Julie Martin

Black Salve: What It Is & How It’s Used

Black salve has a long history of traditional use as a topical herbal preparation. Often made with herbs and minerals known for their skin-supporting properties, black salve has been used in folk medicine to help maintain skin health. While it has a controversial reputation, those interested in herbalism and holistic wellness continue to explore its historical uses. What Is Black...Read More

Essiac Tea: A Traditional Herbal Blend for Detoxification and Cancer Support

Essiac Tea is a well-known herbal formula with a long history of use in holistic health. Originally shared by Indigenous healers and later popularized by Canadian nurse Rene Caisse, this blend of medicinal herbs has been used to support the body’s natural detoxification processes, promote immune function, and maintain overall wellness. While Essiac Tea is not an FDA-approved treatment for...Read More

Hoxsey Tonic: A Traditional Herbal Formula for Cancer Support

Hoxsey Tonic is one of the most well-known herbal cancer formulas, rooted in an old family remedy that has been passed down for generations. Originally developed by Harry Hoxsey in the early 20th century, this formula was used as part of a larger holistic healing protocol aimed at detoxifying the body and restoring balance to the immune system. While mainstream...Read More

Taking a Holistic Look at Cancer

This article was a beast to tackle, and there are 7 more articles linked within that I needed to write to get you all the full scope of holistic strategies that address the root causes of cancer. Even with all of this, there will be more content coming to help empower y'all with knowledge beyond conventional treatments. Our Cancer Page...Read More

Iodine Benefits for Thyroid Health, Hormones, and Detoxification

We’re big believers in simple, ancestral ways to nourish the body—and iodine is one of those trace minerals we make a point not to overlook. Around here, we get our iodine boost by saving and eating 1–2 shrimp tails anytime we cook them. It’s an old-school trick, and surprisingly effective. We also love Barbara O’Neill’s recommendation of painting iodine on...Read More

Selenium Benefits: Why This Essential Mineral is Key for Thyroid, Immunity & Detoxification

Every morning, we each eat one Brazil nut. That’s it—just one. It’s a simple little habit that feels almost too easy, but it’s become a daily act of nourishment. Brazil nuts are one of the richest natural sources of selenium, and just a single nut can meet or exceed your daily needs. We started doing it for thyroid and immune...Read More

What Does Magnesium Do For The Body? Benefits, Best Sources & How To Get More

Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals in the human body, yet it’s also one of the most ignored. I don't know about you, but sometimes my body just craves a warm epsom salt bath. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, anxious, crampy, or just plain off, there’s a good chance magnesium deficiency is playing a role. It’s involved in...Read More

Salt Ain’t the Enemy: Why Cutting Sodium is Wrecking Your Health

For decades, mainstream health advice has warned us to cut back on salt to protect heart health and lower blood pressure. But is salt really the villain it’s made out to be? If salt is so dangerous, why is hooking you up to a saline IV one of the first things they do in a hospital? And why do so...Read More

Blood Pressure and Heart Health: Natural Strategies for Long-Term Wellness

Blood pressure is one of the most commonly measured indicators of heart health, yet much like cholesterol, the conversation around it is often oversimplified. Conventional medicine tends to focus on reducing high blood pressure through medication without addressing the underlying factors that contribute to it in the first place. But what if hypertension isn’t just about genetics or sodium intake?...Read More

Chronic Stress: The Hidden Driver of Heart Disease

Long-term stress doesn’t just feel overwhelming—it has profound physiological effects on the body, particularly the cardiovascular system. When we experience stress, whether from work, financial struggles, emotional distress, or even unresolved trauma, the body responds by activating the sympathetic nervous system, also known as the fight-or-flight response. How the Fight-or-Flight Response Affects the Heart In an acute situation, the fight-or-flight...Read More