Notwithstanding decades of mounting evidence, most people still refuse to consider just how much damage is being done to their health by regularly consuming processed foods. Here are five studies published in 2022 that may convince you to reduce processed food consumption—and hopefully increase consumption of fresh, natural foods.

Despite the common wisdom that sleep is important for overall health and wellness, in our over-scheduled, non-stop modern lives, we often trade precious sleep for other endeavors, like social media scrolling, mindless television, or completing your to-do list. Today we’re diving in to what is adequate sleep, how can it sabotage your health, and things you can do to improve your sleep hygiene.

Since it’s pretty safe to assume we’re all a little stressed right now, whether it’s from checking things off your holiday to-do list or just trying to stay on top of all that’s going on in the world, I thought it would be a great time to revisit one of the most basic things we can do to reduce our stress - breathing. In this article, I’ll walk you through four breathing techniques to help calm your mind and your body.

Come on in! Take a look inside my medicine cabinet for cold and flu season! I have learned to work with my body, taking every chance I get to strengthen my immune system. But I also have things on hand to help with the symptoms should I get sick. The things I use are both natural and strengthening to the body.

As we enter fall and winter, the misnomered cold and flu season, we must pay special attention to nourishing our bodies and supporting our immune systems. In today’s article, we’ll review three steps you can focus on to prepare your body for a time of heightened illness so you can remain strong and healthy!

There are a lot of shortcomings in the field of nutrition. Partially because it’s difficult to learn all the science and then learn how to apply it to actual clients and actual real-life situations. But the main reason is that the food and pharmaceutical industries in America are multi-billion dollar industries. Let’s take a closer look and find out what might be lurking in your seemingly harmless supplements.

While many factors can contribute to cognitive decline, like poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, brain injury, mood disorder, or age-related changes, certain additions to your diet can protect and boost your brain-health. In today’s article, we’re going to highlight four brain-boosting superfoods if you’re feeling forgetful or are simply looking to support this complex organ!

It may seem obvious to many, but not all lumps in breasts are cancerous. I say that because when you find a lump, your head immediately goes to cancer. Since lumps and bumps can be perfectly “normal” for many women, it’s important to know the difference and what these other lumps and bumps could mean.

If there was a magic pill to help prevent aging, would you take it? Most of us would, without a doubt! But, unfortunately, that pill doesn’t exist. Aging is a part of life. But aging doesn’t need to equal disease and diminished quality of life. Let’s look what keeps the oldest people in good health and great spirits.

Did you know that about 54 million Americans have osteoporosis—a gradual thinning out of the bones—or low bone density, which may lead to fracture?

Despite your age or gender, bone loss can be a scary thing. But there is good news: you can begin supporting your bone health now to encourage strong bones for your later years in life. In today’s article, we’re going to review simple steps for combatting bone loss at any age.

Even with all the fancy marketing and billions of dollars paid in endorsements, soda it just a cocktail of random chemicals that can do real damage to your body. We're digging into the research in today's blog article.

As we’re entering the final push of summer, you’ve likely experienced the uncomfortable, and sometimes excruciating, effects of sunburn. These symptoms often appear within a few hours after prolonged or intense exposure and may include inflamed skin, pain, tenderness, itching, or swelling. In today’s article, we’re going to discuss four natural remedies to help ease the pain!

It’s that time of year. The summer is winding down, kids are getting ready to head back to class, and you’re probably stressing about the upcoming school year. How will you keep your healthy habits going? How will your kids adjust to their new schedules? How will you manage to make time to cook healthy meals? I got you!

Hair loss can cause more stress, discomfort, and take a major hit to your confidence. It can also be a much-needed sign that something deeper is going on and needs some attention. Working to discover the root cause is always recommended. Let’s take a look at some of the causes of hair loss and a few remedies you can try at home.

Each and every day, we are all bombarded with toxins that negatively impact our health. There's a lot we can do to lower our toxin load. I'll walk you through it all in this week's blog article.

Here are my top ten favorite summer recipes. Most of these become weekly meals, but I do like to keep things interesting so I’m always experimenting in the kitchen! Be sure to check out the recipe page on the Full Bloom Acres website for new recipes and follow us on social media @fullbloomacres for behind-the-scenes looks!

It’s a beautiful world out there and those of us in the holistic health field want to help you enjoy it and live the life you were gifted. In this article, I’m sharing my hope for the future of healthcare in the United States.

I sure hope not! The first amendment does a whole lot more than dictate what is or is not “acceptable” on social media. It gives those of us in the holistic healthcare field the right to discuss our practices and our philosophies. Check out this brief history of the medical industry in the United States.

There’s no question that proper sun protection is paramount for skin health, but how often are you checking if the ingredients in that sunscreen are equally as safe?

In today’s article, we’re going to explore the reasons we need sunscreen, the concern with chemical sunscreens, and why a natural, non-chemical sunscreen is better for your skin and overall health.