Through the years, one of my favorite fall treats has been candy corn and peanuts. There is just something so good about that combination! So when that craving struck recently, I tried and tried to find a store-bought candy corn…
Speaking with the Specialist #6
As we’ve been preparing to build our new house, my husband and I have been doing a lot of research to make it as non-toxic as possible, from the ground up! One thing we have learned recently is the danger…
Parasite cleanse
Happy summertime, y’all! I hope it’s been a sweet one ♥ I know my blogging has been pretty sparse lately, and that’s because 2025 has been quite a whirlwind for me so far! Here are a few highlights: In January,…
Greece Part 1- Athens & Corinth
To celebrate my 40th birthday, my husband and I went on an extremely memorable trip to Greece in the fall of 2024! This three-part series will outline some of the highlights, insights, and memories from our adventure. It was my…
detox
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…