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Achieving optimal health is not merely a destination but an ongoing journey—one that requires dedication, knowledge, and a commitment to self-care. Whether you're embarking on your wellness journey for the first time or seeking to deepen your understanding of holistic health practices, you've come to the right place. Each week I post new, easily implemented insights for better health and wellness. If you would like these insights sent to your inbox, sign up for my weekly newsletter below.

From hormones to weight loss, search the Library for specific topics.

Angie Dawn Palmer 10/4/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 10/4/24

The Skinny on Digestion

Digestion is a real problem for many of us In The United States. Every year, 62 million Americans are diagnosed with a digestive disorder.

Angie Dawn Palmer 9/27/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 9/27/24

Finding Your Best Life

TMany people live with at least one chronic illness. I am one of those people. Doctors did not have solutions for me other than medications and therapies that sometimes worsened the pain of inflammation.

Angie Dawn Palmer 9/20/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 9/20/24

The Power of Habits

How many times have you meant to start a real plan to change your health for the better? If you’re like me, without an actual plan, this date with yourself gets pushed out further to take care of all the other immediate needs in life.

Angie Dawn Palmer 9/13/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 9/13/24

Processed Food

The United States has the worst health outcomes of any country in contrast to the significant cost of healthcare. These statistics can be discouraging, but how does it impact your personal health, and more importantly, what can you do to be the healthiest version of yourself?

Angie Dawn Palmer 9/6/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 9/6/24

Fertility Troubles

Whether it matters to you personally or not, in the United States, we are experiencing a crisis in fertility as never before. What is going on? One of the main culprits is JUNK FOOD: ULTRAPROCESSED foods, fast food, prepackaged foods.

Angie Dawn Palmer 8/23/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 8/23/24

Hormones, Part 2

Diet plays a significant role in hormone production, regulation, and balance. Several dietary factors can contribute to hormonal imbalances.

Angie Dawn Palmer 8/16/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 8/16/24

Hormones, Part 1

What makes us unique? Our hormones affect our thoughts and who we are.

Angie Dawn Palmer 8/9/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 8/9/24

Too Much of a Good Thing

One of the main concerns with vitamins and supplements is the lack or regulation on ingredients. The industry has become or maybe to some degree, has always been a buyer beware industry.

Angie Dawn Palmer 8/2/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 8/2/24

Are You Afraid of Carbs?

Carbohydrates are vital for a balanced diet. These are macronutrients, necessary for a healthy body. Carbohydrates are the main fuel source of energy for muscles and the central nervous system.

Angie Dawn Palmer 7/5/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 7/5/24

Fasting

Fasting is one of the original paths to healing. Dating back as early as 1,500 B.C., fasting has been used for a variety of illnesses and cleanses and even to address obesity in ancient days.

Angie Dawn Palmer 6/28/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 6/28/24

Protein=Vitality

Why is protein so Important? There are countless books, podcasts, articles and lectures on the importance of protein for movement.

Angie Dawn Palmer 6/7/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 6/7/24

Toxic Fats

Both are true: fats don’t make you fat……fats make you fat! How do we determine which is which in a society filled with ultra processed food?

Angie Dawn Palmer 4/26/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 4/26/24

Grounding

The idea behind grounding is that contact with the Earth's natural electric charge can have various health benefits.

Angie Dawn Palmer 4/12/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 4/12/24

Your Community Determines Your Waistline

Did you know that your environment of friends greatly affects your health? The influence of peer groups on obesity has been studied extensively.

Angie Dawn Palmer 4/4/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 4/4/24

Living with Chronic Pain

For the past 27 years, I have been a chronic pain patient. What is chronic pain?Chronic pain is mostly constant or frequent, more often occurring than not.

Angie Dawn Palmer 3/29/24 Angie Dawn Palmer 3/29/24

The Controversy with Statins

WHAT IS A STATIN? Statins are medications prescribed as a precaution around cholesterol measured in blood tests.