Natural Health
Top 10 Gut Destroyers
Your gut has a direct connection to your brain via the gut-brain axis. If you have an unhealthy microbiome, your mental health will also not be so great. Here are some of the top gut destroyers that you should avoid to help improve the health of your gut. Stress – Your gut is sensitive to…
Read MoreHealth Of Mom’s Gut is Key Contributor to Autism
According to new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine a mother’s microbiome — the collection of microorganisms that naturally live inside us — during pregnancy plays a critical role in determining the risk developing autism-spectrum disorders. (Source) The mother’s microbiome shapes the developing brain in multiple ways. The microbiome is really important to…
Read MoreDr. Lisa’s Top 10
Dr. Lisa has put together her ‘Top 10’ things to keep your immune system strong and functioning at its best. There are a lot of things you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy through the flu season so that you are not fighting illness, but rather staying healthy. Get adjusted regularly:…
Read MoreOpioids: chasing and masking pain.
How did we get here? Starting from when we are young we develop a relationship with pain where we will do anything to prevent it or place a band-aid (either metaphorical or literal) on the place that is hurting. We mask, medicate, and desire for it to go away as quickly as possible. We view…
Read MoreA Gutsy Look Into Mental Health
A slightly deeper look into mental health! Some basic human anatomy: Did you know that the average adult has 2-6 pounds of microbes in their gut? Did you know that our microbiota encodes 3.3 million genes which is almost 150 times more than the human genome? Why is this important? Humans, if looked at under…
Read More2018 Local Fresh Fruit Sale!
If you have ordered blueberries or other fruits through Dr. Lisa’s office in the past or would like to order this year, harvest is in full swing! Although Dr. Lisa won’t be involved with the fruit sale this year, she has decided to connect you directly with the person she got them from over the…
Read MoreHow Adrenal Fatigue Mimics Illness
Chronic adrenal fatigue is a real condition affecting millions of people around the world. Because the way in which each person handles stress varies so widely it is often overlook or misdiagnosed and therefore treated insufficiently. This condition is often associated with prolonged or intense stress brought on by the tribulations of modern living or…
Read MoreSummer Solstice
Summer Solstice is upon us this Thursday, June 21st. There are several different ideas surrounding the meaning of the solstice depending on culture, religion, and scientific evidence. In some cultures the belief is that the solstice is a time of renewal and we love that concept. As we move through the ages we grow by…
Read MoreAll Natural Sunscreen
With summer underway and the temperatures rising, we hope you are getting out in the sunshine and having fun! In Minnesota our summers are short-lived and never taken for granted, we live for those beautiful summer evenings at the beach, out on the lake, or camping with friends and family. With that said, we still…
Read MoreAll Natural Bug Spray
We strive to live a cleaner more sustainable life. Here is a great recipe which is natural and safe for you and the environment! Enjoy and pass on to all of your loved ones. If you’d like to learn more about how to use essential oils or would be interested in buying our therapeutic grade…
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