I’m so excited to announce my new program offering! Lately my social posts have hinted toward the importance of mineral balance as well as the effects of heavy metals. My new program is based in hair tissue mineral analysis, a simple and non-invasive test that gives insight into: -heavy metal toxicity -mineral deficiencies and imbalances -metabolic rate (fast or slow) -adrenal function -thyroid function -inflammation -blood sugar balance This program will include: -a video recorded analysis of your lab results -a 90 day lifestyle recommendation guide -supplement recommendations tailored to your individual needs -15% off all supplements through Fullscript -an optional 3-month retest for $30 off Additionally, if you decide to upgrade to one of my full 1-on-1 programs, the price will be discounted by the purchase amount. Investment of this program: $250 Why use an HTMA? Hair Mineral Analysis has been around for over 40 years. It provides reliable results of 35 nutrients and minerals as well as heavy metals. While a blood test looks at what is being circulated at a specific moment in time, hair allows us to analyze the mineral content of the tissues over a 3-month period. The test is easy and non-invasive. After filling out some preliminary health history information, the test kit will be shipped to your door. You'll simply cut a few snips of hair from the base of head nearest your scalp, about 1.5 inches long. Once the proper amount is collected, seal up your sample and mail it in to the lab. In a few short weeks you'll receive a full recorded rundown of your results along with personalized mineral recommendations to put you back on the path the wellness! Questions? Email me at abetterwayholistics@gmail.com Ready to sign up? Email or fill out your information for a free 30 minute consult and let me know!

Let’s start by looking at a few facts: 70-80% of all doctor visits are for stress-related illnesses Stress contributes to 50% of all illnesses People who experience high levels of anxiety are 4-5 times more likely to die of a fatal heart attack or stroke Now remember that stress is anything that leads or causes the body to come out of homeostasis. Fear, worry, excitement, anxiety, a lack of purpose, negative perceptions, mental and/or physical trauma, intense or prolonged exercise, inflammatory foods, chemicals, parasites, gut problems, allergies, I could go on… BUT there are also benefits to stress: it helps regulate our blood sugar (liberating glycogen from the liver), dilates blood vessels which makes us feel more alert and focused, and it stimulates the release of cortisol which acts as an anti-inflammatory and pain killer. Plants benefit from stress also. The fruits, vegetables, and wines most rich in flavor and antioxidants come from those that are faced with stresses—weather, bugs, extreme heat or cold. So if you want a hardier kale, don’t coddle it and if you want the tastiest berries, try and pick them in the wild. Humans are the same. Short intense bouts of exercise make us stronger, hot and cold plunges can improve circulation and promote healing, fasting can increase our life and health-span. Heck, even animals that are held under short-time hypoxic states are less susceptible to damage by subsequent strokes. This idea called hormesis, is a simple idea that “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” With a few caveats: We don’t live in a time of low-stress. In case you’re unaware, we currently live in a pandemic. We watch the news which causes us stress, we eat highly processed foods and inflammatory oils, we run on coffee, sleep less than ever, and wake up tired and wired. When we are in a state of chronic stress, we run into trouble. Our body tries to pump out enough cortisol to keep us going, remaining in the “fight or flight” state…until it doesn’t. Our DHEA (think of this as our counter-balance to cortisol, which is more of a building up vs tearing down hormone) levels plummet. Our body is so busy trying to handle the perceived stress that it doesn’t have the resources to regulate our immune system or even digest properly. We end up with GI symptoms or parasites, hormone dysregulation, blood sugar dysregulation, poor liver detoxification, and overall metabolic chaos. Stress is a powerful agent. It can bring out the best or the worst in us. At a time where people are making New Years resolutions tooting intermittent fasting, cold plunges, and HIIT workouts, you need to be honest with yourself (or have your cortisol and hormone levels checked) and know if it’s right for you. These small amounts of stress are beneficial (eustress), but only if your body can handle it and you can bounce back stronger and healthier. In my opinion, I think most of us could use a little more deep breathing vs short-term hypoxic chambers, even if it does suggest we’ll be less susceptible to damage by stroke. There’s a better way, and that’s what’s right for you .