Bartonella treatment can be challenging, and herbal treatment for Bartonella is a top aid for successful healing.  Bartonella is one of the most common, yet un-diagnosed co-infections of Lyme disease. Chronic Bartonella treatment is as important as the treatment of Lyme-Borreliosis in many cases because many people wind up  with multiple infections occurring together. Transmission: Surprising to many, exposure to Bartonella is common. People can contract Bartonella from fleas, biting flies, mosquitoes, body lice, and ticks, as well as bites or scratches from cats or dogs. Working or ..read more

Are you looking for an easy immune system booster for yourself and your family? The following smoothie recipe bridges the gap between food and medicine and packs many immune system foods and vitamins into one delicious and simple meal.  Read on to discover how to boost your immune system naturally with specific ingredients and whole foods!   This immune boosting smoothie is ideal for kids, teens, and adults who have difficulty eating healthy or taking herbal medicine for any reason.   Superfood Immune Tonic Smoothie Recipe Base Ingredients:  1 cup Spinach (o ..read more

With autumn, back-to-school, and virus season ramping up, we have updated our Covid prevention and treatment recommendations.  We lead with herbal and natural treatments, and also provide information and resources to help you consider pharmaceutical options if you are in need.  Knowledge is power, and much of this information is not what’s being provided on the mainstream channels. You may choose to do all of the recommendations or some, depending on what feels best.  In general, fewer remedies and lower dosages is effective for prophylaxis, while higher dosages and more numero ..read more

In this article we’ll share the case story of a woman who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and how we can understand the underlying causes of such an illness to facilitate effective treatment with herbal and functional medicine. Here at the Nourishing Life Health Clinic we specialize in the treatment of complex chronic disease, which is very common these days. According to the World Health Organization, diseases associated with chronic inflammation affect 60% of Americans, and worldwide, 3 out of 5 people die due to chronic inflammatory diseases.  Unfortunately these numbers may be ..read more

As experts in natural Lyme disease treatment, we want you to be empowered with the know-how to handle tick bites when they occur and actively take steps to assess, prevent and prophylactically treat Lyme and tick-borne infection with natural methods.   This article provides proactive steps and guidance for making decisions about herbal treatment for Lyme disease, and whether you should take antibiotics given the particular circumstances.   For starters, the best medicine is tick bite prevention. 3 Tips for Natural Tick Bite Prevention Ticks are scent-driven insects, s ..read more

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, a West African herb that has been used medicinally for thousands of years, has many benefits that apply to the common health challenges of today.  This article explores the history of indigenous use as well as the growing body of research and contemporary application for this highly regarded plant medicine.  Some additional names for Cryptolepis include Ghanaian quinine, kadze, nurubima, paran pupa, and yellow dye root.   The roots are used for dying leather, treating snake bites, and as a tonic. The leaves are eaten as a vegetable, and the fibers foun ..read more

Reggie is a 44 year old man who currently lives in California. At our first meeting, he reported “feeling terrible.” Thinking back, he remembered growing up in New Jersey and being outdoors all the time. He experienced a major febrile illness at age 16, but it was seen as a bad flu and no diagnosis or treatment was pursued. As a young man in his 20’s Reggie developed hypertension (for which he’s been on medication ever since), chronic ear infections, environmental allergies, and food intolerances. He has a long history (approximately 20 years) of gut and food sensitivity, particularly to dair ..read more

By Daisha Sen, NTP, CWHC Where do you fit moments for self-care into your daily routine?  Or perhaps caring for your personal health and wellbeing falls by the wayside, because of prioritizing other people, and other life needs instead?  If so, you’re not alone.  This article will explore self care – what it is, why it’s a crucial part of a healthy life, and how to strengthen your self-care muscles. It has been defined in different ways. The Global Self-Care Federation describes it as “the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information ..read more

How can you thoroughly enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your health?   Most people who are on a healing journey or maintaining hard-won health gains face the holidays with mixed feelings.  We want to experience the joys of celebrating with friends and family, but when the food and festivities are fundamentally inflaming, this can come at a cost – one that could cause a hefty setback requiring weeks of recovery time.   How can we approach the holidays proactively, with the intention of holding a high standard for ourselves?  How can we lead with the value of ..read more

What Is Viral Re-Activation? Viral reactivation is the process by which a latent virus switches to an active phase of replication.  Many viruses are known to exist as latent infections in the body, including: Herpes Simplex 1 & 2 (oral and genital herpes),  Varicella Zoster (the cause of chickenpox and shingles) Epstein–Barr virus Cytomegalovirus (associated with irritable bowel syndrome) Human Herpesvirus 6 and 7 Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus Parvovirus; and Adenovirus. Reactivation may be provoked by a variety of factors that influence the cellular environment, the ..read more