Rewilded Wellness

Arsenic in Rice: Testing, Safer Brands, and Preparation Methods

Recent hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) results from a client showed increased arsenic levels alongside decreased selenium. This pattern emerged after they increased their rice consumption during winter months, using both a premium brand and bulk rice from Costco. This case study illustrates the importance of understanding arsenic exposure through common foods and how to mitigate risks.

Understanding Arsenic Forms and Rice Exposure

There are two primary forms of arsenic found in our environment:

Inorganic arsenic (arsenite and arsenate) is the predominant form found in rice. This form is classified as a Class 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and poses significant health concerns with long-term exposure. Inorganic arsenic is more readily absorbed by the body and more difficult to excrete.

Organic arsenic compounds (like arsenobetaine and arsenocholine), commonly found in seafood, are g...

The Cell Membrane Revolution: A Cautionary Note

In recent years, we've witnessed a welcome shift in health optimization circles—attention has turned toward cellular health, particularly the integrity of cell membranes. As practitioners and health enthusiasts recognize that healthy cells create healthy bodies, phosphatidylcholine (PC) supplements have gained tremendous popularity.

The trend began gaining serious momentum around 2017-2018, but has exploded since 2020 as functional and integrative medicine increasingly focused on root-cause approaches. Companies like BodyBio, with their PC liquid and softgels, have been at the forefront of this movement, along with other brands like Quicksilver Scientific, Pure Encapsulations, and Designs for Health. The rise of lipid-replacement therapy as a concept has pushed these supplements from specialized clinical settings into mainstream wellness spaces.

And for good reason: phosphatidylcholine is a crucial component of every cell membrane in y...

Mineral Foundations: Horsetail, Silica & Your Structure 

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*The following blog is a summary of what I shared in the podcast, there is much more depth in the episode you won't want to miss. 

The Ancient Wisdom of Horsetail: A Silica-Rich Foundation for Structural Health

There's something truly magical about working with a plant that dinosaurs once walked among. Horsetail (*Equisetum arvense*) has remained virtually unchanged for over 300 million years, making it one of our most ancient plant allies and a living fossil connecting us to Earth's primordial wisdom.

In my practice and personal healing journey, horsetail has become a foundational herb I return to again and again, particularly for its exceptional silica content. As the tissue salt traditionally associated with Sagittarius energy, silica provides that perfect balance of flexibility within strong boundaries—something many o...

Episode #220: Mercury: The Silent Saboteur of your nervous system 

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Hello, my friends, and welcome back to *A JOY TO BE ME*! I hope you're finding joy in being you. Today, I’m diving right into the heart of our episode, building on the themes from my last two episodes: “Healing Burnout: How Mothers and Environment Shape Our Health” and “How Maternal Microbiomes Charge Immune Health.”

I want to help you see the long history of factors shaping our current health paradigm, especially regarding chronic health issues. Understanding these influences can lead to deeper healing.

Personally, reflecting on what has shaped my health and that of my children is invaluable, particularly as we see the rise of nervous system regulation concepts. I want to avoid falling into the trap of new labels that distort our reality, create disempowerment, or lead us into victimhood. 

While it’s true that our current environment has caused overload, this d...

Episode #212: Reclaiming our health in a toxic world: Navigating Chemtrails & Aluminum

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We’ve officially entered the era of Pluto in Aquarius, and I can’t help but feel a surge of energy rising within me—a powerful call to action that resonates with the warrior mom vibe. I’m feeling ready to deep dive into this transformative time with you. 

As I reflect on the overwhelming power of massive forces looming over us, it’s hard not to feel like we’re facing a colossal monster trying to dictate every aspect of our lives. This weight can be cruel, especially when we resist.

Many of us are left feeling mentally unsettled and demoralized, as if our sense of purpose has been stripped away, along with our meaningful roles in society. We’ve become disconnected from nature, from each other, and from our own history and ancestral roots, leading to a troubling state of unhealthiness.

But here’s the truth: our challenges run deeper than ju...

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Embrace the power of remineralization to fortify your body against heavy metals like arsenic. Learn how to protect your health with whole foods and targeted nutritional support.

In this episode I delve into a topic that affects us all: heavy metals. Recently, I came across a concerning incident that highlighted the dangers of toxic substances in our environment. This motivated me to share the importance of remineralizing o...