If you’re feeling sluggish, foggy, inflamed, or just “off” this week… you’re not alone. Between a weekend of celebrating (hello, sugar, alcohol, late nights 🍀) and the intense shift in weather—snow squalls, heavy winds, and cold snaps—it’s the perfect storm for nervous system burnout and toxic overload. In fact, this kind of extreme, fluctuating weather […]
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common — and increasingly preventable — forms of cancer affecting both men and women. Colorectal Cancer has historically been considered a disease that primarily affects older adults. However, in recent years, doctors and researchers have been sounding […]
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of this complex neurological condition and supporting those who live with it. At Sanctuary Wellness Spa, we believe that healing is most powerful when it addresses the mind, body, and nervous system together. While Multiple Sclerosis can be a challenging diagnosis, many people […]
Each year, National Breast Implant Awareness Month creates space for honest, informed conversations about breast augmentation, long-term safety, and a condition that more women are speaking up about: Breast Implant Illness (BII). At Sanctuary Wellness, we believe deeply in body autonomy and informed choice. Whether you currently have breast implants, are considering them, or are […]
March is National Endometriosis Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about a condition that affects millions of women worldwide — yet is still widely misunderstood and often dismissed. At Sanctuary Wellness Spa, we believe in honoring the complexity of the female body, the nervous system, and the mind-body connection. Endometriosis is not “just bad […]
February is National Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and the very real impact heart disease continues to have on both men and women. Most people think heart disease is something that happens “later” or “to someone else.” But the truth is: your heart is responding every single day to […]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month — a powerful reminder that cancer is highly influenced by lifestyle, environmental exposure, inflammation, and nervous system health. At Sanctuary Wellness Spa, our mission has always been rooted in proactive, holistic wellness. We don’t treat or diagnose disease — but we absolutely support the body’s natural resilience, detoxification pathways, […]
The “Reptile Brain” Theory: Have you noticed it? Conversations escalate faster. Social media feels more hostile. News headlines feel designed to provoke. People seem more reactive, defensive, and emotionally charged. It can feel like the world is operating from its most primitive instincts. In neuroscience, there’s a concept often referred to as the Reptile Brain […]
Let’s be honest. Right now — in America and globally — we are living in intense times. Between ongoing political tension, investigations dominating headlines, immigration enforcement crackdowns, economic instability, global conflict, and nonstop media exposure, many people feel emotionally overloaded. Even if these events don’t directly affect you, your nervous system is still absorbing them. […]
At Sanctuary Wellness, we’re always exploring therapies that support the body’s natural ability to detoxify, heal, and restore balance. One powerful (and often misunderstood) approach is the niacin flush sauna session—a protocol that combines vitamin B3 (niacin) with infrared sauna therapy to support circulation, detoxification, metabolic health, and nervous system regulation. If you’ve ever heard […]
Exomind: As seen on Talk Pittsburgh with Heather Abraham