In January of 2023, I was fortunate to attend a detox seminar my friends, Dr. Holland and the rest of his team, put together. My goal with the original blog post I wrote then was to share with you the…
stomach acid
Believe it or not, this is near the top of the list of topics I am most passionate about when it comes to health! I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have had conversations about stomach acid…
the story & functional medicine
The beginning of a new year is the time that many of us tend to be more focused on our goals, health, and resolutions. One key area of emphasis for me is this blog, and I have so many ideas…
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
One thing I really enjoy is learning the story behind Christian hymns! And also slowing down to reflect on the words and what they actually mean. Because we sing the same songs year after year, I think they can lose…
chels’ gift guide 2024
Alright folks, here is my bi-annual (apparently) gift recommendation list for you! Just click on the title of each section to be taken to the various websites of the products I have listed. 1.Rebounder/mini trampoline I got one of these…
sweet potatoes & apples & pumpkins… oh my!
The title of this blog post is a nod to my favorite movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” because the “Wicked” movie is coming out this weekend! I remember going to see the Broadway production at the beautiful Orpheum Theater in…
immune system support
In light of the upcoming presidential election this week, can I just say how exciting it has been for me to see the momentum around the “Make America Healthy Again” movement? I am someone who obviously cares a lot about…
Speaking with the Specialist #5
In January 2023, my friend and colleague Taylor Morgan Christie, P.A., and I began the “Functional Medicine Meetup Group” in Northwest Arkansas. You may remember her from a previous “Speaking with the Specialist” segment on gut health. For almost two…
mini mason jar desserts
Recently, I was at Walmart and happened to notice some natural pudding options in the baking aisle. I was excited to see this because I do a lot of cooking and baking for various people and gatherings each week, and…
grounding
Do you ever feel like trying to be healthy is complicated, expensive, and overwhelming? I know I do! That is one of the main reasons I started this blog- to invite you along as I learn to make my way…
infertility awareness
If you are new to my writing with this website, you may be unaware that I had a previous blog based mostly on my lived experience of infertility, called “This Transparent Soul.” I recently had it printed in book form…
the solar eclipse
Tomorrow we are expecting to experience a solar eclipse across much of North America! Here in Arkansas, there has been a lot of buzz about it, being that a good chunk of our state is in the path of totality….