Sunshine Sharing
Natural Health & Wellness Article Archive
Over the years, I’ve shared Steven Horne’s Sunshine Sharing newsletters with my clients and community because they offer valuable education on herbs, nutrition, natural health, and whole-body wellness.
As a Certified Natural Health Professional, Gut Health Coach, Herbalist, and Aromatherapist, I believe understanding how your body works is an important part of taking charge of your health.
This archive brings together educational articles covering gut health, healthy habits, metabolic wellness, chronic pain and inflammation, herbal remedies, essential oils, and more.
Whether you’re looking to improve digestion, support your metabolism, manage everyday stress, or learn more about natural approaches to wellness, you’ll find plenty of information to explore.
Choose a topic below to get started.
Explore Natural Health Topics
Gut
Health
Digestion, probiotics, intestinal health, and the gut-brain connection.
Healthy
Habits
Nutrition, sleep, stress, emotional wellness, and everyday habits.
Metabolic Health
Blood sugar, circulation, hormones, heart health, and energy.
Chronic Pain &
Inflammation
Nervous system health, inflammation, joint health, and natural support.
More Natural Health Articles
Herbal medicine, aromatherapy, immune health, and more.
These newsletters are provided for educational purposes only. Some product references and recommendations may have changed since their original publication.
To learn more about Steven Horne and his natural health education, visit the official Sunshine Sharing publication page.
Gut Health
Are You Getting Enough Smoothage – Discover how mucilaginous herbs and soluble fiber support digestive health, intestinal comfort, and regularity.
Beneficial Bacteria – Learn about the importance of a balanced gut microbiome, what happens when it becomes imbalanced, and ways to support beneficial bacteria.
Heal Your Gut – Heal Your Body – Learn about how to keep your intestinal system healthy, including leaky gut and elimination.
Moving Beyond the Labels – The gut-brain connection and how nutrition, gut health, and natural wellness approaches may support mental and behavioral health.
Parasites – Learn about the different types of parasites, how they can affect digestive health, and natural approaches.
Spring Cleaning for Your Body – Learn about cleansing your body and the different types of cleanses.
Tummy Troubles – Learn how low stomach acid, intestinal dysbiosis, and hiatal hernias may contribute to digestive discomfort and other health concerns.
You Probably Need Digestive Enzymes – Learn about the role digestive enzymes play in breaking down food, supporting nutrient absorption, and when supplementation may be considered.
Healthy Habits
Are You Getting a Good Night’s Sleep? – Learn about the factors that affect sleep and discover practical tips to help you get a better night’s rest.
Are You a Sugar Addict? – Learn about how much sugar is too much sugar, tips to help you decrease how much you are eating.
Cellular Detoxification – Learn about environmental toxins and natural approaches to help minimize them.
Do You Feel Burned Out? – Learn about the 3 phases of stress and what you can do to support your body to recover.
Electromagnetic Pollution – Explore electromagnetic fields (EMFs), potential health concerns, and practical approaches to reducing everyday exposure.
Emotions and Your Health – Learn how your emotions can impact your health, making you sick or stronger.
Everyday Health – Learn about the six small changes that can promote better health and amazing results.
Exploring the Mind Body Connection – Learn how thoughts, emotions, and the placebo effect can influence physical health and well-being.
Fats Can Be Good For You and Find the Fats That Are Good for You – both discuss which types of fats you should limit and which fats are healthier for you.
Let Food Be Your Medicine – Using food, fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs to help support better health.
Loving the Skin You Are In – Learn about common skin disorders (acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema) and how you can support healthy skin from the inside out.
Naturally Hair and Scalp Care – Using herbs, essential oils, and nutrients to create beautiful, healthy hair and scalp.
Nourishing Adaptogens – Do you feel stressed, fatigued, or unable to sleep? It’s time to learn how to support and nourish your adrenals.
Stress – Learn more about stress and natural approaches to help you manage it.
Metabolic Health
7 Keys to Heart Health – Explore seven important factors that contribute to cardiovascular health and ways to support a healthy heart.
Balanced Woman – Balancing hormones from puberty through menopause, how stress affects hormone balance, and what estrogen dominance is.
Balancing Men’s Hormones – Learn about male hormones and their influence on weight, mood, and prostate health.
Balancing Your Blood Pressure Naturally – Shares information on both high and low blood pressure along with nutritional information to support healthy levels.
Does Your Liver Need Help? Shares information on the liver and what its role is in your health and the regulation of cholesterol and blood sugar.
Don’t Let Your Heart Fail You – Explore common questions about heart disease, including cholesterol, statins, dietary fats, and salt.
Escaping the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster – Learn about sugar cravings, the good vs. bad carbohydrates, and tips to help curb the highs and lows.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins – Learn about the fat-soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, and how they impact your health.
Healing the Heart – Learn about common cardiovascular concerns and natural approaches to supporting heart health.
Is Your Thyroid Function Balanced? – Learn about thyroid imbalance and how you can support healthy thyroid function.
Let Your Blood Flow – Learn about circulation, blood flow, and natural approaches to supporting vascular health.
Menopause – Learn about hormonal changes during menopause and natural approaches to supporting a healthy transition.
Menstrual Problems – Learn about the roles estrogen and progesterone play and natural remedies to help keep them balanced.
Mineral Deficiencies and Disease – Explore the importance of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and other major minerals in maintaining health.
Mitochondria – Learn how mitochondria help produce cellular energy and support overall health.
Nitric Oxide – Learn about the role nitric oxide plays in blood pressure, circulation, and energy.
Solving the Mystery of Hypertension – Learn about blood pressure, beta blockers, and the role inflammation plays.
