Western cultures are increasingly accepting of the fact that we have an energetic system that influences our experience and wellness. Even though the interaction isn’t seen, much like gravity creating tides at a beach isn’t visible to the naked eye, the results are evident in our daily lives. Continue reading
Are you looking for a process to re-energize and cleanse the body? Even if you are not prone to New Year’s resolutions, a gentle detoxification is a wonderful way to bring in the year and support our health through the rest of the winter.
Contrary to many popular celebrity magazines, the focus of a detox is not deprivation or starvation. It is a process of releasing toxins from your tissues, flushing them from your system and nourishing the cells as they re-build in a strong and healthy fashion. Pregnant or nursing women should not detox and anyone with a chronic illness should consult a physician. However, most healthy adults will find increased health and vitality through gentle detoxification. The simple steps below will support the process: Continue reading
Homeopathy is a system of medical therapy that adheres to the belief that “like cures like”. Homeopathic remedies give a very small dose of an ingredient that could stimulate the symptom of illness with the intention to ignite the immune system to rise up naturally against it. The National Center of Homeopathy offers this analogy: “If you peel an onion, your eyes burn, itch and water. You might also have a runny nose and begin to sneeze. If you had similar symptoms during a cold or allergy attack, such as a runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing, a homeopathic micro-dose of the remedy Allium cepa (red onion) would help your body heal itself.” Continue reading
Homeopathy is a system of medical therapy that adheres to the belief that “like cures like”. Homeopathic remedies give a very small dose of an ingredient that could stimulate the symptom of illness with the intention to ignite the immune system to rise up naturally against it. The National Center of Homeopathy offers this analogy: “If you peel an onion, your eyes burn, itch and water. You might also have a runny nose and begin to sneeze. If you had similar symptoms during a cold or allergy attack, such as a runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing, a homeopathic micro-dose of the remedy Allium cepa (red onion) would help your body heal itself.” Continue reading
The cold weather and shortened days have arrived. The human cycle is in sync with nature’s hibernation and craves more time for rest and introspection. However, like some strange challenge, our culture has chosen these months as one of the year’s most frenetic times.
The word paraben is probably found in 80% of your lotions, shampoos, and cosmetics – either in the ingredient list or in a big label announcing “Paraben Free” on the packaging. Why should we be taking note of these ingredients?
Beyond the suspicion of links to cancer, there is proof that numerous parabens are endocrine disrupters. This is a fancy term to say that parabens send confused messengers into one of the major regulators of our body potentially disrupting our fertility, thyroid, metabolism, digestion and much more. Our endocrine system regulates numerous body functions including thyroid, reproduction and metabolism. These hormonal disrupters accumulate in our bodies and water systems through the use of pesticides, bleach, plastics and other chemicals. It is unknown if these confused messengers are being genetically passed on to our children. Since numerous other safe preservatives exist, avoiding paraben preservatives is an easy step to take. Continue reading
Traditions of house blessing and space clearing have been used in almost every culture since time began. It is not a new age phenomena but a proactive way to clear stagnant energy, increase focus and empower your environment. Energetic clutter behaves like physical clutter. It can hinder you, create distraction or simply be something you no longer want.
Clearing a space is not an announcement that something “bad” has happened or that some ill will is looming. A space could need clearing of the patterns of someone who lived there prior to you or the residual anxiety experienced during a tough time. You may simply want to liven up the energy after a dormant period. Continue reading
Marathon time is here! In anticipation of race day runners become acutely aware of the aches that have resulted from long months of training. Is now the best time for a massage or should you wait until you have crossed the finish line? How many days before or after will generate the best results?
In an ideal world, runners would receive massage therapy at least once monthly during marathon training to support muscle health and recovery time, alleviate tension on joints, and minimize risk of injury. If you have not been able to appreciate the benefits of regular massage during training, bodywork can still greatly assist before a long run. Continue reading
With summer in full swing, your skin is being exposed to the sun on a daily basis. You might wonder, do I need sunscreen AND a moisturizer to keep my skin soft and safe from the sun’s rays? Below are tips for choosing the right sunscreen. Continue reading
