Meditation can have profound effects on the quality of your life, your happiness, and the way you view stress…
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Even if it’s just for one second. Be in the now and feel every part of the moment
TEA TIME
Imagine a refreshing cup of white tea infused with fresh peaches and a hint of mint while reading your usual morning blog or perhaps a cup of chamomile tea with a pinch of lemon while taking an evening bath. The great thing about tea is the endless options as a delicious drink or an herbal elixir.
Botanical Tea Blends for Glowing Skin, Stress, and Women's Health
Imagine a refreshing cup of white tea infused with fresh peaches and a hint of mint while reading your usual morning blog or perhaps a cup of chamomile tea with a pinch of lemon while taking an evening bath…
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Camellia sinensis
Black, herbal, white, green, and oolong all come from it but they all require different temperatures
Tea leaf brewing guide for optimal flavor and benefits
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world but do we really know how to optimize the flavor and the nutrients out of each brew? …
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PEPPERMINT
(Mentha piperita)
PART USED: leaves
Rosmarinic acid
Plant Monograph: Peppermint & How To Infuse It Into Your Life
The mint family is one of the most useful medicinal and culinary herb families because of it's great taste and healing properties…
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BREAK THE CYCLE
Many over-the-counter face washes strip the oil out of your skin which perpetuates the endless cycle! You go to bed with clean, tight, dry skin only to wake up with an oil slicked face. During the night the skin tries to rebalance but eventually over compensates for the lack of moisture.
Everyday Rituals: Replace Soap with Oil
Doesn't it seem counter intuitive to apply oil to your face before bed instead of washing it with facial cleanser and then doing a little exfoliation?…
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RECIPE
Blueberry & Kale Salad
Superfood Salads
Time to harvest all your hard work in the garden and create yummy, gorgeous salads…
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CRETAN HONEY
The unique flavor is from all the aromatic plants and herbs in the mountains.
Add Some Honey To It
The honey in Crete is internationally known because of its amazing flavor…
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THE HISTORY
Besides being one of the oldest known fruits found in writings and artifacts, it also contains a compound called punicalagin found only in this fruit!
The Pomegranate: Symbol of Fertility, Abundance, & Good Luck
The Greeks have been familiar with this gorgeous fruit since ancient times and in Greek Mythology, the pomegranate was known as the "fruit of the dead" and used to honor the spirits of the dead…
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CLEAN TATTOOS
The biggest issue now is that people are getting tattoos without knowing what is in the ink that is injected into their skin!
Is Your Tattoo Toxic?
In today's society it's now more rare to meet someone without tattoo than with them. The biggest issue now is that people are getting tattoos without knowing what is in the ink that is injected into their skin!
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DETOX
Activated charcoal is heated with a gas that causes the charcoal to expand, creating a porous surface that traps toxins.
Activated charcoal works because it chemically binds other substances to its surface and can absorb thousands of times its own weight.
Cleansing with Charcoal
Activated charcoal has been used for thousands of years to cleanse and detoxify the body…
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Mushrooms are simply marvelous. The sizes, shapes, and colors are beautiful and the health benefits are huge. They are a great source of vitamin D, support the body's immune system, and are yummy to cook with.
My Favorite Medicinal Mushrooms... Reishi & Turkey Tail
No, I'm not referring to hallucinogenic mushrooms! I'm talking about the endless benefits of medicinal mushrooms used for healing and optimal living…
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RECIPE
Kava Cocktails
Kava Cocktails: chic alcohol alternatives
Do you still want to unwind at a party but not feel gross the morning after? My answer, Kava Cocktails…
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INHALE…. EXHALE…
10 Minute Relaxation Technique
Who doesn't have stress in their lives? An easy practice to quickly reduce stress is called the muscle tension relaxation technique…
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PERCEPTION
Reduces the perception of sweetness inside the mouth
Control Cravings: Gymnema sylvestre aka "the Sugar Destroyer" i
Gymnema sylvestre aka "the sugar destroyer" is a powerful herb that reduces the perception of sweetness inside the mouth and seems to increase the perception of bitterness by neural inhibition…
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FARMERS MARKET
IN-SEASON SHOPPING
Sunday Farmer's Market: fresh seasonal shopping
Eating a diet from in-season fruits & veggies provides many benefits for you and the environment…
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WE HAVE IT IN EVERY CELL OF OUR BODY
Dr. Michele on Hydration: It's Essential for Health
We are made up of 60% of it and it is essential to every cell in our body…
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STIMULATE DIGESTION
Bitters can increase nutrient absorption, improve digestion, and also decrease gas and bloating.
Bringing Back Bitters: support your digestion
Our ancestors knew the benefit of drinking bitters before meals to stimulate digestion and it was a very common practice for centuries…
Read MoreThe Secret of Skin Brushing: to improve circulation & exfoliate
The secret to smoother skin, increased tone, and detoxification is easier than you think! Skin brushing has been around for centuries…
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MINDFULNESS
MIND
"The quieter you become the more you are able to hear" Rumi
Practice Mindful Meditation
Finding ways to relax and clear the mind is beneficial to every part of our being. Meditation is totally free and can pretty much be done anywhere.
Read MoreKeepin' It Real With Kinesiology
In naturopathic medicine we believe that the organ systems are all interrelated to the mind and body. Applied kinesiology is a tool commonly used in our medicine to aid in the diagnosis process through a series of muscle testing techniques to evaluate the structural, chemical, and mental aspects of a person.
The kinesiology technique is a method which gets directly in touch with a physical body's electrical system which corresponds to the central nervous system.
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