In the bustling chaos of modern life, finding equilibrium between health, vitality, and peace seems like an elusive dream. But fear not, for Charlotte Kikel, MS, FDN-P, ACN, is here to guide you through the labyrinth of wellness with her expertise in holistic...
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When Death is Healing
There comes a time when there is nothing more to fix in the human body. There are no more supplements to take. There is nothing left to do. I met that time over the holidays… On Wednesday, December 16th at 9:15PM my mom died here in our home, and I want to tell you...
Safety is an Illusion
The other day I heard someone say that if we don’t come out of this “Coronavirus” situation with clearer, stronger convictions, then we aren’t paying attention. I’m inclined to agree. So I decided to put pen to paper. Here are my convictions… That most people do not...
How I Support My Immune System
Does everyone remember that Janet Jackson song – What have you done for me lately? Well, that’s what your immune system may be asking of you right now! In the spirit of Covid-19, also known as the Coronavirus, I’d like to share with you what I do to support my immune...
Blood Sugar Is Your Teacher
Being in reality about your blood sugar is essential to your healing process and understanding how your body uniquely responds to foods. What I’m about to teach you is the number one thing that you can do for your health – both in terms of managing chronic...
Love Letters to Herbs: Turmeric
Dear Turmeric, I owe you an apology. I didn’t take you seriously. I’ve become so skeptical of hype and advertisements. You’re all over the media. You’re in so many supplements and everyone loves you. But as an herbalist, I would always think to myself, “I don’t need...
Permission to Feel
Last week was nothing but pure hell. It started with Drake, my 7-year-old son, after his karate class when he said, “Mommy, my body hurts.” Then, a deep 5-day fever quickly set in with all the accompanying lethargy, depressed appetite, nasal discharge, cough,...
What Health and Disease Have in Common
We think of chronic disease and vitality as opposites but they have something important in common: they both take time. You didn’t get sick overnight, and you’re not going to get well overnight. I’m compelled to remind you of this because it’s the New Year and empty...
Things to Read, Watch and Eat in 2020
Welcome back and Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s 2020, right? It’s also hard to believe that in a month and a half, I read, watched and ate all the things I am about to share with you. Here we go! Things to read: Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason...