Almost every health problem that you have… has stress as a component! In every stressful situation there is an immediate adrenal gland response… This is the gland that is responsible for the ʺfight or flightʺ response. Over 80% of us
Back in 2004 I made a trip home to see my parents in Arkansas. I had gone home to visit because my Mom was not doing well … she had an advanced stage of LUPUS. She was literally “chair bound”
MYSTERY ILLNESSES & Autoimmune Diseases We are facing an epidemic of allergic (60 million people), asthmatic (30 million people), and autoimmune disorders (24 million people). Autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, celiac disease, thyroid disease, IBS/IBD, Ulcerative
NATURAL Solutions Have you experienced any of these symptoms? Vaginal discharge: White, dull gray or greenish and/or foamy Smells Itching Burning Irritation Discomfort in the vaginal area Smell after sex Sometimes vaginal pain Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common
An estimated 150 million women worldwide take birth control pills Such widespread use of birth control pills worries me because many women are not aware of the serious health implications of these drugs. I also believe that birth control pills
THE BRAIN & UTERUS CONNECTION Barbara, age 40, arrives in our office complaining of heart racing, debilitating brain fog, short term memory loss, and anxiety. Susan, age 57, arrives in our office complaining of a complete inability to think clearly…
Are brain allergies really a “thing”? We are seeing more and more clients complaining of seemingly dis-related symptoms: head pressure, migraines / headaches, feeling “stuffy or swollen” in the head, electrical feeling in the head, runny nose, fatigue, anxiety, gut
Long before we have our first date, we have attention on our breasts. We love them, we hate them. We want them bigger. We want them smaller. We wonder why guys stare at them. We wish they weren’t in
CANCER: A Case of Unresolved Grief and Deep Hurt and Longstanding Resentment Which then manifests in the different forms of cancer (or any chronic disease) depending on one’s genetic predispositions and total body burden of toxicities and pathogenic micro-organism Of all the
Gluten FREE * VEGAN * Whole Food Plant Based Recipes For both INSTANT POT and STOVE TOP cooking Why another little cookbook? My gosh… we all have so many darn cookbooks in our kitchens and don’t use ½ of
Coronavirus ! We all have a lot of questions about coronavirus, including how do I avoid it? And what do I do if I think I have it? Here are my answers to the most asked questions we have about staying healthy.
Not all “diets” are healthy… let’s find out which ones really work… #1. Nutrisystem / Jenny Craig / Ideal Protein / Optavia, ETC. Heavily promoted via social media, these processed food programs sell you their “products” to lose weight. Do
How to Reverse/Heal: Obesity, Aches & Pains, Insulin Resistance – Autoimmune Diseases – Diabetes – IBS – UC – Crohn’s Disease – SIBO – Fibromyalgia, Adrenal Fatigue, Improve/Repair Skin Health, Lessen Anxiety & Depression, Increase Energy, Improve Heart Health &
What if I told you there’s a simple wellness trick that only takes five minutes a day, costs nothing, and helps cleanse your body, inside and out? Dry skin brushing has a number of health benefits and is so simple
Endometriosis is a treatable condition and you don’t have to use drugs or surgery to fix it. Endometriosis is considered part of the spectrum of ‘estrogen dominance’ which is a condition of too much estrogen relative to progesterone. Remember that estrogen and
By Marie Pace, DNM SUFFERING FROM MYSTERY AILMENTS? The Epstein Barr Virus is one of the most controversial viruses I’ve ever studied and certainly the most misunderstood in the medical and holistic communities. We have noticed that 9 out of 10
Are you a woman who has breast cancer worries? Are you a man who has prostate issues, hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, lower Testosterone, etc.? Both situations are caused by your 3 estrogen hormones being high and/or out of
In The Beginning… A young girl is born (we will call her: Judy). Maybe she is a difficult child. Fussy eater, poor sleep patterns, lots of colds. She loves eating chicken and craves chocolate. Maybe she’s overweight…. Just never seems
Are the kids or your spouse driving you crazy? Do you worry about what’s going to happen in the future? Like ALL the time???? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is it next to impossible to shut off all the noise in
FERTILITY CHECKLIST How to Get Pregnant Naturally By Marie Pace, DNM, HHP, CNC, Health Coach Sperm meets egg. Sperm fertilizes egg. And a baby is born 9 months later. It sounds like an easy process, but for a woman struggling
4 KEY THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FIBROMYALGIA Many of our clients come in to see me after their internist or rheumatologist diagnosed them with FIBROMYALGIA. Sadly the client has either been given drugs to numb their pains or psychoactive drugs
If you’ve ever dealt with: Irritable Bowel Acid Reflux Bloated Belly An Aching Abdomen Aches and pains (Fibromyalgia or Arthritis) Started Plant Based dietary guidelines and felt worse Gut feels worse after exercise Extreme Gas or Water in belly Loose
MYSTERY symptoms and FOOD Allergies It seems that a vast majority of people suffer from the same group of symptoms: headaches, insomnia, stomach problems (nausea, bloating, digestive issues, gas, rumbling, loose stools, constipation), skin issues (eczema, psoriasis, acne, rashes), and fatigue. Is
Help! My big toe is on fire! Natural solutions for GOUT Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates described gout as a “disease of kings,” primarily because it was the wealthy who could afford the rich foods which seemed to precipitate gouty
