Here’s an opportunity to know your mind better. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course has been transforming lives for nearly 50 years. When medical studies reference “an 8-week mindfulness class,” they are referring to this program. Physicians such as Peter Attia, Mark Hyman, and Akil Palanisamy frequently reference MBSR in their work.

When I took my first MBSR course in 2010, it felt like a missing link in modern medicine. I saw clearly how stress influences health. After more than a decade studying Functional Medicine, I now understand stress as a cornerstone of inflammation and disease. Stress-reduction practices can influence health just as powerfully as nutrition, movement, and sleep.

Through years of training with The Center for Mindfulness and attending silent meditation retreats, I became qualified to teach this course. My vision has always been for MBSR to be an integral part of every patient’s wellness plan.

Upcoming Virtual MBSR Course (Zoom)

• Mondays 9:00–11:30 AM
• March 2 – April 20, 2026
• Mandatory Orientation: February 27, 2026 5:00–6:00 PM
• Cost: $500

Free for current Whole Health Evolution Members and other Functional Medicine Members: please email here to register.

Members Only: please email here to register.

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Sedona Physical Therapy Collaboration
February 11, 2026  5:00 PM

I’m delighted to present Stress, Hormones, and Health at Sedona Physical Therapy, a newly renovated practice in Sedona. We’ll explore practical ways to take care of your health, naturally. Spouses encouraged.

Please RSVP: hello@flagstafffunctionalmedicine.com
Space is limited - a headcount is required.

"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.”
— Thomas Edison

Lunar New Year — February 17, 2026
The Lunar New Year marks a cosmic shift - one that aligns more naturally with our biological rhythms than the Gregorian calendar created in 1582. Our bodies follow nature, not arbitrary timelines.

When we allow nature to guide us, the body often responds with greater ease - improved sleep, more balanced hormones, and steadier neurotransmitter function. I’ve personally observed this over the past decade and continue to be rewarded whenever I let nature set the pace.

Resources for Seasonal & Planetary Alignment

• Danielle LaPorte - Free equinox and solstice meditations
  DanielleLaPorte.com
• Cate Stillman (Yogahealer) - Ayurveda and seasonal wisdom
  Yogahealer.com

Rooted in Healing

This month on Rooted in Healing, I’m excited to welcome physicians who bridge conventional medicine with prevention, lifestyle, and integrative approaches:

• Holly Papaneck, DO - ICU physician discussing preventable pathways to critical illness

• Carlos Reynes, MD - Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Internal Medicine

• Akil Palanisamy, MD - Autoimmunity, Ayurveda, and reversing inflammatory cascades

Listen Live at KAZM 106.5 FM / 780 AM
Prior episodes are available in the archives at MellowMountainRadio.com and on Apple Podcasts.

Thank you for supporting this mission to expand healing through education. Please share with anyone who may benefit.

TruDiagnostic Discount - Through June 2026
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February Recipe- Get Excited to Ferment!

I’ve been fermenting and sprouting in my kitchen for over a decade. Nothing compares to fresh, living food made at home. Your body will feel the difference.

Fermented Daikon Radishes

A crisp, tangy probiotic side to support gut and digestive health.
Fermented foods are living foods. Start with small servings if new to fermentation. 

Ingredients

1 large daikon radish (about 1 lb), washed
1–2 tsp sea salt
1-2 cloves garlic, sliced
Fresh ginger, thinly sliced
Optional: black peppercorns, mustard seed, chili flakes
Filtered water (as needed)

Instructions

 1. Prep the daikon
Slice into ¼–½ inch rounds or julienne for faster fermentation.
2. Salt massage
Place daikon in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and massage 3–5 minutes until liquid releases.
3. Pack the jar
Tightly pack daikon into a clean glass jar, layering in garlic, ginger, and spices if using.
4. Add brine
Ensure vegetables are fully submerged.
If needed, dissolve 1 tsp salt in 1 cup filtered water and top off.
5. Weigh down
Use a fermentation weight or small glass to keep daikon below the brine.
6. Ferment
Cover loosely or with a fermentation lid. Leave at room temperature (65–75°F / 18–24°C).
7. Taste & store
2–3 days: mild
5–7 days: tangy
Once desired flavor is reached, seal and refrigerate. Keeps weeks to months.

Serving Ideas

With fish or meat
In salads or grain bowls
Alongside roasted vegetables
On tacos or sandwiches

Flavor Variations

Spicy: chili flakes
Golden: turmeric + black pepper
Citrus: lemon or orange zest

Connection Call for Prospective Members

If you feel ready to explore what healing could look like for you, I’d love to connect. I offer a complimentary 15-minute connection call to see if this work is a good fit. Schedule Here for Connection Call

All my best,