Welcome to BRMI's Blog Page! Our informative articles cover a wide range of topics including physical, mental, and environmental health and wellness. 

I discovered the unexpected health benefits of having a dog—more laughter, less stress, and a daily dose of joy. Serenity’s love and antics remind me that true healing often comes on four paws.

Anthroposophical medicine is far more than a medical specialty—it’s a whole-person approach to health that integrates the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of life.

Biofeedback fits perfectly within the principle that the body has an innate intelligence and capacity to self-regulate when properly supported. Rather than suppressing symptoms, biofeedback restores communication between the mind, nervous system, and organs — the core of bioregulation.

Join Dr. James Odell for Season 2 of the Science of Self-Healing Podcast! He's the medical and executive director for BRMI, as well as a practicing naturopathic doctor for over 35 years, and he's here to share with you his extensive knowledge of medicine from a different perspective. The Bioregulatory Medicine Institute The Science of Self-Healing Podcast Discover the hidden world beneath your feet — where mushrooms quietly shape life, health, and longevity. In this episode o

Learn a simple blueprint for restoring balance, energy, and resilience—one sunrise and sunset at a time.

Expressive therapy, often referred to as art therapy, is a transformative approach that blends creativity with psychology to help people heal, grow, and connect with themselves in profound ways.

Bach remedies are energetic preparations made from flowers, designed to help release negative emotional states and restore harmony between mind and body.

Is your gut running the show? Explore the gut-brain axis and how digestion impacts mood, stress, and mental health.

Today, aromatherapy is celebrated not only as a complementary therapy but also for its scientifically documented antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antidiabetic benefits.

Auriculotherapy, also known as ear acupuncture, may sound unusual at first—how could your ear possibly reflect your entire body? Yet this...

Penney Peirce reminds us that the root of healing lies in coherence, presence, and conscious alignment.

Inflammation can quietly chip away at your health for years.

Named after the Latin word vagus, meaning “wandering,” the vagus nerve is aptly named for its expansive reach throughout the body. It serves as a communication superhighway between the brain and nearly every vital organ. More than a passive messenger, the vagus nerve is an active regulator of homeostasis, immunity, inflammation, emotional balance, and recovery.

Join Dr. James Odell for Season 2 of the Science of Self-Healing Podcast! He's the medical and executive director for BRMI, as well as a...

This episode offers insights and inspiration for anyone ready to reconnect with themselves and reclaim calm in the chaos.

James Odell, OMD, ND, LAc Over the last few decades, there has been growing scientific interest in the endogenous neurotransmitter and...

Insulin resistance is a major catalyst for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and a host of other metabolic disorders.

From boosting immunity to improving mental health, Dr. Odell explores these wide-ranging benefits backed by scientific evidence.

Do animals instinctively recognize the healing power of touch?

Understanding how habits work can help us make better choices and create the best version of ourselves.