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Othala Apothecary
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Melissa Shelton
5 days ago3 min read
The Dance of Body, Mind, and Soul: How Somatic Practices Anchor Our Nervous System and Awaken Our Whole Being
Let’s talk about the body—not just as a vessel, but as the sacred bridge between the earthly and the divine, the animal and the infinite....
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Melissa Shelton
Dec 23 min read
Creating Your Holistic First Aid Kit: A Guide to Natural Healing
Being able to create a holistic first aid kit for your family is an empowering way to support and nurture your loved ones. Our ancestors...
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Melissa Shelton
Nov 222 min read
Homemade Herbal Antibiotic: Nature’s Medicine
As a mother and holistic health practitioner, I deeply value natural remedies that are both effective and accessible. This recipe is a...
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Melissa Shelton
Nov 134 min read
The Medicinal Benefits of Dandelion Root: A Natural Wellness Powerhouse
After posting the short summary on the benefits of dandelion root for the liver, I didn't feel satisfied with only expressing that small...
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Melissa Shelton
Nov 123 min read
Holistic Healing: Seasonal Eating for Mind, Body, and Spirit
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us reach for quick convenient meals and snacks. But there's a healing, ancestral way of eating, also...
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Melissa Shelton
Nov 123 min read
The Healing Power of Nature: A Holistic Approach to Mental Wellness
In our daily lives, mental wellness has become essential for everyone. As stress and anxiety increase, more people are seeking comfort in...
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Melissa Shelton
Nov 122 min read
Dandelion Root and the Liver
Dandelion root is an evidentially proven hepatic herb that supports the toning and balancing of the liver. Dandelion is full of vitamins,...
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Melissa Shelton
Sep 222 min read
Nature is Therapy
At what point did we go from living in harmony with nature to being “prescribed’ ecotherapy or nature therapy. Over time experts in the...
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Melissa Shelton
Sep 222 min read
Social Media and Mental Health
In my opinion, yes, social media can distort our view on life and distort our definition of "what is a good life". Social media only...
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Melissa Shelton
May 182 min read
Stress and Nutrition
Nutrition plays a huge role in our body’s ability to deal with stress. When our body and mind are balanced we are more equipped to deal...
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Melissa Shelton
May 182 min read
Inflammation and Chronic Disease
Chronic inflammation can lead to chronic disease. Inflammation is a normal defensive response from the body, serving as a protective...
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Melissa Shelton
Apr 112 min read
Peppermint Tea is a GO TO!
Peppermint and Digestive System Support Throughout history, peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) leaves have been used in traditional medicine...
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Melissa Shelton
Mar 272 min read
The Ancestral Diet
I want to start by saying I dislike the word diet because it is generally looked upon as a fad or trend. To me, diet is a way of life....
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Melissa Shelton
Mar 152 min read
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome, also known as PMS, effects up to 75% of women. It is one of the most common imbalances within the female...
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Melissa Shelton
Mar 62 min read
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease in the gastrointestinal tract. It is considered an autoimmune disorder because the body's...
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Melissa Shelton
Mar 41 min read
Aromatherapy as a Complimentary Treatment for Anxiety
Evidential studies show that anxiety disorders are some of the most prevalent psychological problems around the world (Setzer, 2009)....
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Melissa Shelton
Mar 43 min read
Holistic Nutrition
Our body can heal itself. Work with your body, not against it. Practice wellness everyday. Use safe, non-toxic holistic treatment...
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Melissa Shelton
Mar 41 min read
My work with Veterans
I am a veteran myself and have been working with veterans since 2015. I created a space for veterans called Holistic Transitions where I...
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Melissa Shelton
Feb 293 min read
Detoxing (Skin & Lymphatic)
Detoxing and eliminating toxins and waste from our bodies is a beneficial therapy that is often overlooked and not discussed enough. I...
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