ONCE UPON A TIME we had to wait for the 6 o’clock news to find out what’s happening in the world. We’d get a palatable 30-minute dose and then be on with our lives. Now, information pounds at our front door; it bloats our bellies and spreads like weeds in the garden of our minds. Sadly, we continue to allow …
Treating the Gut to Heal Chronic Illnesses
Do any sort of meaningful review of the latest scientific research and it becomes undeniably clear that a multitude of chronic health issues arise from within our gut. Now I’m of the camp that believes most health issues first and foremost start in our minds: the choices we make in how we react to stress and what we eat, our …
Encouragement in a Time of Great Uncertainty
As we anticipate the coronavirus reaching the peak of infection in the U.S., tremendous uncertainty looms, and with that uncertainty comes stress, anxiety, and fear. Today I hope to encourage you and to help you release some of your anxieties through actionable steps backed by faith and wisdom. But first, let’s observe our varied and collective reactions. Some see the coronavirus as …
Aware But Not Anxious About COVID-19
3/23/20 Many of you have expressed gratitude for Oasis Healing Arts staying open and for the information I am sharing. I am very grateful as well. I want to assure you all that as a healthcare facility, Oasis is considered an essential business and approved by the Governor to remain open for business. You may schedule online or call our …
Real Facts Not Fear About the Coronavirus and How to Protect Yourself
3/13/20 Dear valued Oasis patients and clients, I write to provide you all with a broad update on Oasis Healing Arts’ efforts to address the coronavirus (COVID-19), as well to provide you with evidence-based information on precautions and actions you can take to lower your risk of infection and to optimize your immune system. The health and safety of our …
12 Things You Can Do Now To Stop Inflammation
You’ve probably read that chronic inflammation is the common root of virtually all diseases, and you’ve likely purchased your fair share of turmeric supplements and fish oil capsules. But you still have signs of inflammation, you know there’s so much more you can do to reduce inflammation in your brain and body, and you really want to get serious about …
Why You Can Trust Dr. Jamie, PhD Premium CBD Products
Throughout my 20-year career, I’ve been approached by numerous labs, nutritional supplement companies, essential oil representatives, and a host of wellness product manufacturers to sell or promote their products. I am, by nature, a particular person. I put a tremendous amount of thought, research, and consideration into everything I do and every decision I make, particularly when it comes to …
The Natural Element of Fertility
At our practice, we see a lot of women who are trying to conceive (TTC). Some women come for Functional Medicine consultations (lab- and supplement-based), others come for our Optimal Fertility Treatments (acupuncture-based). And while the term “infertility” is a commonly used diagnosis to describe the experience of trying to conceive for 12 consecutive months without success, we really don’t …
Could Yeast Be Underlying Your Allergies?
Allergies hit home for me. My husband and I both suffered from chronic nasal allergies as children (me all the way into my mid 30s), and both of my sons have had childhood allergies. Currently, I’m treating my 7-year-old for his allergies, and in the course of researching the root causes of his chronic itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and skin …
The Epidemic of Overwhelm: Why is Everyone Anxious & Stressed?
People are anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. I see it everyday, all day. It’s not surprising with my working parent population – their daily load can be exquisitely heavy, their time divided up to slivers. I understand the challenge as a working mother myself. But when a 15 year old comes to me with anxiety, or a 25-yr old with no …