Author Archives: Michael Mendribil, ND

Creating What You Want in 3 Steps

Here’s a simple 3-step process for creating what you most want in your life. The process is not about fixing ourselves or our lives. It’s about finding what we love, what works, and what makes us come fully alive, then … Continue reading

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What Is The Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Health?

Happy New Year! I’ve long said that if people would simply walk for 30 minutes a day they would reduce their risk of virtually all diseases. Dr. Mike Evans delivers the same message with statistical support in this entertaining and … Continue reading

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Carpe Diem – Make your lives extraordinary!

Carpe Diem – Make your lives extraordinary! Do it now. Whatever it is that is calling you from the depths of your soul, do it now. When inner promptings stir in your quiet moments, give them your full attention. They … Continue reading

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Heartburn Causes and Rx Treatment Exposed

Heartburn (GERD and acid reflux) is caused by a number of factors. Too much stomach acid is not one of them. Yet most medical doctors prescribe antacids, proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prilosec) and the like to reduce stomach acid. While … Continue reading

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Wise Career Advice from Alan Watts

Find what you love to do, and just do it! Do it every day, as much as you can. Eventually you’ll become a master of it and people will seek you out. They will be attracted to you by the … Continue reading

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Vitality Secrets Newsletter New Look

I’m excited to introduce a very nice upgrade to the Vitality Secrets newsletter. The newsletter will now be delivered weekly and contain valuable and up to date information on natural health and wellness. The information in this newsletter will help … Continue reading

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Artificial Sweetners impair function of HDL

New research suggests that long-term use of artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame K and saccharin may accelerate atherosclerosis and heart disease by interfering with the protective function of HDL (the good cholesterol). Check out this excellent video on the topic … Continue reading

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Adrenal Fatigue

You may be suffering from adrenal fatigue if you… Find it difficult to get going in the morning without that cup of coffee. Are constantly feeling tired, moody or depressed. Get a “second wind” around 10 or 11pm and stay … Continue reading

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Hormone Symphony

Hormone Symphony There is a delicate balance between all the hormones of the body, and once out of balance can lead to a whole host of symptoms for women. (Men can also suffer from hormone imbalances and we’ll discuss that … Continue reading

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Functional Medicine Tree

Symptoms are indicators or manifestations of imbalances. To only treat the symptom is to miss the mark.  Functional Naturopathic Medicine looks deeper, to the roots of disease. By identifying the imbalances in the roots, and treating them with non-toxic therapies, … Continue reading

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