Julie Martin

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

Inflammation and Heart Disease: The Real Root Cause of Cardiovascular Issues

For decades, mainstream medicine has framed heart disease as a simple plumbing problem: arteries get clogged with cholesterol, leading to blockages, heart attacks, and strokes. The solution? Lower cholesterol at all costs, usually with statins. But this approach ignores a critical piece of the puzzle—inflammation. Emerging research suggests that chronic inflammation, not just high cholesterol, is the true driver of...Read More

How Modern Diets Overload Us with Omega-6 and Leave Us Deficient in Omega-3

With my dad’s recent heart attack and the likelihood that the nutritionist in rehab is pushing the conventional, outdated version of a “heart-healthy” diet, I wanted to take a deeper dive into what truly supports the heart, mind, and body. In our household, we’re already conscious of what we eat, but we don’t claim to know everything—this is a journey....Read More