Hi there! (intro)

Why I am doing this

Hello & welcome.

I created this site as a resource for family & friends & whoever may find their way here. My goal is not to influence you, but to give you the information & resources that I have personally found helpful in my personal wellness journey and while helping patients & clients as a holistic practitioner.

My Personal Approach to Health & Wellness:

While I am far from an expert in theology, I approach health & wellness from a Catholic Christian standpoint. I find myself always asking the question(s): "How did God design us? Did he intend for this? Is this naturally ordered?" when thinking through the newest health trend or controversy. I personally like to balance this with the evidence in the literature. I enjoy reading the scientific literature, but I also know that unlike God, science can change and be twisted/manipulated, so I leave room for that.

That being said, I believe that we are responsible for taking good care of our bodies (& the bodies of those entrusted to our care) to the best of our ability. I also believe that it can be easy to fall into the worship of one's body and placing too much value on one's own health, wellness, or physical appearance. Place God first and recognize that He is the ultimate healer.

A note about information overload:

We are living in quite a social experiment right now. Never before in history have we had the access to information that we do now. Whether it be current events or the latest fads, we can see it every morning as soon as we open our eyes. I don't think that is natural... Yet, here I am giving you another source for information. I don't see the access to information as a bad thing, but I think we have to be very conscious of moderating ourselves. Please be mindful when using the resources provided in this site and know when you've reached your daily limit of information input.

A few more disclaimers:

While I do believe that I have a solid understanding of nutrition, health, & wellness - I don't know everything & I have flip-flopped on several topics over the years. I do my best to have an open mind when new ideas are introduced and take a nuanced approach. What is right for me & my family may not be what is right for you & your family.

Also, I am not very good at writing! I have probably already made several errors & I am so sorry if that bugs you. I will write on this site like I text (because otherwise I will get overwhelmed and not write at all!).

That is all - welcome :)