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How Does Outdoor Movement Affect Brain and Metabolic Health?

By Dr. Keesha Ewers, PhD, ARNP, IFMCP

I hike every morning. Why? One of the biggest hidden stressors I see in my autoimmune patients is resistance to self-care. You might be resisting going to bed when you’re tired, resisting stopping work to stand up and stretch your legs, or resisting going outdoors to move at all. Resisting self-care, especially outdoor movement could be affecting your brain and metabolic health.

That’s why I break through resistance everyone day with a hike with my dogs—even when it’s hot, humid, cold, or icy. My daily walk supports my metabolism, resets my circadian rhythm, reduces stress, and improves my mood.

And my dogs? They have no resistance—only joy in movement. They remind me daily to get up and go so I can enjoy all the side benefits of getting outside and moving.

Drain the Resentment and Reverse Your Autoimmune Disease

By Keesha Ewers

Resentment is the most toxic substance made by mankind. It is not formulated by a laboratory chemist, sold to the industrial complex, and then dumped in mass quantities into the air, water, and soil of our planet. It is made by you as an inside job. It creates a toxic soup that your cells have to bathe in, day in and day out. It’s corrosive to self and others.
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Healing Trauma and Supporting Your Body-Mind-Heart-Spirit Through Challenging Times

By Keesha Ewers

Even the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say that stress is at the root of >95% of all health issues experienced by humans.

Does this mean you have to “get rid” of your stress? No. In fact, stress is good for you. It’s actually how you perceive your stress that is at the root of the harmful effects we talk about when you hear stress is bad for you.

When it All Falls Apart

By Keesha Ewers

Tree of Life - When it all falls apart... I have found myself struggling as I work to break through the latest layer of growth I am encountering. Like a chick working to break through the hard shell of the egg; like a butterfly taking those first tentative wing flutters after escaping from the cocoon covered in heavy mucous; like the birth of a baby; like a woman entering menopause… when it all falls apart, it’s messy and it’s difficult, and I want to just sit in a comfortable chair and read a good book and hope it’s over by the time I turn the last page. [Read more…] about When it All Falls Apart

Foods That Change Your Smell (and Taste) Down There.

By Keesha Ewers

Most women that are sexually active and engage in oral sex experience that niggling anxiety about their smell and taste at some point. Let’s face it, ladies, it’s true. When I first wrote this article, I got feedback from several male patients and friends that this is often true for men too. [Read more…] about Foods That Change Your Smell (and Taste) Down There.

Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Brain Fog with Nasal Oil.

By Keesha Ewers

Nasya Oil is nasal oil from the world of Ayurvedic medicine, the 10,000 year-old sister science of yoga. Not only does adding this in-expensive and simple step to your daily routine increase your immunity to the seasonal cold and flu bugs, but it also helps with stress reduction, memory, focus, and mood stabilization.

Nasya oil can be purchased from a variety of suppliers, but it’s inexpensive and super easy to make in your own kitchen. This is a Mystic Medicine winner as it relieves fatigue, insomnia, dark circles under the eyes, and reverses the effects of allergies and sinus issues. [Read more…] about Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Brain Fog with Nasal Oil.