Zen Blog

Are you experiencing difficulty in relaxing after a stressful day and having a hard time falling or staying asleep?   There are certain bodily functions that take place ONLY during deep sleep. Sleep is so crucial that even slight sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality can affect memory, judgment, and...

  Think of Your Immune System like the Military Your immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect your body against outside influences. There are different branches of systems that each serve a unique function in protecting the body. The first...

Last week we talked about how to cleanse your body from Heavy Metals, a major precursor to illness and disease. Next week will be a "How To" On deep liver cleansing, to heal disease in your body. I will share how I healed over 8 autoimmune illnesses in my body ......

Spring and fall are the best times to cleanse your body. As the seasons change our bodies naturally want to purge to get ready for the hottest or coldest seasons respectively. So, now is a perfect time to help these natural inclinations along.   How do we properly cleanse our body? I will...

There are many health benefits to the mango, but one that most people don't know about is that it is an amazing sleep aid! When you eat a mango before bed the phytochemicals and amino acids such as glycine, glutamine and cystine combined with the glucose and fructose travel to...

Most of the American Diet is made up of dead food... Think about it... Most of our diet is made out of foods that sit for a long time or are processed, and as a result don't have any healing benefits. Flour Pasta Bread Meat Fat These foods may make you full, but they don't give your body...

Having hot flashes and night sweats that keep you up at night?    The following herbs help to balance hormones and as a result reduce hot flashes and night sweats. I know how hot flashes and night sweats can keep you awake at night and interrupt a good nights sleep!! Sucky!!...

Stress and anxiety can cause many issues in our life; high blood pressure, adrenal and chronic fatigue, and insomnia, to name a few. I find it best to treat these issues in a wholistic way. It's usually not one thing that causes an issue and not just one thing that...

A cup of tea before bed can be an amazing tool to help you sleep better at night. Below are a few amazing teas that I cycle through, that have helped me have a better nights sleep. Tea is great whether it's summer or winter. Drink it hot or iced........

Sometimes we need a little extra boost in helping us sleep. One of my main go-to's is Magnesium. Magnesium is an amazing sleep aid! It works with your nervous system to help you be calm and relaxed. It regulates the neurotransmitters in your brain and nervous system and helps balance...