Beyond the Five: Understanding Our Eight Senses
Through a Social Work and Functional Nutrition Lens When most of us think about the senses, we recall the familiar five: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Yet human perception is far more complex. We are guided not only by these external senses, but also by internal ones that help us navigate our bodies and […]
Collective Wisdom:
Healing Through Shared Knowledge, Lived Experience, and the Body’s Intelligence In a world that often prioritizes individual achievement and expert-driven solutions, the concept of collective wisdom invites us to pause and remember something essential: healing, growth, and resilience are not meant to happen in isolation. From both a social work and functional nutrition perspective, collective […]
What Is the Residue from COVID?
A Social Work and Functional Nutrition Perspective The COVID-19 pandemic did not end when infection rates declined or restrictions lifted. Instead, it left behind a complex residue—biological, psychological, and social—that continues to shape individual lives and collective well-being. From a social work and functional nutrition perspective, this residue is not just about lingering symptoms; it […]
How the Amygdala and Thinking Work Together
A Functional Nutrition & Social Work Perspective Have you ever reacted instantly to something—your heart racing, your thoughts spiraling—before you had time to “think it through”? That moment is a perfect example of the dynamic relationship between the amygdala and your higher thinking brain. From a functional nutrition and social work perspective, understanding this partnership […]
Identify: Is Your Fear Real or Imagined?
Fear is one of the most powerful human emotions. It can protect us from danger, sharpen our instincts, and prompt life-saving decisions. Yet fear can also become distorted—magnified by stress, trauma, or biochemical imbalance—until it no longer reflects present reality. From both a functional nutrition and social work perspective, understanding whether fear is rooted in […]
How the Amygdala and Thinking Work Together
A Functional Nutrition & Social Work Perspective Have you ever reacted instantly to something—your heart racing, your thoughts spiraling—before you had time to “think it through”? That moment is a perfect example of the dynamic relationship between the amygdala and your higher thinking brain. From a functional nutrition and social work perspective, understanding this partnership […]
The Wellness Industry: Promise, Pitfalls, and Mental Health Support
A Functional Nutrition and Social Work Perspective The wellness industry has exploded over the past decade. From supplements and detoxes to breathwork apps and biohacking routines, wellness is now a multi-billion-dollar global movement. At its best, the industry has helped normalize conversations about mental health, gut health, trauma healing, and nervous system regulation. At its […]
Social Rewilding
Rewilding is a term used to define a form of ecological restoration aimed at increasing biodiversity and restoring a natural process. Unlike other forms of ecological restoration, rewilding aspires to reduce human influence on ecosystems. There is a second terminology regarding rewilding that is called social rewilding. Which I think is just as important. This […]
Beta Mind
So we are discussing alpha, beta, theta and delta frequency and measure of brain waves within in ourselves and their cause and effects. This can be compared to how you tune into your radio. If any of these frequencies are deficient, excessive, or difficult to access, our mental performance can suffer. Last Blog, number 110 […]
Cultivating Resilience
What does the term resilience mean and why do we want our children to be comfortable and understand it, why is it so important? The meaning of the word resilience is to withstand or to recover quickly. The ability to return quickly after something bad has happened. Why do trauma researchers emphasize that resilience is […]
Glucose – Diabetes
Gut Health and Mental Well-Being In previous Blogs I have discussed the relationship between gut health and mental wellbeing. An additional relationship we need to consider is between glucose and mood. Plus, how gut health has a connection between glucose levels and mental health! The idea should come as no surprise as the brain runs […]
Exploring Copper and Zinc:
Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissue, and blood vessels. Copper also helps maintain the nervous and immune systems and activates genes. Your body also needs copper for brain development. Copper interacts with Vitamin C, iron and […]