Author Archives: Amy

Amy is a holistic health care practitioner with a passion for helping others heal their digestion and their hormones naturally.

What’s the deal with gluten-free and who should give it a try?

By Amy | Published May 3, 2016

Are you tired of seeing the term gluten-free everywhere these days? Isn’t it just for those with Celiac Disease? Isn’t that a rare condition?

So what’s the deal? Even 10 years ago a person following a gluten free diet could not eat out at most restaurants, and now the awareness of this ubiquitous protein is well, ubiquitous! Let’s delve into some

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Poignant lessons from the bible of acupuncture

By Amy | Published May 2, 2016

(Naperville Acupuncture)

I love this quote from the first chapter of the classical foundational text of acupuncture titled The Divine Pivot (Ling Shu):

“Whether meeting it or following it, by means of one’s attention, one harmonises it.
Those who understand the way of the dynamic, will not impede it and thus it manifests.”

We –

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12 of My Favorite Products

By Amy | Published November 30, 2015

I enjoy sharing my experience of how to make healthy food doable. I’ve compiled a short list of the top things I think add value, flavor, and nutrition to my diet so that you can try something new that just might make changing your diet easier and more pleasant.

1. Sea Salt: I have 3-4 different types of salt in Continue reading

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Adaptogenic Herbs

By Amy | Published November 18, 2015

There is a lot of talk in the natural health world about adaptogens such as rodiola and boswellia. I’d like to provide a brief overview as the term is not self explanatory, so that you can perhaps consider supplementing with one or several to enhance your energy and clarity naturally.

Adaptogenic herbs restore overall balance and strengthen the functioning of the Continue reading

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The Amazing Ear – who knew!

By Amy | Published November 18, 2015

As I reflect and review what I learned this past weekend from Dr. Raphael Nogier, I am even more blown away by the beauty and complexity of the human form, and life in general. I’m sure most people realize how complex and mysterious our bodies are, but when we go back to the fundamental laws of nature that govern all life