms that live in and on our bodies—especially in...
2 days ago • 3 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, High blood pressure is one of those things I see so often in practice. Many people come in feeling fine but discover their numbers are creeping up—or they’re already on medication and want natural ways to support their body better. The good news? There’s one simple, natural approach that keeps showing up as remarkably effective in the research—and it doesn’t require fancy equipment, long workouts, or even breaking a sweat. It’s called wall sits (or wall squats),...
9 days ago • 3 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, The problem with the “information age” is that a lot of information just ends up being too much. I’m going to date myself—I remember when we first started using computers in my undergrad chemistry class. It took forever for me to figure them out! Then in chiropractic school, I mainly used word processing programs to take notes and share them with classmates. Back then, if you wanted solid information on a topic, you had to buy a VHS tape, pick up a book, head to...
16 days ago • 4 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, In the world of natural health, we’re always seeking simple, time-tested ways to support our bodies’ incredible ability to heal and maintain balance. Today, I want to shine a spotlight on a powerful, often-overlooked root vegetable that’s making a well-deserved comeback: Spanish Black Radish (Raphanus sativus var. Niger). Yes, I Do Reach for the Radish Many times when I am helping a patient who is recovering from an infection or needs some lymph, liver, or gut...
23 days ago • 4 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, I’ve been having more and more conversations lately with parents who feel stuck when it comes to food. They’re trying to make healthier choices for themselves or their family, but it feels like everything gets complicated quickly—whether it’s picky eating, school lunches, or kids asking for completely different foods than what’s being made at home. If that’s something you’ve experienced, you’re not alone. This is incredibly common, and it can feel frustrating when...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, A couple of weeks ago, I sent an email about reducing stress through writing down your stressors and addressing what you can. If you have not read that email yet, I encourage you to do so before continuing with this one. (Here it is!) You’ve Done the Writing Exercise… Once you have identified your stressors, written them down, and taken action on what is within your control, you may still experience moments of significant stress. Stressful events will occur in...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, I came across a post this week from Dr. AmmousMD that really made me stop and think. He explained that your body relies on UV signals reaching your eyes to trigger melanin production—the pigment that gives you a tan and helps protect your skin from burning. When you block those signals with sunglasses, you may actually increase your risk of sunburn because your body doesn’t get the message to ramp up its natural defense. (Here’s the link to the article on PubMed...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hello everyone, The other day, a patient came in with a sick kid. Common occurrence. She asked me, “What do you do for a fever?” And I asked her, “What’s the purpose of a fever?” She said, “to burn up the infection”, or something along those lines. And yes, that’s one part of why your body raises a fever. Fevers decrease viral replication greatly, inhibit the reproduction of bacteria—but also have another effect that most people don’t know about. Calcium initiates the immune system response....
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, When I ask people about stress and how they handle it, they often mention exercise, reading, listening to music, or something like that. These things are all good! But they’re more of an escape or distraction from stress. These activities don’t address or handle the stress itself. And it is possible to do this. Let me explain: Dr. Sheehan’s Stress Story Years ago, I was massively stressed out and realized I had to do something about it. I had done a lot of...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, Many of you are working diligently to address yeast overgrowth (like Candida) and mold/mycotoxin exposure. Today, I want to shine a light on an often-overlooked hero in this process: your gallbladder. Think of bile—stored and concentrated in the gallbladder—as your body's natural "soap." It’s the key to your own natural gut health! It plays a starring role in escorting fat-soluble toxins out: For mold & mycotoxins: These stubborn, fat-loving toxins get processed...
2 months ago • 2 min read
