“Yet ever bear in mind that 'medicine' is simply a tool, a means to facilitate the clearing of a pathway in a person’s life journey to whatever experience he or she wants. Medicine is not the creator of one’s life experience; it is not the walker on the path, nor is it the healer. The human being is the walker; the human being is the creator, the self-healer.” Translated from the herbal Akashic Records
The seemingly constant stress we endure as a result of our hectic life-style takes a cumulative toll not only on our mental well-being, but every single cell in our body. When the headaches begin, the stomach starts to churn, and sleepless nights become a constant, it may be time to seek the services of a holistic practitioner who can help bring harmony and well-being back into your life.
It is important to understand that our bodies innately know how to maintain a normal state of balance. When our dietary eating habits focus primarily on processed foods rather than fresh whole foods, the body begins to lose the ability to keep itself healthy. Toxins build up in the liver, skin rashes may become more frequent, body weight may elevate or even decrease, and the mind begins to feel increasingly sluggish and foggy. Constant mental stress, "mind chatter", headaches, and heartburn may intensify until the body finally hurts bad enough to be noticed. Illness and discomfort is a form of communication. Listen to your body - it speaks the truth.
The primary focus of the healing process is to work toward achieving a higher level of health and well-being. The initial evaluation includes an extended conversation regarding your health history and other health assessments performed during your first visit. We then begin to guide the body back toward health by looking at some natural therapy options such as holistic nutrition, herbs, detoxification, homeopathy, supplements and vitamins, stress management techniques, and the healing quality of physical exercise. Information regarding other applicable healing modalities such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, hypnosis, massage, or energy work, may be discussed as well. Understanding the "messages" the body sends gives us the ability to tailor healing options specifically for you.
With time, gentleness, and attentive care, the body’s natural rhythm and balance will return.
Debbie Engelmann, BS, NHD*, is a naturopathic practitioner and owner of Created by Nature Wellness where she specializing in healing the mind, body, and spirit in harmony with Mother Nature's abundant gifts of food and medicine.
Cancer and Mesothelioma patients:
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* Upon acceptance of her Thesis/Practicum
