• Acute Illness: Supporting Your Body’s Natural Healing

    What if everything you have been taught about acute illness is wrong? For example, can you catch a cold? I just finished an insightful book titled Can You Catch a Cold? by Daniel Roytas that reaffirmed my belief about acute illness. Acute illness is an intelligent response by the body to increase metabolism and throw…

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  • How to Prevent the Common Cold

    Ah, the dreaded common cold. You’re cruising through life, feeling good, and suddenly—BAM—you wake up with a scratchy throat, a foggy head, and that telltale sniffle.  But what if I told you that getting a cold isn’t always the enemy you think it is? In fact, in many cases, it’s your body trying to hit…

  • Coffee Enemas: The Detox Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed

    A coffee enema is a powerful detoxification therapy used to cleanse the colon and liver while stimulating the body’s natural detox pathways. This holistic practice, which dates back to the late 1800s, has been widely used in alternative medicine, cancer therapy, and gut health protocols to support liver function, bile flow, and antioxidant production. In…

  • Healing Cancer Holistically: Haven Holistic Health Unique Approach

    If you have explored holistic or alternative cancer treatments—whether as a patient, a loved one, or out of personal curiosity—you’ve likely encountered an overwhelming sea of information and therapies. The holistic cancer space is vast, complex, and often contradictory, making it difficult to navigate. One of my naturopathic professors once said, “Getting a group of naturopaths…

  • The Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide

    For many people, the holidays are the opposite of a restful break from work and responsibilities. Ironically, the holidays often bring more stress than your normal day-to-day. ….buying gifts, travel, added expenses, planning parties, hosting, prepping food, weird late night conversations with your estranged uncle at the dive bar…. And in the midst of all…

  • Is the Wine You’re Drinking Harming You?

    There’s nothing quite like unwinding after a long day with a glass of red wine—that rich, velvety “juice of the gods”. But have you ever wondered if the wine you’re drinking is actually good for you? Many of us have heard that Mediterranean cultures enjoy wine regularly and live long, healthy lives. But here’s the truth: the…

  • Why Acute Illness Is a Pathway to Healing: A Holistic Perspective on Supporting Immunity

    Many of our patients often ask, “How can I boost my immune system?” or “What can I do to avoid getting sick?” While it’s natural to want to avoid discomfort, acute illness plays a vital role in the healing journey. In holistic medicine, symptoms are not enemies—they’re messages. They guide us toward deeper healing. Let’s…

  • What Is a Food Intolerance (Really)? Here’s What You Need to Know

    We get this question all the time: “What exactly is a food intolerance?” Despite how often the term is used, there’s still a lot of confusion surrounding it. With so many food sensitivity tests, elimination diets, and gut health trends circulating, it’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed. Let’s clear the air and explain exactly what…

  • How Shopping at Farmers’ Markets Can Improve Your Health & Support Local Farms

    What’s better than a warm Saturday morning, fresh air, and vibrant, local produce? That feeling of walking through a farmers’ market, chatting with local farmers about their crops, and knowing you’re bringing home the freshest, most nutrient-dense food available. Many people assume that buying organic means they’re eating healthy—but not all organic food is created…