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“Camille was essential in my healing journey! I was getting nowhere with mainstream doctors, but Camille made quick work of finding root causes and steered me where I needed to go.
By following her protocols I am now able to live comfortably and feel empowered.
— ANDREA L. Nelson, NZ
Viva the Vagus Nerve!
Imagine a nerve named 'vagus' after the Latin word for 'wandering.' True to its name, this nerve embarks on an extraordinary journey, serving as a bi-directional communication pathway between the brain and major body organs. When not functioning properly, vagus nerve disorders can cause anxiety, digestive issues, and a host of other symptoms, from fatigue to heart irregularities.
In this article, you’ll learn why the health of the vagus nerve is so important as I delve into the signs of vagus nerve dysfunction, root causes, and share valuable tips on how to restore equilibrium.
Unlock the power of yellow foods
Did you know that the colors of plant foods reflect the diverse array of phytonutrients they contain? Yep, the pigments that we see as color are actually made up of powerful nutrients that enhance health. And each color holds unique compounds. Yellow foods, for example, contain lutein, rutin and zeaxanthin, whereas red foods have higher amounts of lycopene and your probably already know that carrots contain carotene, and so do papayas, and other orange foods.
So you can see why it’s important to incorporate every color of the rainbow into your diet, so you get all the phytonutrients and ALL the health benefits.
D.U.T.C.H. hormone test for men
There many reasons men should get their hormones tested. Yes, testosterone is one of them - and low levels can impact more than just your sex drive - but there is way more going on than that. Men’s health is impacted by stress hormones, sleep-wake hormones, nutrient levels and more.
3 Steps to healthy skin, from the inside out
In this article, I share tips you can use to begin to heal your skin from the inside out and restore your skin barrier, naturally! I discuss how to optimize your skin’s microbiome, natural cleansing and moisturizing options and how gut health affects your skin. Best natural alternatives to antiobiotics and steroids.
Long-COVID basics
Over the past 3 months, I've had the opportunity to deep-dive into long-haul syndrome with practitioners on the front lines. Yep, in this line of work, we are constantly upskilling, and in this case, I am incredibly lucky to have access to medical doctors, functional practitioners and naturopaths that are at the forefront of this "silent pandemic". Studying something in real-time as new data emerges daily is fascinating and alarming at times. And although we are learning that this is one of the most devastating syndromes of our time, there is certainly hope to be had…and I've
Saffron: Mother nature’s prozac
Did you know that most herbs and spices have healing qualities? Yep! It really wasn’t that long ago that the food we ate also improved our health…imagine that! Much of the traditional food of our grandparents and great grandparents exerted supportive, healing effects, though it’s hard to imagine that’s true for those of us with British Isles ancestry…the healing power of potatoes is pretty limited.😆
ANYWAY, this is the first of my monthly spotlights on healing herbs and spices you can easily add to the meals you already make to increase the healing benefits….so, here we go:
This month I am focusing on Saffron, one of the world’s most…
Lyme time
Spring in New England is synonymous with two things: mud and ticks. Well, it’s not ALL bad…the sound of peepers fills the air and the maple sap starts running. But really…the tick problem kind of overshadows all that, and certainly ups the stress game for anyone going outdoors. The tick season seems to be lengthening with less severe winters, and its habitat increasing…which is incredibly worrying as contracting Lyme can go on to cause debilitating chronic symptoms. Since I’ll be visiting soon, I’ve created a “Lyme Kit”, everything I need to deal with a tick bite properly and provide immediately immune and anti-bacterial support…and I want to share it with you!
The truth about food “allergies”
In this article I reveal the differences between food allergies, food intolerances, and food sensitivities and why it matters. Ever wonder why you react to some foods only some of the time? Do you feel like you are reacting to everything? Wondering if food allergies might be causing your heartburn, headaches or other symptoms? This article should shed some light.
Gut issues? Start here.
We’ve all had minor digestive complaints from time to time, but ongoing issues like bloating, heartburn, excessive gas, loose stools, constipation, and stomach cramping are not normal. And guess what? You don’t have to live with them! In fact, these symptoms are clear messages from your body that something is not right. In this article, I’ll share 8 tips to improve digestion, why it’s important to get to the root cause of digestive dysfunction, and how to better understand what your body is telling you.
Why all the fuss about drinking enough water?
Did you know that one of the easiest things we can do for our health is also one of the most beneficial? In this article I will show you how you can calculate how much water you should be drinking and how chronic dehydration can lead to some surprising symptoms. I’ll also share the strategies I use to always get enough water and enjoy every sip.
First Overview of Naturopathy Worldwide – How are we doing?”
The World Naturopathic Federation, which represents Naturopaths in all WHO regions, has just completed its first Health Technology Assessment (HTA) into the Profession as a whole, including New Zealand Naturopaths, giving an accurate account of the Practices, Safety, Economics and Effectiveness of Naturopathic care. Naturopathy is a distinct traditional and complementary system of medicine practised around the world, and globally recognised as a safe, viable system of healthcare by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
5 Things you can do to support your immune health, today.
Ok, so the pandemic has put the topic of immunity front and center, but did you know that some everyday habits can harm or help fight infection? In this blog I’m going to share 5 free, simple practices you can add to your daily routine to strengthen and regulate your immune response. Plus, one personal bonus tip for those of you who might have a dysregulated immune response and not even know it!