Sadly, I missed my childhood while hospitalized with life-threatening illnesses. However, the effort to take health into my own hands taught me the significance of gut health. Consequently, my life mission is to help others access tools to reclaim and maintain their gut health. The source of energy, stamina, creativity, and ingenuity is a happy, […]
Health & Creativity―How Are They Connected?
Spreading the Word About the Power of Words Spreading the word about gut health is my obsession―which is apparent in all my books. However, if I had not met Deborah Nelson 15 years ago, my books may not have been published. Publishing books has enabled me to spread the word about my passion. In addition, […]
Masks are Not the Solution—Build Gut Health!
Mask safety is a myth. The data shows that wearing masks minimally protects against mutating viruses and bacteria. Even so, I follow mandatory restrictions, wear a mask in public, and avoid crowds. Yet, to attain true health, one must build immune resilience through relentless attention to the gut. Immunity Starts in the Gut In researching […]
Negative Diagnosis—Most Dangerous Pill of All
Diagnosis Unknown: “I’m not sure, but Could this be the Bubonic Plague?” My daughter, Hana, came down with a severe sore throat this week. Her lymph glands were swollen and her head hurt. Since her brother, Luke, experienced the same symptoms recently which brought a strep throat diagnosis, we headed off the to local med […]
The Legacy of Dr. Henry Han
Dr. Henry Han–A Bridge Between Two Worlds For nearly three years, I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Henry Han in his clinic in Santa Barbara. With his training in both eastern and western medicine, open mind and innovative spirit, his treatments were unlike any others. He truly believed healing was always possible. His knowledge of […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Health & Happiness
Health and Wellness with a Ribbon & a Bow! Wondering what to give your health-nut friend for Christmas? What might be a great gift for your dad with a nagging back ache who loves gadgets? Check out my top ten health and wellness gift ideas! These health and wellness gifts make staying healthy easy. Who doesn’t appreciate a shortcut in their […]
The Secrets to a Truly Happy Thanksgiving
What Makes a Happy Thanksgiving? How can you create a happy Thanksgiving? No one wants to feel crummy on Thanksgiving. But it happens all too often. Between the stress of family dynamics, travel, and a multitude of food dishes, it is not uncommon to experience fatigue and flatulence by the time pie is served. What […]
Friendship and Health Go Hand in Hand
What Does Love Got to Do with it? Surprize–Friendship and Health Go Hand in Hand! I have shared a dozen keys to health and vitality–juice fasting, food combining, and digestive enzymes, to name a few. But do you know what one main factor sustains enduring well being in both physical and mental health … especially during […]
Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Part 2
Healthy Choices Equals Healthy Living Last week I introduced four tips for making healthy choices for healthy living–snacking on protein, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and making a Lifeline List. Utilizing even one of these tools will rescue you in times of stress, but doing them all is like a “get-out-of-jail-free” card! Of course, I am […]
Healthy Choices: I Know What To Do, I Just Can’t Do It!
Healthy Choices Made Easy By Julia Loggins If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. “How can I start to make healthy choices and how can I stop sabotaging myself?” is a question I hear every day. I will leave the question of why we undermine ourselves to the therapists to answer. Each of us has experienced some trauma, […]
What is Now the Number One Cause of Death? Iatrogenia.
Iatrogenia is #1 Cause of Death By Julia Loggins The World Health Organization, has named iatrogenia as the number one cause of death. Iatrogenia is an illness stemming from medical treatment, or from the complications of medical treatment. This means that the cure could be more harmful than the disease. Houston, we’ve got a problem! Prevention of Iatrogenia. […]
Give Yourself Some Green Lovin’
Loving Takes Energy By Julia Loggins Loving takes energy, even the love we give to ourselves. And a great way to love ourselves is to go green! Drink one ounce of wheatgrass a day; sip chlorophyll-rich green juices that you can make or buy at the health food store; toss a teaspoon of freeze-dried greens in water or […]
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Loving Yourself with Health By Julia Loggins Welcome to the First Day of the Rest of Your Life!! It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we’ve got to start by loving ourselves and spoiling ourselves first. Then, we’ll have the juice and the fire for our lovers, our mates, our kids and our friends. For the next […]