The Health Detective Blog
I believe education is the best tool for my clients so that they have a thorough understanding of how I work to heal their body through nutrition, whole food supplements, chiropractic, doTERRA essential oils and products.
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Discover The Health Improvement Center: Your Path to Holistic Wellness
Welcome to The Health Improvement Center, where our mission is to restore your health from above down and inside out. We are a dedicated natural health care clinic committed to...
Long COVID: Understanding the Post Pandemic Health Issues
Although the pandemic is officially over, there are still several post-pandemic factors affecting the health of Americans. Long COVID is the name researchers have given the most...
Sleep: It Does a Body Good
In a world that often glorifies productivity and busyness, the importance of good sleep is sometimes overlooked. However, quality sleep is essential for overall health and...
Stop Adding Sugar
Sugar, it is everywhere and in everything. We crave it and once it has been in our daily routine for a while, we even get headaches from not consuming it. But, being the...
The Dangers of BioIdentical Hormones
The use of ‘bioidentical hormones’ has become somewhat of an epidemic. The internet is loaded with websites boasting the miraculous benefits of using bioidenticals for just about...
The Elixir of Life: Understanding the Importance of Drinking Water
Water is often called the elixir of life, and for good reason. Our bodies depend on it for nearly every function, from regulating temperature to transporting nutrients and...
Are Hysterectomies a Bad Idea?
Are Hysterectomies a Bad Idea? I remember a woman telling me years ago that she could not wait to have a hysterectomy. She explained that she was tired of monthly menstruation...
Are Your Hormones Getting Haywire?
Are Your Hormones Going Haywire? Think you’re too young to worry about menopause or perimenopause? Well; hormone imbalance, hot flashes, mood swings and thinning hair can start...
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