Easter Reflections – A Heartbeat at A Time

Whether you celebrate Easter or not, it is such a special time of year. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere brings new life from Nature. At a time in our world, where there seems to be such anger and fighting for who is right and making other cultures or religions wrong, I choose a different path. […]
Non Candy Easter Basket Ideas

Easter and candy go hand in hand. So, here are some ideas for a lower candy Easter and equally as fun! May your Easter be the sweetest one yet. If you celebrate Easter, I hope you celebrate with your favorite people. Count your eggs, your friends, and your blessings. Non Candy Easter Basket Ideas – […]
The Ultimate Social Network – The Microbiome– PART 1

90% of the cells in our body are not human. The trillions of tiny bacteria living inside of us are called the microbiome. Our body contains ten times more microbes than human cells and one hundred times more microbial DNA than human DNA. All the microbes inside of us are collectively known as the microbiome. […]
The Path to Create Health In One Phone Call

Yesterday I had a phone call which reminded me of why I chose the “road less traveled” in my career. (The path of creating health versus treating disease). Let me tell you about the call. I will not use names of course to protect confidentiality. A young man had been experiencing significant daily pain for […]
Constipation 101

We are not really taught about the importance of the gut and whether your digestive system is working properly. Some people have been constipated for 10 years and are dependent on laxatives. If you continue this trend, you can have further consequences. Some people are suffering from the effects of constipation and don’t know any […]
My New Year Success Promise

I don’t set New Year Resolutions. They seem short term solutions that are easy to break. Instead, I go quiet for a while and reflect on the VALUES I want my life to represent and then live by these values. If there was a core value system I live by it is represented by these […]
How To Survive the Holiday Party Menu

The holidays are upon us and we have parties and food everywhere! My brand new Dr Karen Health Talk Radio Show is all about my Top Ten Tips for How to Survive the Holiday parties!!!! Enjoy and share with those who would enjoy listening! Would you like to listen to more episodes from Dr. […]
How to Eat Smart During Holiday Parties

It’s holiday season! That means lots of delicious food everywhere! Do you struggle with what to eat at these events? Do you find it hard to make healthy choices? I’m here to help! The best way to walk into a party is with a game plan. Below are 10 things you can do to help […]
The Gift of My Divine Discontent

An interview with the National Wellness Institute where we discuss how my Divine Discontent led me to be a change maker in the state of American health-care system. I discuss Functional Medicine, Microbiome Medicine and new paradigms of healthcare that The National Wellness Institute has supported me in for over 15 years. Would you […]