GUT Issues: IBS, IBD, UC, Crohn’s Disease, Fatty Liver, Gallbladder disease & SIBO More and more we’re seeing people come in with digestive issues: rumbling in their “stomachs”, gas (flatulence), extreme odors, irregular poops (loose or constipated), cramping, aches and pains
View Post By Dr. Marie Pace, DNM, CNC, HHP In October of 2004 I received a call from my dad. My mother’s hip broke; she had fallen and was in the hospital not doing well. Mom and Dad lived in
Heart disease is the NUMBER 1 killer in women. It causes 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute. The symptoms of heart disease can be very different in women vs. men and
Heart Palpitations & Fluttering So there you are…. sitting in bed trying to go to sleep and your heart is pounding & or fluttering. Your mind starts to race, which of course makes the pounding and fluttering worse. You sit
Dizziness, weight gain, water retention… These are just some high progesterone symptoms. If you think you are experiencing issues with progesterone you need to make sure you understand what causes high progesterone, but also how to treat it. What Causes
HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE What Exactly is Histamine Intolerance? Histamine intolerance affects at least 1% of the population, and 80% of those affected are middle-aged. The term “histamine intolerance” was introduced as a common denominator for symptoms such as abdominal pain, flatulence,
You’re NOT Losing Your Mind… You ARE Losing Your Hormones! By Marie Pace, DNM 80+ WARNING Signs Your Hormones are out of Balance Hormones are vital to your life… They help determine how you feel, think, digest foods, poop, smell, taste,
Your Thyroid Gland IS NOT The Cause Of Your Disorder! In just about every case of hyperthyroidism, especially Graves’ Disease, the malfunctioning thyroid gland isn’t the actual cause of the disorder, but is instead an end result. In other words,
What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You Suzanne came to our offices looking for assistance with her constant fatigue, chronic neck and back pain, acne that just wouldn’t clear up accompanied by non-stop anxiety. She was 36 years old.
Are you suffering from any of the following? PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome High blood sugar or vacillating glucose levels Intestinal bloating Diagnosis of Diabetes Type 2 Sleepiness, especially after meals and Brain Fog Weight gain, fat storage, and difficulty losing
KIDNEY STONES And Overall Kidney Health Let’s say you just got home after enjoying a night out with friends… wine, steak, and a loaded baked potato… or if you’re down here in South Louisiana you might have thoroughly indulged
Dietary Guidelines to Lose Weight Correctly and Sustainably (and help to reverse DIABETES!) The Calorie Density Approach Calorie density is simply a measure of how many calories are in a given weight of food, most often expressed as calories per
To MASK OR NOT TO MASK? The science just does not support a government mandate to wear something with zero guidelines on how to clean, dispose, wear or handle any type of a covering supposedly used to help prevent a
Your body is seemingly revolting against you. Gaining weight, no matter how much you “diet” or exercise. Hot flashing, sleepless nights, depression, anxiety, mood shifts from hell, brain fog off the charts, migraines, bloating… all you know is you did
What is MTHFR? In 2003, a genetic study called the Human Genome Project was completed. They discovered that a seemingly important gene towards your health and well-being, called the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), was defective (actually they are “variants” not “mutations”) in a
Sandy (age 51) was worried that as she got older she was going to end up like her mother – bent over, fragile, weak and breaking bones easily. At her next appointment with her OBGYN he ordered a bone density
PCOS impacts your ovaries… that’s why it’s called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. But it’s much more than just your ovaries that are involved! It affects everything physically and mentally in YOU! Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common ovarian disease, associated
SOY OR NOT TO SOY The great debate… People seem to be either for soy, or against soy. And people seem to have some very strong opinions. So we spent some time analyzing the science and investigated further to find
The Virus Will Not Kill You! But Your Lowered Immune System might… Here’s the deal… we are all surrounded by bacteria and viruses on a daily basis. To be frightened of an exposure is ludicrous. You ARE going to be
If you’re having trouble losing weight, feeling low on energy and stamina, have a goiter, have aches and pains (especially in the hands, feet, shoulders and neck areas), vacillating between hot and cold all day, having night sweats
SHOULD YOU GET THE COVID VACCINE? My answer might surprise you… If you’re overweight (obese), or take more than 3 pharmaceutical drugs, or have diabetes, cancer, CHF, heart disease, etc… and are still living the exact same lifestyle that you
VITAMIN / Mineral DEFICIENCIES B 12 DEFICIENCY Symptoms of B12 deficiency often go undiagnosed. This is largely because there are a variety of symptoms and very often they can be mistaken for something else. For example, many of the early
By Marie Pace, DNM, CNC, HHP If you experience any type of pelvic pain, getting a proper diagnosis is never as cut-and-dried as learning, say, that you have high blood pressure. What natural health practitioners now know: Chronic pelvic pain
CANDIDA / YEAST PROTOCOL Do you (or a loved one) ever experience any of these health issues? Exhaustion Cravings for sweets Bad breath White coat on tongue / oral thrush Brain fog Hormone imbalance Joint pain Loss of sex drive
