There is a lot of misinformation around cleanses on the internet. This article gives a look into why people cleanse and what the benefits of a Shine Guided cleanse are. You will also explore how these cleanses are different than other cleanses on the market. We use real cleanse feedback and data to inform this article!

Migraines are believed to be caused by a change in blood flow, nerve signaling, or chemical activity in the brain. These causes are complex which is why migraines can be difficult to treat.

When I start to see the pussy-willows breaking out of their buds, I feel my spirit lift with the promise of spring renewal. I am ready to cleanse myself of the winter stagnation and inflammation. My personal spring cleanse helps me detoxify my body and reset irritability, digestive issues, sleep rhythms, energy levels, skin problems, and mind clarity.

The Change of menopause brings a broad range of symptoms beyond hot flashes: teary mood swings, flushes, weight gain, headaches, and crazy making sleepless nights. There’s also urinary irritation, vaginal dryness, and sex drive changes. Naturopathic medicine is packed with solutions for preserving youthful vitality through the Change.

Within the folk healing traditions of many cultures, elder flowers and berries have been regarded for supporting the immune and respiratory systems for all age groups.

As wildfires continue to blaze across the state, we are continuing to experience elevated air pollution. It is so important to be protecting and supporting our respiratory systems during fire season - especially for those with compromised lung health. Here are some precautions you can take from Dr. Sunshine.

Summer is the perfect time to let go of old habits, treat our bodies to fresh produce, and benefit from the healing properties of nature. I’ve pulled together some of my favorite healthy lifestyle tips from Dr. Sunshine to guide us in a Summer Self Care Revamp!

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that your body desperately needs to function, but does not produce on its own. If you do not have enough B12 available you may suffer from: low energy levels, depression, memory loss, gut issues (Dysbiosis), and sleeping disorders.

Nettles are a wild superfood to be used as a powerful health restorative. Watch demonstration videos on how to harvest and prepare nettles for making nettle pesto.

The mineral content of nettles is one of the highest of any food. I believe this level of nutrients, if consumed consistently over time, could help restore function in most organs. Nettles has more protein than wheat or any other plant.

Oh the agony of weight gain, low energy, irritability and food intolerance. If you feel these symptoms accompanied by brain fog and bloating, you’re not alone. So many of us suffer from a weary metabolism. Stress makes it even worse. The likely cause is dysbiosis- an imbalance of the microbiome.

Ready to be your ideal weight? The gut microbiome is the place to start.

Who knows what the winter solstice is? Do you know when it is?

Use this Solstice Quiz to check and expand your winter solstice awareness! There are 4 different sections, including an opportunity for each person to share how they like celebrating the winter and the “return of the light”. This quiz is a perfect family activity for all ages.

Here is a simple list of 5 foods to incorporate into your diet every week. Eating local and organic produce will always be the most beneficial for your health and environment.

Due to technological advances in science, research in the last decade has greatly expanded to better understand the microbiome. Here are some interesting factoids about the microbiome. 

Adequate sleep for humans on a “normal” schedule is between 7-8 hours a night.

Without enough sleep, we develop pain syndromes, brain dysfunction, hormonal dysregulation (including diabetes and obesity) and gut disturbance.

This DIY seed sprouting guide will give you the information you need to create your own home-grown superfoods. Broccoli sprouts are the miraculous brain food you should be incorporating into your diet.

A food high in sulforaphane that slows aging, improves brain function, prevents cancer, improves autism, balances inflammation and heals the gut. What?!!! Yes. That food is broccoli sprouts.

Becoming a healthy thriving human requires us to stay culturally conscious. Now is the time for us to assess our feelings around the reform efforts of the current civil rights movement.

Intermittent fasting does not change your diet, but it expands the amount of time you spend NOT eating (a.k.a. “fasting”). There are many ways to do intermittent fasting. Let’s focus on the technique I typically recommend: the 14 Hour Fast.

More than half of the pregnancies in the US are accidental. People need a birth control guide. The pill is not always our best option, although it remains the most popular choice for people using non-surgical birth control. As an alternative, I’d like to see the US follow the birth control trends of Europe and China who prefer the IUD. The IUD can be hormone free, used for emergency contraception, and worn for 5-10+ years.