Inhaled hydrogen is making positive waves as the new “it” therapy on the integrative medicine scene. Why? Because hydrogen (H2) is a potent cellular anti-oxidant with the capacity to increase the body’s pH and give us energy.
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Lymphatic drainage can help alleviate a wide array of disorders, from migraines, to gastrointestinal issues, to eczema. Lymphatic drainage is an important tool to keep the lymphatic system in good condition for optimum health.
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Developed by Dr. David Hill, a leading expert in integrative medicine and therapeutic applications of essential oils, the AromaTouch Technique improves wellbeing by reducing physical and emotional stressors and by supporting healthy autonomic nervous system function.
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We live in a culture where stress is a common denominator. Work, money, relationships, family obligations and caregiving dominate too many of our lives. The need to fulfill all of these roles makes us feel overwhelmed with the anxiety of being unable to meet all of these needs.
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About 8 years ago I told my husband that I wanted to take our kids off of dairy. “But what about eggs?” he asked. “They love eggs.” To which I made some snarky comment like, “Have you ever seen a cow lay an egg?”
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It’s spring. With it comes longer days, warmer weather, cookouts, picnics, baseball and icky creepy crawly ticks. Lyme disease is steadily on the rise. According to the CDC there are over 300,000 new cases of Lyme reported each year (I believe this is HUGELY underestimated but that is a subject for another blog post)
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Holistic Therapies for Relieving Stress Naturally
Access Bars® - An Access Bars® session is a gentle yet dynamic hands-on technique that facilitates the release of limiting thought patterns and beliefs.
I started this post last week in response to the incredible amount of questions I get on the topic. The post quickly grew into three posts. Part 1 is about how to avoid being bitten. Part II is about what to do when you are. Part III, posting next Monday, is about getting the proper diagnosis and the potential pitfalls of antibody testing.
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Today is my 48th birthday. It marks 26 years since I was first affected by Lyme disease. 12 years since my diagnosis and 6 years of good health.
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I wrote about my past history with Lyme Disease a few weeks ago. It got me thinking about what might have been if I had been given the correct test at the correct time. How much suffering would that have saved? The answer is years.
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At a recent dinner the debate got heated over the various diets whirling out there now. One of my friends, a devout Paleo, said “I would bet on the Paleos in a fight. Vegans are wimps.” Is this the new Bloods versus Crips, I thought? Are feuding eating philosophies the new gang wars? Should we put the Ketos, the Plant Paradox people and Intermittent Fasters in a fighting pit and see who survives? People are getting so heated over which nutritional regimen they’ve chosen to follow that they will take it to the mat. The competition is the movement of the moment and people are taking sides.
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We live in a culture where stress is a common denominator. Work, money, relationships, family obligations and caregiving dominate too many of our lives. The need to fulfill all of these roles makes us feel overwhelmed with the anxiety of being unable to meet all of these needs.
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MCT oil, every time I say it to someone I get the same response, “what is that?” MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides, which are fats in most cases from coconuts. These triglycerides are shorter than most dietary fat, which means they do not need to be digested in the same way, making them a rapid source of energy. Additionally, MCT oil has been shown to boost weight loss, brain function, and promote a healthy gut biome.
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Have you seen the many new activated charcoal beauty and health products being marketed online recently? Have you stumbled upon the “Activated Charcoal Mask” YouTube videos and wonder what all of the hype is for? Today, I’m going to share a little about the benefits of activated charcoal to your personal health.
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Incorporating essential oils into your wellness routine may seem daunting or maybe even unnecessary, however this is not the case! Essential oils can be incredibly valuable and transformative for anyone looking to approach their health naturally.
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We live in a culture where stress is a common denominator. Work, money, relationships, family obligations and caregiving take over too much of our lives. The need to fulfill all of our roles makes us feel overwhelmed with anxiety. A little stress can be a good motivator, while too much can be detrimental to our health.
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It’s that time of year again, candy hearts, flying cupids, and chocolate covered everything. Valentine’s day, which happens to be one of my favorite holidays, is coming up this week and I am preparing with plenty of cards and sweet(ish) treats. It may seem easy to pass out the traditional conversation hearts and red lollipops, but why not give your loved ones treats that will actually support their health?!
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Most people eat way too much sugar, many without even knowing it. Everyone knows that a candy bar, or a piece of cake, or a soda have a lot of sugar but how about your organic yogurt? Or the 100% real fruit juice you’re putting in your child’s lunchbox? Added sugars are coming from places that we don’t expect, and are way over our daily limits.
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With all the hype around gluten-free food, people often ask me, “What’s the big deal? People have been eating wheat for thousands of years.” They’re right, of course. Wheat is called the “staff of life” for a reason: it has been nourishing us since the dawn of civilization.
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The holiday season is approaching and soon we will be swept up in the revolving door of office parties, cookie swaps, and potluck dinners. With Thanksgiving as the kickoff event, it is time to talk portion control, now, more than ever.
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