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Botanical alchemy in a modern world
BE ONE
Become in-tune with your body, halt sugar cravings in their tracks, improve digestion, nourish your metabolism, lose weight, and feel vibrant just in time for the sunshine.
Become in-tune with your body, halt sugar cravings in their tracks, improve digestion, nourish your metabolism, lose weight, and feel vibrant just in time for the sunshine…
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Ready to reflect, assess, and refresh your life? Trying just a few of these techniques can get you on the path to renewed wellness.
Ready to reflect, assess, and refresh your life? Trying just a few of these techniques can get you on the path to renewed wellness…
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THE LENGTH
The 20 minute power nap is a quick way to "reboot" while 30 minute nap might just increase the drowsiness feeling. A nap just a little longer, between 40-60 minutes could help increase memory.
Napping is a very controversial subject with parties supporting both ends of the spectrum. Some people swear by naps while others believe it disrupts their sleeping cycle…
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THE CONNECTION
Your mouth really is the window to your health.
Bacteria slowly builds up on the teeth making the gums prone to infection.
Next, the immune system moves in to attack the infection and the gums become inflamed.
If not addressed this can lead to chronic inflammation.
How long are you brushing? The American Dental Association recommends at least brushing for 2 minutes two or more times a day…
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THE ORIGIN
A Baviaran Monk in the 19th century named Father Sebastian Kneipp is considered to be the “Father of Hydrotherapy”. He believed that many imbalances could be cured by water therapy.
Well, I guess I should start with "have you ever heard of a sitz bath?"…
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NATURE’S APHRODISIACS
Physical touch and pleasure are some of the best activities to improve the overall health of your body and mind. And these natural aphrodisiacs will enhance desire, improve enjoyment, and boost sensation. Try them alone or with your partner for maximum results.
Physical touch and pleasure are some of the best activities to improve the overall health of your body and mind…
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FIGHT IT
Bad breath can come from a lot of sources from eating stinky food (like onions or garlic), to gum disease tooth decay, smoking, and even toxins in the GI tract. Bad breath can be embarrassing for you but even worse for others around you! Try these tips to get rid of it for good.
Bad breath can come from a lot of sources from eating stinky food (like onions or garlic), to gum disease, tooth decay, smoking, and even toxins in the gi tract…
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BE PREPARED
Go into this season prepared with a cupboard stocked with healing remedies for common ailments. Here are some beneficial and easy herbs to support your mind and body through the fall and winter months.
It’s the time of year when leaves transform into vibrant hues, sweaters come out of storage, and the air becomes refreshingly crisp…
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It’s time to release
The body does an amazing job of detoxifying itself, but the amount of toxins we’re exposed to on a daily basis has dramatically increased in our ever-more-plastic world—meaning that sometimes, your body might need a little help getting rid of all the garbage.
This season of new beginnings is the perfect time to turn deeper into yourself and rejuvenate your body.
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choose yourself
To some, smoking a cigarette is more than just a bad habit; it’s a ritual that is used to address many physical and emotional states.
When was the last time you smelled the subtle floral scents within the air or really tasted your food?…
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You’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 10 percent of the population in the United States will show signs of a declining mood as the days get shorter and the temperatures drop.
Coming down with a case of the blues? You’re not alone…
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ALL CLEAR
Neti pots irrigate your nasal passages and clear your sinuses
Have you ever had a cold with miserable facial pain or a stuffy nose so bad you have to breathe out of your mouth?…
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THE POWER INSIDE
It creates our fuel; they're like mini power factories inside each cell.
Do you find yourself fatigued most of the day? Sometimes the cause of fatigue can be due to mitochondrial dysfunction…
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THE ALTERNATIVE
TENS units (aka Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) lessens pain by sending painless electrical impulses through electrodes (sticky patches) placed on the skin.
It might seem counterintuitive to use electrical impulses to control pain but it's been used for a very long time in naturopathic medicine as a pain management technique…
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IT’S THAT TIME
It's such a beautiful time of year and the air has a subtle sweet smell but with that comes pollen and allergies.
It's such a beautiful time of year and the air has a subtle sweet smell but with that comes pollen and allergies…
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BIOTYPES
Many people have little knowledge of orthomolecular psychiatry or the characteristics of certain biotypes including Histapenia, Histadelia, and Pyroluria. This form of treatment was much more prevalent before the pharmaceutical industry took over but is still relevant today.
I think one of the best things a person could do is to test for nutrient deficiencies before going on medications to find the root cause or start supporting the body's natural processes…
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THE QUESTIONS
1. Do you feel tired all day even with that double tall almond milk latte?
2. Do you have trouble sleeping at night despite trying to relax and taking lavender baths?
3. Have you gained weight recently or started craving more salty and sweet foods?
4. Have you had to call in sick more often because you keep picking up colds around the office?
5. Have you recently been experiencing more stress than usual?
Do you feel tired all day even with that double tall almond milk latte?…
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RELAX & REST
Contains antioxidants, including plant pigments like cyanidins, essential oils, such as phenylpropanoids and terpenes, and phenolic compounds, including protocatechuic, ferulic, and caffeic acids
Are you still looking at the clock hours later after trying to go to bed?…
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GOOD NIGHT
B 62 is located on the outside of your heel, below your outer anklebone and is called Calm Sleep.
K6 is located on the inside of the heel below your inner anklebone is called Joyful Sleep.
Is your schedule go, go, go and then hit the pillow? Are you still checking your inbox at 10pm?…
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HISTAMINE FOODS
Limit your intake of histamine releasing foods for the season which includes:
Alcohol
Bananas
Chocolate
Eggs
Canned Fish
Milk
Papayas
Pineapple
Shellfish
Strawberries
Tomatoes
The weather is getting warmer and we all have the urge to frolic in nature but those darn allergies are kicking up! What causes seasonal allergies?…
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