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Botanical alchemy in a modern world
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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SOME LIKE IT COLD
Lower temperatures are linked to better sleep, decreased inflammation, weight loss, improved blood flow, and even increased cognition.
I recently moved a magical mountain location surrounded by endless waterfalls, rivers, and forest as far as you can see but it also happens to be quite chilly here…
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ART IS EVERYWHERE
Mind Body medicine encompasses all areas of our life and expressing ourselves creatively is a great way to relieve stress and express our emotions…
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RELEASE
This ancient system utilizes the same basic knowledge and meridians of traditional Chinese medicine by manipulating points on the body to release stagnant Qi.
Acupressure is one of the oldest self-practiced forms of therapy in the world…
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MEDICAL ASTROLOGY
“A physician without a knowledge of Astrology has no right to call himself a physician” ~Hippocrates
Medical astrology is actually an ancient science that predates both psychology and astronomy…
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UNDERSTAND YOUR BODY
Your tongue plays a unique role in understanding your body’s constitution; it is the only organ that is both interior and exterior!
Your tongue plays a unique role in understanding your body’s constitution; it is the only organ that is both interior and exterior…
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BALANCE, FLOW, & HARMONY
The human body is a miniature version of the larger, surrounding universe. that harmony between two opposing yet complementary forces, called yin and yang, supports health, and disease results from an imbalance between these forces.
TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) is all about balance, flow, and harmony….
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THE RELEASE
CranioSacral therapy utilizes a gentle approach to release tensions deep within the body by feeling and testing for ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid pulsing around the brain and spinal cord.
CranioSacral therapy utilizes a gentle approach to release tensions deep within the body by feeling and testing for ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid pulsing around the brain and spinal cord…
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UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
These furry friends can also help enhance your social skills and reduce your risk of heart attack.
A furry best friend of course…
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