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Toxins, Terrain Theory and Your Health
Toxicity, Gut Health Sarah Southerton Toxicity, Gut Health Sarah Southerton

Toxins, Terrain Theory and Your Health

Uncover the nuances of Terrain Theory and its impact on health. Explore the great debate between Germ Theory and Terrain Theory. Learn how toxins disrupt internal harmony, affecting bacteria, and discover the path to enduring wellness. Terrain theory explains why several people who are “exposed” to the same disease or conditions don’t have the same reaction and intensity of illness. Learn why foundational medicine starts with getting the environment of our body ready to heal and rebalance before beginning any treatment.

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How Your Emotions Impact The Drainage Pathways
Drainage Pathways, Stress Management Sarah Southerton Drainage Pathways, Stress Management Sarah Southerton

How Your Emotions Impact The Drainage Pathways

Despite what conventional medicine tells us, our bodies are marvelous, complex systems where every part is connected. This is particularly true when considering the relationship between our emotions and our physical health. Have you ever noticed that stress can cause stomach upset or that anxiety can make you feel physically drained? This isn't just coincidence; it's a reflection of how closely our emotions are tied to our body's functions, particularly the brain, nervous system, and drainage pathways. In this blog post, we'll explore how your emotional world is deeply interconnected with your physical well-being and ability to eliminate waste from the body.

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The Healing Power of Deep Breathing
Healing Mindset Sarah Southerton Healing Mindset Sarah Southerton

The Healing Power of Deep Breathing

Chronic diseases can leave the body in a constant state of stress, over-stimulating the sympathetic nervous system and underutilizing the calming parasympathetic nervous system. Learn how diaphragmatic and Pilates breathing techniques can transform health, reduce stress, and promote a profound sense of calm, especially beneficial for those managing chronic symptoms and conditions like MCAS. Unlock the path to relaxation and healing through focused, intentional breathing practices detailed within.

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Uncover Food Sensitivities and Hidden Allergies With LRA Testing
Functional Lab Testing Sarah Southerton Functional Lab Testing Sarah Southerton

Uncover Food Sensitivities and Hidden Allergies With LRA Testing

If you suspect your immune system is overburdened by various allergens and pathogens, Lymphocyte Response Assay (LRA) testing can streamline the elimination process. You can significantly reduce inflammation and symptom expression by identifying and eliminating allergens from your diet or environment. ELISA/ACT’s LRA tests measure up to 512 different allergens, including foods, additives and preservatives, food colorings, molds, environmental chemicals, toxic minerals and metals, medications, therapeutic herbs, dander, hairs, and feathers. This test was critical to reducing my mast cell activation symptoms.

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Could Mold Toxicity Be Behind Your MCAS?

Could Mold Toxicity Be Behind Your MCAS?

How are MCAS and mold toxicity related? Mast cell activation syndrome is often triggered by mold toxicity. Stressors can dislodge mycotoxins that are attached to your cells, travel through your bloodstream and come into contact with your mast cells. This can activate your mast cells, leading them to release inflammatory mediators that cause your MCAS flare-ups.

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