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Craniosacral Therapy Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Craniosacral Therapy Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

SomatoEmotional Release

SomatoEmotional Release (SER) is a gentle, hands-on method that helps your body release stored emotional tension. Like a whisper, it invites trapped feelings to surface and dissolve through subtle CranioSacral touches. This soothes your nervous system, restores balance, and leaves you feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected. At Herbs & Hands, let Dr. Currey guide you playfully on this journey to emotional freedom and wellness.

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Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

CranioSacral Therapy and Pain Relief

Craniosacral therapy gently eases pain by unlocking tension trapped deep within the body’s connective tissues and nervous system, offering a soft, nurturing touch that encourages profound relief. By delicately releasing restrictions around the skull, spine, and pelvis, this therapy activates the body’s natural healing mechanisms, reducing headaches, neck pain, and chronic discomfort that often linger unnoticed.

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Craniosacral Therapy, Philosophy of Care Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Craniosacral Therapy, Philosophy of Care Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

The Craniosacral Rhythm

In my last article, we covered what craniosacral therapy is and introduced the idea of the craniosacral rhythm (CSR), the subtle movement that craniosacral therapists work with. Today, we will explore this rhythm in more detail looking at the current objective evidence of its existence, a working theory of what causes it, and a few ways you can work with it yourself.

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Zinc, Minerals, Food as Medicine Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Zinc, Minerals, Food as Medicine Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

Zinc & Health

During the pandemic, zinc, like vitamin D, has gotten a lot of attention.  Zinc, without a doubt, is needed for optimal immune function.  However, taking high doses leads to copper deficiency.  Before you choose to take a zinc supplement, I hope you will join me in a look at our needs for zinc, food sources of zinc, and how to avoid trading one problem for another.  We will also take a slight detour to investigate plant phytates and some easy things we can do in the kitchen to make plant minerals more absorbable. 

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Sodium, Minerals, Food as Medicine Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Sodium, Minerals, Food as Medicine Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

Sodium & Health

Sodium: we know we should avoid too much, but why, exactly, and how much is too much?  What about low sodium, is that a problem? This week, we will take a closer look at this essential mineral to understand what it does in our bodies and why we should pay attention to it. 

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Minerals, Food as Medicine, Selenium Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Minerals, Food as Medicine, Selenium Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

Selenium & Health

Selenium is necessary for life and plays major roles in our body including our “reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, and protection from oxidative damage and infection.” Too little selenium is an issue in some areas of the world, but here in the U.S. we are more likely to be challenged by selenium toxicity in the form of over-supplementation. Let’s learn more!

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Food as Medicine, Minerals, Potassium Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Food as Medicine, Minerals, Potassium Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

Potassium & Health

Potassium: there is much more to this mineral than eating a banana!  Potassium is one of our main electrolytes, acting as a partner with sodium to keep our nerves firing and sending information through our bodies.  Low levels are associated with high blood pressure and heart disease, but a diet full of potassium rich fruits and vegetables can protect against these conditions. 

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