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How Best Case Scenarios Help You Heal
Healing Mindset Sarah Southerton Healing Mindset Sarah Southerton

How Best Case Scenarios Help You Heal

Explore the profound power of a best-case mindset on your health and well-being. Learn how optimistic thinking and visualization can reduce stress, boost gut health, and improve your overall outlook. Discover the mind-body connection and practical steps to cultivate better healing results.

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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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Navigating Environmental Toxicity and Hormonal Health
Toxicity, Hormones Sarah Southerton Toxicity, Hormones Sarah Southerton

Navigating Environmental Toxicity and Hormonal Health

In the quest for optimal health, it is essential to recognize the intricate interplay between environmental factors and physiological wellbeing, especially when it comes to hormonal balance. The research is clear: environmental toxicity influences our hormone levels, upsetting the delicate balance of the endocrine system and more. This blog explains how environmental pollutants and higher toxic burden within the body contribute to hormonal dysregulation, and how holistic evidence-based strategies can be followed to mitigate these effects.

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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 Limbic System's Impact on Mast Cells

The Limbic System's Impact on Mast Cells

By recognizing the connection between trauma, limbic system cross-wiring, and MCAS, we start to have an even deeper appreciation of the profound interplay between emotional and physical health. This understanding highlights the need for a holistic approach to wellness that addresses not just the physical symptoms, but also the emotional and neurological roots. In this blog, we’ll explore how our emotional brain and psychological triggers can influence your physical reactions.

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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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How To Get Started With Dry Brushing
Drainage Pathways Sarah Southerton Drainage Pathways Sarah Southerton

How To Get Started With Dry Brushing

Dry brushing is a simple technique that helps stimulate the lymphatic system and exfoliates the skin. It is simple and can be done in the privacy of your home, as a part of your personal care routine. Learn more about dry brushing and how it can support optimal drainage and healing.

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Simple Ways to Care for Your Fascia
Drainage Pathways Sarah Southerton Drainage Pathways Sarah Southerton

Simple Ways to Care for Your Fascia

You might be wondering, what exactly is fascia, and why should we care about it? Fascia is like the hidden superhero of our bodies. It's the intricate web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports every organ, muscle, and bone, creating a vast network that runs from head to toe. Think of it as the ultimate support system for our physical structures. Learn simple yet transformative ways to nurture fascia. From enhancing flexibility to easing chronic pain, find out how attention to this crucial connective tissue can lead to profound improvements in your overall health and well-being. Whether you're an athlete, battling chronic conditions, or simply seeking to optimize your health, these insights into fascia and lymph health are a must-read.

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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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Parasites as a Cause of Your MCAS

Parasites as a Cause of Your MCAS

Explore the hidden connection between parasites and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Uncover how these unwelcome guests could be triggering your severe allergic reactions, GI issues, and anxiety, and learn about the transformative journey of parasite cleansing. If you're battling with MCAS and seeking answers, this is a must-read.

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