The Optimism Test
Can you prevent depression and anxiety? The research says that yes, sometimes you can! By practicing the skill of optimism. How we think about bad events, matters. Many healthy people and critical thinkers unknowingly tend toward pessimistic thinking and this is a known risk factor for depression…
COVID-19 KIHC Updates January 2022
Thank you for working with us to adapt to these ever-evolving pandemic conditions! Please find some of our COVID-related curb-side pick-up and appointment changes, below:
Your Personal Risk of Illness from COVID-19
I’ve been watching some great webinars presented by the Institute of Functional Medicine, that summarize current research about COVID-19. The science is piling up to support what many of us know to be true for other infections: our lifestyle habits play a key role in risk of developing severe ill…
Farewell, from Trish
Dear KIHC Community: It is with mixed emotion that I announce that I am leaving the clinic at the end of December, 2021. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to be part of this outstanding team. All the practitioners at KIHC are top-notch when it comes to supporting the health of our [&hell…
What are You Willing to Suffer For?
The answer to this question can help you stick to the most difficult healing work: Exercise, dietary regimes, reframing your thoughts and perspectives about life, healing a chronic illness, spiritual growth. In other words, what is so meaningful to you that through pain or discomfort, you’d still…
5 Keys for Creating New Habits and Lasting Positive Change
Change can be tricky to navigate. Creating and keeping new habits can be even trickier. It’s important for us to remember that anything new will take some time and effort to become part of our new “normal”. What is “normal”? The truth is, “normal” is different for each of us. What’s normal for my…
Photobiomodulation Therapy at KIHC
We’re pleased to introduce a versatile technology to our clients and patients that we believe aligns with the body’s ability to heal: “Photobiomodulation” devices, also known as Red Light Therapy devices.
Overcoming Stress… and our excuses not to exercise
This time, I’m writing this article just as much for myself as for the wonderful people who explore our website for health inspiration and insight! It’s been a stressful year for many, and with a fourth wave and fall weather on the horizon, few of us can spare the lapse in our health that occurs …
It’s not Lyme: It’s Mold Illness
Many of my patients think it’s their Lyme symptoms returning when in fact, it’s a developing mycotoxin or mold illness. Fungus is a healthy part of our bodies and microbiome. However, some molds in our environment generate toxic chemicals (mycotoxins and volatile organic compounds) th…
Mindfulness: Training your Mind, Connecting to your Spirit
There was a time in my life when I was so busy and stressed, I couldn’t stop for a single minute. I mean that quite literally. I flew through the day, from one thing to the next on “autopilot” (going through the motions), and everything became a blur. By the end of the day, when […]
