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Somatic Intelligence: Reading the Body’s Emotional Language

Our bodies often hold emotions long before we consciously recognise them. Somatic intelligence is the ability to interpret these signals, —noticing how emotions manifest as posture, breath, or tension, —and using this awareness to foster healing. In therapeutic practice, understanding somatic signals goes beyond self-awareness; it creates a pathway for guiding others in safe and

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The Alchemy of Tincture Making: Extracting Nature’s Medicines

Tinctures are one of the oldest and most trusted ways to preserve the healing power of plants. But creating an effective tincture is more than just soaking herbs in alcohol. The process is a precise balance of solvent ratios, extraction times, and quality control, —each step determining the final potency and effectiveness. Herbal medicine takes

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The Truth About Elimination Diets: What Really Works

Elimination diets promise to reveal hidden food triggers—but do they really work? Let’s cut through the myths and discover what makes them effective (and what doesn’t).   Bloating after meals. Random stomach discomfort. Confusing food sensitivities. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really behind it all, you’re not alone. Many people turn to elimination diets hoping

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The Mineral That Could Transform Your Sleep Tonight (But Timing Is Everything)

Sleep issues? You’re not alone. Many people turn to magnesium supplements hoping for deeper, more restorative sleep—only to find it doesn’t work. Why? Because supplementation without insight is often just guesswork. Understanding how minerals like magnesium work in the body is a science, and the Bachelor of Nutritional Medicine is designed to teach just that.

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Breathwork Mastery: The Science Behind Nervous System Regulation

What if managing chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue didn’t rely on medication—but on your breath? Breathwork is more than just deep breathing. While many are familiar with basic calming techniques, therapeutic breathwork—when applied professionally—can powerfully support mental health, trauma recovery, and overall nervous system resilience.     At Iconic Health Academy, we equip students

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Why Your Turmeric Supplement Isn’t Working—And What to Do Instead

Turmeric is everywhere—in wellness stores, online supplement shops, and even your local grocery. Marketed as a powerful natural remedy, it’s widely used for reducing inflammation, improving joint function, and even enhancing brain health.   But here’s the truth: most turmeric supplements don’t actually deliver the results people expect.   So why the gap between promise

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Could Zinc Deficiency Be Fueling Your Breakouts? Here’s What You’re Not Hearing from the Mainstream

Why Your Skin Breakouts Might Be Telling You About Your Zinc Levels     You’ve changed your skincare routine, cut out dairy, drank more water than you thought humanly possible—and yet, the breakouts keep coming back. It’s frustrating, isn’t it?   What if the real issue wasn’t external at all?   What if your skin

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Fuel Your Healing: How Nutritional Medicine Supports Natural Wellness from Within

What if feeling energised, balanced, and vibrant did not come from a pill, but rather from a plate? Nutritional medicine is a widely recognised natural remedy with effectiveness and potential for the alleviation of chronic symptoms, assisting healing, and restoring the body to its optimal state.  Grounded in science and driven by personalisation, this approach

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Unlock Natural Healing: How Mind Body Medicine Improves Your Health

Have you noticed your heart racing before an important decision? Or maybe a tightening of the stomach before a known anxiety-provoker? These reactions don’t occur randomly; they articulate the deep interrelationship between your mind and body. In this “glowing” world where stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue have become second nature to many, a greater number