Is Depression A Chemical Imbalance?

Is Depression A Chemical Imbalance? After decades of study, there is now a big question about whether serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression, according to a major review of prior research.A huge study just published in Molecular Psychiatry (1)  suggests that depression is not likely caused by a chemical imbalance, and calls […]

Intentional Living – How to Be Fully Present with Life

Intentional Living – How to Be Fully Present with Life is the latest episode of the Dr Karen Health Show.On this podcast episode,  I share my personal commitment to being more fully present in the moment – in my relationships, down time, walking and eating. It’s a great practice ! Are you fully present with […]

Wellness Tips While Working From Home

Wellness Tips While Working From Home is needed as the pandemic has thrust many of us into a new work-from-home environment for the first time. It has thrown our daily routines out of balance and especially our wellness routines! Here are my Top Ten Tips for how I stay healthy while working remotely. Over my […]

Life Perspectives From 30 Plus Years As A Wellness Seeker

I don’t often write about my musings on life. Usually I am teaching the  latest exciting news about health and nutrition such as the miracle of the microbiome or the science of epigenetics or the teachings of Functional Medicine. Today is different. I just found out that a fabulously fit, amazingly healthy young man had […]

Natural Remedies for Heartburn

Want to know some natural remedies for heartburn, commonly called acid reflux? It  is caused when digestive acids flow up from the stomach and into the esophagus. The esophagus, located in the heart region of the chest, becomes irritated with a burning sensation. Other Symptoms of Heartburn There are other symptom symptoms for acid reflux […]

The Power of the PAUSE

Sometimes our lives can get so busy that we think, “Oh, I don’t have time to get everything done and I certainly don’t have time to pray or meditate.” That is exactly the time when we do need to pause, even for just twenty or thirty seconds.  Take a deep breath. Gather yourself together and realize […]