We are all called to make changes in our lives. It’s a good thing. Stagnation isn’t healthy. There is a model known as the Stages of Change. When we understand the stages, it’s easier to accept where we are and what is keeping us stuck there … stagnating. Stage 1 – Contemplation. Honestly, I say

I’ve been working to clear clutter. If I was an outsider, I’d wonder if the person living in my environment was a hoarder. It’s been a busy year and I have “kicked the can down the road” telling myself that disorder is temporary. If a problem continues beyond 6 months (give or take), it’s no

Dealing with a health concern is stressful. And stress causes 90% of health-related issues. It’s a vicious … stressful … cycle. FHEM – These are bullets (remove this line). Worrying about what the signs of a problem are pointing to can disturb sleep. Attempting to find an easy DIY treatment you can use from the

Stress is not the enemy. Rather … you might think of it as the grease for the squeaky wheel. But wait … “Dr. Gala, you said stress causes 90+% of disease. I thought we were trying to eliminate stress.” That’s the conundrum. Stress is good for us … until it’s not.  The good stress is

My experience in the last couple of weeks has inspired me to re-prioritize talking to you about medication. As a complementary healthcare professional, I have seen the results of turning to the traditional medical system to deal with symptoms. Before you get your “panties in a wad,” I’m not talking about a broken limb or

When I ask women what they’ve tried to relieve their symptoms, it’s common to hear a list of extreme diets. Low calorie High protein Gluten free Low carb High fat Sugar free Any extreme diet tends to work initially for several reasons, but it rarely works long-term. And, it often creates additional stress that turns

It’s been almost 3 weeks since I injured my 4th metatarsal … my toe.  The toes are involved in every step we make. As I tried to avoid using that toe, I created other misalignments. Most people can relate having experienced some injury over their lifetime. What started as a mishap created a bigger problem.

We tried something new this summer. Last summer we hiked across Spain, so this was quite a shift. Rather than moving every night or two, I determined that it would be preferable to explore a new area … but still sleep in the same bed every night. I found an oceanfront condo that met my

I became the patient this week. You may have heard the phrase, “The teacher becomes the student.” Yes. That! I ran into the leg of the chair with my foot and caught it “just wrong” enough to damage something. It took a bit of time before I realized that the pain wasn’t going away. And,

Unless you’re new here, you know that I evaluate 12 categories of toxicity. The first of those is Bacteria. Not because it’s most important, rather because B comes before C. All toxicity has the potential to create health issues if it escalates unchecked. I’m typically not consulted until the medical community has taken their stab

You may recall that my husband had an issue with his eye recently. The medical doctor refused to treat him unless he submitted to a toxic injection of dye. To his credit, he declined and started looking for another doctor. At a minimum, he would get a second opinion to ease his mind. He met

I talk a lot about toxic stress.  Stress builds and turns toxic … … OR … … toxicity builds and creates stress. There’s simply no way to avoid toxicity OR stress so you need to learn to manage them both. I share lots of ways to do that. It’s important that you pick the right

Most women (including ME!) are frustrated with the side effects of midlife. Weight gain Fat accumulation Sleep disturbance  Mood swings Shall I continue??!! It’s understandable that we seek a solution. We may even ignore the warnings in exchange for the promise of restoring some of the benefits of a younger body. The first time I

A medical doctor recently recommended that my husband have a procedure requiring contrast dye. It involves injecting a chemical into his vein so that they can use imaging equipment to see where it goes. A few observations … It’s a chemical. It OBVIOUSLY goes everywhere. It can cause allergic reactions. In the late 80s, I