Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), often known as “tapping,” is a gentle, experiential approach that invites us to slow down and become more present to what is happening within us.

While tapping can be used as a general self-soothing or relaxation practice, Clinical EFT is more than tapping to feel better. It is a therapeutic process that combines focused mindful awareness, gentle tapping on acupressure points, and attention to thoughts, emotions, memories, and sensations in the body.

This mindful, embodied process can support greater flexibility in how we respond to stress and help integrate experiences that may have previously felt difficult to process.

For many people diagnosed with breast cancer, treatment doesn’t simply end when chemotherapy or radiation is finished. Medications such as tamoxifen may be recommended to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence, but treatment can also bring challenges including hot flashes, fatigue, mood changes, weight gain, joint pain and muscle discomfort.

This is where integrative oncology can play a valuable supportive role. Integrative oncology combines conventional cancer treatment with evidence-informed lifestyle and complementary approaches, with the goal of improving quality of life and supporting overall health.

If you've been struggling with chronic fatigue, you've probably already had your iron, thyroid, vitamin B12, or vitamin D levels checked. While these are all important pieces of the puzzle, there's another potential contributor that many people have never heard of: 

Lipopolysaccharides are molecules found on the outer surface of certain bacteria that naturally live in our digestive tract. While a normal part of certain gut bacteria;  when they enter the bloodstream in excess they may contribute to chronic low-grade inflammation that has been linked to fatigue, brain fog, and other persistent symptoms.

GLP-1 medications have revolutionized weight management. They can be incredibly effective for reducing appetite, improving blood sugar control, and helping people achieve significant weight loss. But one important conversation that often gets missed:

Perimenopause is a natural transition, but the hormonal changes that occur during this time can affect energy, metabolism, muscle mass, digestion, and body composition. While these changes are normal, nutrition can make a significant difference in how you feel.

Two nutrients that deserve extra attention are protein and fiber.

Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) is more common than many people realize and can contribute to symptoms such as bloating, excess gas, belching, acid reflux, and feeling overly full after meals. It may also reduce the absorption of important nutrients, including iron, vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, and zinc, increasing the risk of nutrient deficiencies over time.