Empowering Moms Through Mindfulness and Balance

Explore our collection of blogs designed to help you reclaim your inner peace, break free from burnout, and embrace a life of balance and fulfillment. From practical tips to heartfelt advice, discover the tools you need to thrive in motherhood and beyond.

Maintaining Bacterial Balance in an Over Sanitized World

Melissa Sonners discusses the critical balance of our microbiome and its importance to overall health, particularly during times of increased sanitization. She emphasizes that while rigorous cleaning is necessary amidst health crises like COVID-19, it's also crucial to maintain the health of our microbiome, which significantly influences our immune system and overall well-being. Melissa provides practical tips for supporting and replenishing our microbiome, such as choosing soap and water over hand sanitizers, incorporating a diverse diet, and managing stress. These steps aim to enhance gut health and strengthen our body's natural defenses against illnesses.

When All You Have is Time

In her latest reflection, Melissa Sonners delves into the insights gained during recent global challenges, emphasizing the perennial importance of health. Through her experiences at Core Therapies, she underscores that health is foundational, transcending other values like family, freedom, or financial stability, especially in critical times. Melissa advocates for proactive health enhancement through various modalities offered at her clinic, such as chiropractic care, functional medicine, and more. She encourages embracing the present moment and using time wisely to improve health through accessible activities like walking, yoga, and proper rest. Ultimately, she reaffirms her commitment to transforming community health, adapting to provide continuous support in changing circumstances.

The Importance of Purpose

Melissa Sonners reflects on the transformative power of discovering and pursuing one's purpose in her latest blog post. Drawing inspiration from Howard Thurman's quote, she shares how identifying her own purpose has provided clarity and direction amidst the chaos of the past year, balancing her roles as a mother, non-profit worker, and business owner. Melissa emphasizes that purpose can be found in the activities that ignite passion and joy, and encourages everyone to embrace their unique capabilities and aspirations. By pursuing what truly energizes them, individuals can contribute positively to the world and inspire others to do the same. Her message is a call to embrace and act on the passions that define our purpose, creating a fulfilling and impactful life.

Our Hawaii Adventure- Bringing Hyperbaric Oxygen to Oahu’s North Shore

Melissa Sonners and her husband Jason were selected by the International Hyperbaric Association to introduce hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to athletes at the Vans Triple Crown surfing competition in Oahu, Hawaii. Stationed on the North Shore for five weeks, they provided nearly 200 HBOT sessions to competitors, local lifeguards, and members of the community, including families from the local TACA (Talk About Curing Autism Now) chapter. The therapy was well received, with participants reporting significant improvements in sleep quality and recovery from injuries. The success of their initiative has sparked a continued interest in HBOT in the area, leading to the establishment of permanent HBOT facilities on the islands, staffed by trained practitioners. This experience underscores the potential of HBOT in enhancing athletic performance and general well-being, fostering ongoing interest and demand for the therapy.

People Don’t Give Us Sickness, We Take It

Melissa Sonners challenges the conventional fear of germs by embracing the terrain theory in her latest discussion, asserting that maintaining a robust personal health environment is crucial for warding off illness. She explains that our bodies are naturally equipped with mechanisms like the microbiome that, when balanced, protect and enhance our immune system. Through personal anecdotes and professional knowledge, Melissa encourages a holistic approach to health—focusing on diet, lifestyle, and mental well-being to strengthen the body's natural defenses rather than fearing exposure to germs. This empowering perspective aims to shift how we perceive and react to the idea of getting sick.

Getting Sick Is An Important Part of Being Healthy

Melissa Sonners emphasizes the importance of embracing natural bodily responses like fever in her blog, illustrating how they play crucial roles in maintaining health. She discusses how fevers can activate beneficial immune mechanisms and highlights glutathione's critical function in reducing inflammation and bolstering the immune system. Melissa advises against the quick suppression of fevers with medications, suggesting that allowing the body to respond naturally to illness can enhance overall health and immune function. Through her insights, she encourages a deeper trust in the body's innate ability to heal and regulate itself.