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Chronic stress is far more than simply feeling overwhelmed, tense, or short-tempered. In my clinical observation and work with clients over many years, I have seen how ongoing stress actually changes how the brain and bo...

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The Science of Tapping (video)

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Sections of this article were taken from the original,\"When Trauma Gets Stuck in the Body How do we Heal?\"...written by Beth Shaw, Psychology Today

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Are you feeling the holiday stress? Are you stressed even when it's not a holiday? Check out this article and give me a call 😉

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Emotional freedom techniques (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress. It’s also referred to as tapping or psychological acupressure.

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There’s an huge difference between a belief, such as \"I'm not good enough,\" or \"there's something wrong with me\" and a passing thought. To understand this difference, it's best to first define what a “belief” is. More th...

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Original article written by Monica Lozano

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How Energy Psychology Instigates Powerful, Positive Outcomes Through Five Forms of Energy

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EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) or“Tapping” is a body/mind self-help method. It combines a gentle touch together with mindful and vocal attention to thoughts and feelings. EFT involves tapping with our fingertips on a...

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A compassionate Functional Health guide to your menopause journey.

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What is depression?

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Founding Member and Executive Board Member

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A MUST-READ BY FORMER FDA SPECIAL AGENT GARY COLLINS

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What is Functional Medicine ?

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There's a story in your blood!

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People ask me about pharmaceutical or medical grade supplements vs.over-the-counter (OTC) supplements that can be purchased at outside stores or online. Is your OTC multi-vitamin the same thing that you can get at an Int...

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Below is what we at The Lotus Concept are certain is true. You likely have not seen some or all of these before.

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Heavy Metals

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What are Micronutrients?Micronutrients play an important role in energy production, hemoglobin synthesis, maintenance of bone health, adequate immune function, and protection of the body against oxidative stress and cell...

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The History and Philosophy of Homeopathy

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The word energy originates from the Greek word energeia, which stands for “activity” or “operation”. (4) Energy is required for your body to fulfill its various functions, including respiration, building and repair, dige...

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Functional blood chemistry uses patterns found in these markers to determine potential issues or nutritional deficiencies. If your'e considering a Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis it is best if we have as many blood m...

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Naturopathic doctors are trained specialists in a separate and distinct healing art, which uses non-invasive natural medicine. They are not orthodox medical doctors (M.D.s). Naturopathic doctors (N.D.) to are conventiona...

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B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins essential for several important functions in the body, including supporting metabolism and helping the body produce energy. (22)

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When I evaluate a patient’s labs, I look at the patterns and the trends that point to imbalance, not just what is normal or abnormal.

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Cellular Function 101

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When you wake, is your pillow covered in hair?

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By Dr. Marlene Merritt, LAc, DOM (NM), MS Nutrition

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Are you ready to achieve optimal health and reduce your risk of chronic diseases?

","url":"https://thelotusconcept.com/f/the-role-of-micronutrients-in-women%E2%80%99s-health","title":"The Role of Micronutrients in WOMEN’S HEALTH","date_modified":"2020-04-08T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"increase-success-and-improve-rest-by-decreasing-stress","html_content":"

Stress contributes significantly to decreased productivity and focus. Consciously Resting Meditation (CRM) is a simple technique practiced sitting quietly with eyes closed that allows the mind to refresh and the body to ...

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Fighting the cold war, or its somatic equivalent, is not just for politicians—it’s for ordinary people, struggling to fend off the upheaval viruses can wreak. Your body’s immune system is a remarkable machine designed to...

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What is a virus?

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The intestinal lining, made up of a single layer of specialized epithelial cells, facilitates absorption of nutrients while acting as a barrier to potentially harmful substances passing through the digestive tract, such ...

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Sometimes used interchangeably when talking about intestinal bacteria, the terms “microbiota” and “microbiome” actually refer to two very different things. The human microbiota refers to the microbes that reside within e...

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Dry skin can be caused by a number of factors, including dehydration, aging, seasonal changes, allergies, and micronutrient deficiencies (1).

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With all of this cooking and baking, I needed a few things, so I took a trip to one of my favorite markets...Whole Foods.  I went straight to the baking aisle....and made a run on the coconut sugar! Yep, I bought all the...

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No matter what the season, for me, it seems like a salad is always what sounds good for lunch. The crunchy greens with the fresh, raw veggies and then whatever else I find in the fridge to throw in, makes a meal that I a...

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If you routinely experience bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas, or any other digestive issues after meals, there’s a good chance it has something to do with your lifestyle choices. Find out how day-to-...

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Inflammation, a crucial biological process regulated by our innate immune system, involves a balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mechanisms that allow our bodies to repair and recover. While the acute ...

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What is it?

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Trying to decipher supplement facts and information on vitamin labels can be complicated. Manufacturers have to pack unfamiliar abbreviations, acronyms, and seals of approval on small labels to provide as much informatio...

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Are you looking for ways to get naturally younger-looking, clear skin? The following dietary supplements and vitamins have been scientifically proven to help clear up clogged pores, boost radiance, calm inflammation, red...

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(Professor Ncoza Dlova, Dean of UKZN’s School of Clinical Medicine and internationally renowned dermatologist, through her global collaborative work with a number of scientists; has identified a new gene that is a major ...

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The U.S. currently has more than 85,000 chemicals in commerce. There are approximately 2,500 “high production volume” (HPV) chemicals, which are manufactured at a rate of more than one million pounds annually, with nearl...

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