by Doctor Nicola | Sep 6, 2022 | Mind Body
Last week I went for a hike. About halfway through, I sat down by the Creekside to better enjoy the beauty all around me. And I was struck by the awareness of how deeply fatigued I felt. Upon reflection, I realized my body has been giving me signals for months now...
by Doctor Nicola | Aug 31, 2022 | Mind Body
Dear Health Seeker, How do you like to start your day? Do you know that those first few choices each morning will set your brain up for what you continue to choose for the rest of the day? How we wake up in the morning sets the rhythm for how we’ll move through the...
by Doctor Nicola | Sep 27, 2021 | Mind Body
What if there was a nutrient that could support better sleep, sustained energy all day, a balanced response to stress, athletic recovery, healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels, bone health, hormonal balance and keep you regular? As a critical component in over...
by Doctor Nicola | Apr 10, 2020 | Mind Body
I’ve been hearing from many people that there are huge emotions coming through during this time of social isolation. Old patterns, thoughts and memories from childhood causing a lot of heavy emotions that seem to have limited connection to the anxiety and...
by Doctor Nicola | Mar 5, 2020 | Mind Body
I love plant medicine – probably because plants are so synergistic when they are working with our systems to restore balance. They don’t push certain pathways but rather create more harmony and alignment on every level of our being. I was formulating an herbal...
by Doctor Nicola | Feb 15, 2020 | Mind Body
Self-care and self-love are definite “buzz words” these days, but what meaning do they have for you? Is this a “pie in the sky” concept or have you been able to dial in what that looks like for you? I have definitely been evolving in my understanding of what self-care...
Dr. Nicola is the founder of Pura Vida Natural Healthcare in Durango, CO where she sees people locally and virtually. She's an expert in the treatment of anxiety, depression and insomnia. By connecting people back to themselves, she is able to minimize supplements and medications as her patients become empowered to heal themselves.