Author: ESS_Naples
Monetize Your Mission…Through Marketing Your Solutions
Many holistic practitioners invest heavily into updating their professional credentials. While it’s important to enrich your skill set, this isn’t ne [...]
Insulin Resistance as an Adaptation: Helpful or Not?
It was commonly believed that insulin resistance, a precursor to type II diabetes, developed as an adaptation to periods of starvation in our evolutio [...]
Stop Those Attack Thoughts with Somatic Experiencing
We think of ourselves as having one brain but functionally we have three. The front brain or frontal cortex is the brain of clear thinking, analysis, [...]
Reconnect with Nature, Reconnect with Yourself: A Whole-Health Journey in Africa
At times in life we lose track of the expansiveness of the universe. We sit in our cubicles hard at work, and we begin to feel that this is life: thes [...]
10 Step Ayurvedic Approach to Body Weight Management
Are you ready for a holistic approach to weight management that takes into account your unique constitution, imbalances, habits, mindset, and lifestyl [...]
Home Care Vs. Home Health Care: What’s the Difference?
You’ve probably heard the saying: “Home is where the heart is.” Between the familiarity, the memories and the sense of independence, it’s not a surpr [...]
Digging Deeper into Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus, more commonly known as simply “diabetes,” involves the dysfunction of insulin, a hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells which co [...]
Food-Confused?. . .Choose Minimally Processed for Optimal Wellness
"...the most meaningful label on your food . . . is the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) organic seal. For a product to be certified organic, i [...]
Understanding Brain Chemistry: Natural Treatments for Anxiety & Panic
Naturopathic medicine's proverbial toolbox is full with herbs that can help treat anxiety and panic disorder. Plants with sedative or anxiolytic, (lit [...]
How Is Your Brain Performing?
If you are an athlete and want to make sure that your brain is performing at its best, or you play a sport that has a possibility of concussive injuri [...]
How is Acupuncture Like a Snow Globe?
Metaphors can be extremely helpful in understanding complex issues. After all, life is like a box of chocolates, right? Well, acupuncture, which has b [...]
8 Tips to Restoring Healthy Brain Function
Sleep, water, stress reduction, exercise, and diet are key when it comes to brain health. Here’s my top recommendations for improving brain health:
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Monetize Your Mission
Bottom line: No personal or business standards? Then NO $$$!
It seems like such a simple solution. Raise your standards and voila! – more highly m [...]
Rethink How You Are Taking Pictures!
I am currently in the midst of scanning two very large photo orders for two different clients. It’s so much fun for me because I love pictures and I [...]
The Historically Hip Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale
Just thirty minutes from downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale is a small desert city known for its spas, outdoor trails, shopping, nightlife, and more than 20 [...]
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara Combines Historic Beauty with Contemporary Sophistication
‘The American Riviera’ of the west coast also known as Santa Barbara is the perfect spot for a beach and adventure filled vacation. From wineries, to [...]
Planning for Retirement in Your 50s and 60s
Retirement planning can be an anxiety-inducing process for many, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
In our 50s and 60s, the mindset is to save [...]
Belly Blues: How Gut Health Impacts Your Mood
Stress is something we all have experienced. We have all dealt with digestive issues at some point in our life, whether it be heartburn, gas, diarrhea [...]
Spiritual Breadcrumbs
I don’t recall hearing the word “spirituality” until my early 20s. It wasn’t an obvious part of my upbringing. But being that religion is one of the b [...]
The Magic Of Curiosity
When is the last time you did something for the first time? September is the perfect month to get out of your head and into your life. We are creature [...]
Dream It. Plan It. Do It: Live Your Values and Achieve Your Financial Goals
Have you ever heard the saying that you can tell what your priorities are by looking at your calendar? The logic is that you make time in your schedu [...]
Dermaplaning: The Hottest New Skincare Treatment
One of the trendiest exfoliation options today is dermaplaning, which is performed using a sterile surgical scalpel (not as scary as it sounds!) to ma [...]
Healthy Aging Primer, Part 2: How to Increase Health Span & Longevity
Efforts to increase healthspan by means of supplements and pharmaceuticals targeting aging-related pathologies are presently in spotlight of a new bra [...]
Natural Prevention for Breast Cancer
While preventing breast cancer is not an absolute, lowering your risks is an ideal way to do the best you can to stay healthy. Eating a healthy diet, [...]