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What is the Iodine Patch Test?
Discover the benefits of the Iodine Patch Test for detecting iodine deficiency. Learn how iodine impacts your thyroid and overall health here!

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 45 min read


Why Take an Epsom Salt Bath
Why Take an Epsom Salt Bath? People have been adding herbs, flowers, and minerals to their bathwater for centuries to soothe the body and calm the mind. Among these timeless rituals, the use of Epsom salts stands out for its remarkable ability to relax muscles, ease tension, and support detoxification. Epsom salts were first discovered in the spa town of Epsom, England , in the 1600s. For hundreds of years, they’ve been used to treat a wide range of ailments—from sore muscle

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 43 min read


10 Things You Can Do to Boost Your Immune System Today
Support your immune system naturally with 10 simple, anti-inflammatory habits that reduce immune stress, improve resilience, and support overall wellness.

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 43 min read


Sugar’s Identity Crisis: 72 Names for Sugar
Sugar. Would a food by any other name taste as sweet? As it turns out, the answer to that question is yes, and our food industry is literally banking on consumers’ growing appetites for sugar and sweeteners. Take a look at these sugar statistics The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal reported that 74% of products in the U.S. food supply contain added caloric or low-calorie sweeteners, or both. The USDA reported that the average American consumed 40.5 lbs. of refined

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 45 min read


4 Root Causes of Chronic Symptoms: How an Anti-Inflammatory Wellness Program Can Address Them
Discover how an anti-inflammatory wellness program tackles 4 root causes, featuring a fresh, healthy lifestyle. FACT: The majority of chronic symptoms we see today are strongly influenced by lifestyle patterns, environmental exposure, and systemic imbalance. While basic advice like “eat better and move more” can be helpful, many people find that it’s not enough —especially when symptoms have been present for years. When the body is out of balance, addressing symptoms alone r

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 43 min read


What does sugar have to do with my immunity?
10 grams of sugar can suppress your immune system for up to 3 hours! There’s no sugar-coating this: excess refined sugar directly impacts your immune system’s ability to respond effectively. Your immune system works best when blood sugar is stable and inflammation is low. Refined sugars disrupt both. 10 grams of sugar can suppress immune function for up to 3 hours. Research has shown that even a modest amount of sugar can temporarily reduce the ability of white blood cells to

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 32 min read


Become a Label Detective: How to Read Food Labels to Reduce Inflammation and Support Whole-Body Wellness
Sherlock Holmes of the Grocery Store? Becoming a Label Detective is one of the most powerful skills you can develop to protect your body from hidden food dangers. I often joke that it turns you into the Sherlock Holmes of the grocery store — scanning labels, spotting red flags, and refusing to be fooled by clever marketing. This Sherlock doesn’t need a pipe or a magnifying glass (though sometimes it helps), but they do need one thing: the ability to read past the front of t

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 34 min read


Why an Anti-Inflammatory Wellness Approach Isn’t About “Doing It Perfectly”
"Consistency Over Perfection" for a balanced and sustainable approach to healthy eating. Consistency Over Perfection One of the most important reminders I share with clients is this: You do not need to eat perfectly, follow rigid rules, or live “on plan” every single day to support your health. True, sustainable wellness is built through consistency , not perfection. And consistency looks very different in real life than it does in a perfectly curated meal plan or social medi

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 32 min read


You’re Not Crazy — It’s an Emotional Detox
An emotional detox occurs when long-stored emotions begin to surface as the body becomes safer, less inflamed, and more balanced.
We understand that the body stores toxins, excess hormones, and fat at the cellular level. What’s less commonly discussed—but well supported in mind-body research—is that emotional stress and unresolved experiences are also held in the body.

Gwen Krehbiel
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Dry Brushing Benefits: What, Why & How
A person demonstrates the technique of dry brushing on their leg, highlighting its benefits and safe practices for enhanced skin health. Dry Brushing Benefits: How This Simple Daily Ritual Supports Detox & Lymphatic Health Dry skin brushing is a simple, time-honored practice with surprisingly powerful benefits. Taking just a few minutes a day, this gentle ritual supports glowing skin, lymphatic flow, detoxification, nervous system regulation, and even healthy weight release.

Gwen Krehbiel
Dec 23, 20254 min read


Let's Balance an Acidic Urine pH
Many clients ask me how to balance acidic urine pH, especially when they experience bloating, fatigue, or stubborn inflammation. Balancing acidic urine pH is not about making the body alkaline—it’s about supporting mineral reserves, digestion, and detox pathways so the body can regulate pH naturally. pH Concentrated Minerals are one of the most effective tools for restoring urinary pH balance because they provide ionic trace minerals in a form your body can use immediately.

Gwen Krehbiel
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Bibliotherapy: Healing Through Reading
For many women navigating hormonal shifts, chronic stress, or the SHAPE ReClaimed journey, bibliotherapy becomes a gentle, restorative pathway—especially during periods of emotional detox. As inflammation decreases and hormones begin to rebalance, long-stored emotions often rise to the surface. Reading provides a safe, structured way to process those emotions with clarity and compassion.

Gwen Krehbiel
Dec 11, 20255 min read


How to Balance Acidic Urine pH with pH Concentrated Minerals
Understanding how to balance acidic urine pH is an important part of improving digestion, inflammation, metabolism, and overall wellness.

Gwen Krehbiel
Dec 9, 20254 min read


Wake Up Your Inner Healer: The Power of the Thymus
Discover the power of the thymus gland and learn how thymus tapping can reduce stress, boost immunity, and restore energy. Includes step-by-step tapping instructions and holistic lifestyle support.

Gwen Krehbiel
Dec 2, 20254 min read


Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Eating Healthy During the Holidays

Gwen Krehbiel
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Unlocking Hormonal Balance: How to Support HPA and Thyroid Health
Discover how SHAPE ReClaimed helps balance the HPA axis and thyroid function naturally through anti-inflammatory nutrition, stress reduction, and personalized guidance for hormone harmony.

Gwen Krehbiel
Nov 25, 20254 min read


How I Healed Naturally and Why I Believe Every Woman Can, Too
After healing 100% naturally from breast cancer, I learned firsthand how powerfully the body can restore itself when supported the right way.

Gwen Krehbiel
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Why Chewing Thoroughly Is the Hidden Key to Better Digestion
When you chew your food thoroughly, your saliva mixes with it, releasing enzymes that start breaking down carbohydrates thus beginning the digestion process.

Gwen Krehbiel
Oct 28, 20254 min read


Why Use SKIN Healing Lotion
SKIN Healing Lotion is oil-free and is the perfect alternative to traditional oil-based body and face lotion.
Not only will it help you stay on track with your weight loss goals, SKIN Healing Lotion heals symptoms of dry, cracked, scaly and itchy skin. It is the ideal lotion for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and shingles, and it helps ease pain associated with rashes, burns, and muscle and joint aches.

Gwen Krehbiel
Oct 21, 20254 min read


Taking SHAPE Drops as a Daily Supplement
Can I take the SHAPE Drops every day, even if I’m not in Phase I of the SHAPE Program? We are asked this question all the time, and our answer is absolutely yes! In fact, since SHAPE ReClaimed was founded in 2010, we’ve learned that most individuals report feeling much better when they add the SHAPE Drops to their daily regimen after reaching Phase III. Reasons to Take SHAPE Drops Daily: • The SHAPE Drops support energy production at the cellular level. This means that they c

Gwen Krehbiel
Oct 19, 20253 min read
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