Trace Minerals – Learn the role trace minerals play in your health and how you can naturally optimize your intake.
Understanding the Rivers of Life – Learn about red blood cells, anemia, low blood count, iron deficiency, and how to support your red blood cells.
Water-Soluble Vitamins – Learn about B-complex vitamins and vitamin C, including their roles in energy production, nervous system health, stress response, and overall wellness.
Chronic Pain and Inflammation
Balancing the Nervous System – Learn about the autonomic nervous system and how it reacts differently based on whether you are calm or stressed, and natural tips to keep it balanced.
Endocannabinoid System – Discover how the endocannabinoid system works and its role in maintaining balance throughout the body.
Harnessing the Healing Power of Your Mind – Explore the mind-body connection and how thoughts and emotions can influence physical well-being.
Healing with Topical Applications – Shares natural remedies and how to use compresses, fomentations, poultices, oils, lotions, salves, baths, and soaks.
Inflammation, The Flame that Lights All Disease – Learn what inflammation is and how chronic inflammation can fuel health concerns.
Lymphatic Drainage – Learn about the lymphatic system, its role in overall health, and ways to support healthy lymphatic flow.
Painful Joints and Stiff Muscles – Learn which issues can cause joint pain and natural remedies to help relieve it.
Neurodegenerative Diseases – Learn about neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s, MS, and ALS, as well as natural approaches to supporting nervous system health.
Recovering from Past Trauma and Emotional Wounds – Explore how past trauma can affect emotional and physical well-being and approaches that may support recovery.
Safe Natural Solutions for Chronic Pain – Learn about natural approaches that may help manage chronic pain and support everyday comfort.
More Natural Health Articles
Are You Feeling Stuffed Up? – Learn about rhinitis, allergies, and sinusitis and natural remedies that can help during allergy season.
Astringent Herbs – Learn what makes an herb an astringent herb and how you can use their properties to support your health.
Balance Your Energy and Improve Your Health with TCM Formulas – Learn about TCM, meridians, the five elements, and keeping them balanced.
Biological Terrain – Learn about the concept of biological terrain, its different stages, and approaches to supporting balance in the body.
Boost Your Immune System – Learn about your immune system and how to build a healthy one.
Choose the Right Supplements for Your Blood Type – Explore the blood-type approach to choosing foods and supplements and the philosophy behind it.
Chronic Lyme Disease – Learn about chronic symptoms associated with Lyme disease and natural approaches to supporting overall wellness.
Do You Struggle to Breathe Freely? – Learn about lower respiratory issues, including chronic cough, bronchitis, and asthma, and supporting lung health.
Energetic Aromatherapy – Learn about aromatherapy and how essential oils may support mood and emotional well-being.
Fungal Friends and Foes – Learn about fungal infections, gut health, and the beneficial roles of certain yeasts and mushrooms.
Healing Your Body Electric – Learn about pH balance, its role in the body, and the natural approaches discussed in this newsletter.
Health from the Sea-Algae – Learn about kelp, dulse, and seaweed and their health benefits.
Herbal Medicine for Children – Learn about herbal teas, glycerites, syrups, and herbal remedies to support children’s health.
Herbs vs. Medicines – Learn the difference between pharmaceuticals and herbs, and the role each plays.
Holistic Care and Herbal Remedies for Cancer – Explore complementary approaches to wellness, including the use of herbs for supportive care alongside conventional cancer treatment.
How Are You Methylating? – Learn about methylation and its role in gene regulation, liver function, and nervous system health.
Learning Disorders in Children – Explore nutrition, environmental factors, and nutritional support that may influence learning, attention, and focus in children.
Lobelia – Learn about lobelia and why it’s known as the intelligent herb.
Medicinal Mushrooms – Learn about medicinal mushrooms, including cordyceps, reishi, shiitake, maitake, turkey tail, and chaga, and their traditional uses and potential health benefits.
Memory Loss – Learn about age-related memory changes and practical approaches to supporting memory and cognitive health.
Mending the Mind – Learn about brain health, concussions, inflammation, and what you can do to support brain and nervous system health.
Natural Remedies for First-Aid – Learn to create a natural health first aid kit with herbs and essential oils.
Nature’s Infection Fighters – Explore nutrition and herbs traditionally used to support immune health during illness.
Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Learn about PTSD, its symptoms, and supportive approaches to nervous system and emotional well-being.
Shining a Light on Depression – Learn about serotonin, SSRIs, and natural approaches that may support emotional well-being.
Spice Up Your Health – Learn how to use spicy herbs and what their health benefits are, including promoting circulation and stimulating digestion.
Staying Healthy with the Time and Seasons – Learn more about the meridian clock according to TCM and how to promote health through the changing seasons and five elements.
Support Your Spine – Explores the causes of back pain and neck pain and natural approaches to supporting spinal health and managing discomfort.
The Truth About Immunity – Learn about the parts of the immune system, antibiotic resistance, and natural tips to support yours.
There is a Cure for the Common Cold – Explore the body’s response to colds and flu, including the role symptoms play in the immune response.
The Vital Importance of Urinary Health – Learn about the urinary system and common concerns, including edema, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and prostatitis.
Thriving in a Toxic World -Learn about environmental pollution and practical approaches to reducing everyday exposure.
Ready to Put What You Learned into Practice?
Many of the natural health approaches discussed in the Sunshine Sharing newsletters have been part of my own wellness journey, including my journey with RSD/CRPS.
That’s why I wrote my book, The Healthy Habits Challenge, a guide to help men and women over 40 take charge of their health and create sustainable habits that focus on the whole body, so you can age the healthy way.