Y’all, I love dirt. I find it oddly comforting and grounding (pun intended). Not to mention the fact that the earth has tons of healing properties. A number of these come from the microbes that live in dirt, and others come from simply being in contact with the earth. Basically, it’s looking like having a [...]
These days, supplements are a totally legitimate and arguably essential part of a nourishing diet. They can help to fill in the gaps left by our modern diet and the nutrient depletion of our soil. However, it’s important to remember that this is their only purpose. “Supplement” is defined as “something that completes or makes [...]
“Detox” has become a buzzword these days. We are told that we need to do juice cleanses, take special supplements, and do any other myriad of things in order to rid our bodies of toxic substances. In actuality, some of these practices might support detoxification but others can be harmful. The truth is that your [...]
Imagine you've just eaten half a dozen cookies (or brownies or mini cupcakes or whatever your sugar vice is). Not too long after, you start to feel really tired and sluggish, maybe a bit shaky, and perhaps like you need to eat more sugar to keep going. Many of us know this feeling as a [...]
Your gut health and your mental health are intimately related, primarily due to the trillions of bacteria in your gut - your microbiome. You might’ve heard about “good” bacteria versus “bad” bacteria, but did you know that some strains have unique roles in mental health? These “psychobiotic” strains are key, and are just one more [...]
Did you know that your body is currently home to trillions of bacterial cells? These little bugs make up your microbiome and actually play a HUGE role in your mental health. In fact, we know that you can Heal Your Gut to Heal Your Brain and that probiotics are key players in this process. However, [...]
It might be surprising to you that your gut health and your mental health are actually quite closely related. In fact, I could even argue that they are the same thing. The science out there surrounding the mind-gut connection is growing by the day. So far we’ve learned that your gut produces around 95% of [...]
In the latest episode of Psychiatria, I explore how I became a health coach. When I think about it, a holistic psychiatry practice is an interesting place to begin practicing as a health coach. Oftentimes, people come here seeking, sometimes urgent, medical support. They might be struggling with their psych meds and want help getting [...]
We are so excited to announce that Free Range’s beloved Cosmic Coordinator, Dani Dunayczan (that’s me), is stepping into a new role as our very own Holistic Health Coach! A key part of our mission at Free Range is to empower our patients to heal themselves, and that is exactly the role of a holistic [...]
