BlogDetoxification Support Through Dry Skin Brushing
I was introduced to Dry Skin Brushing in my immunology class during acupuncture school. It is a technique that I have used off and on throughout the years and I can attest, that when I do it regularly, I notice health improvements as well as glowing skin. I have not done it lately and [...]
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Purification Recipes
The Standard Process 21 Day Purification Program is a powerful tool to start getting your health back into balance. Unlike many detoxes, the purification program is full of delicious and nutritious foods and shakes. I have found the greatest success with this program when my meals are planned out and I always have something satisfying [...]
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A 21 Day Purification Journey
A journey of a thousand pounds begins with just one … bite?
Like many Americans, I have lost and gained hundreds of pounds over my lifetime. Some pounds were lost, but always regained, through stringent calorie counting and excessive exercise. Many were gained through consumption of processed foods and lack of activity. After years of abuse, [...]
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Be Stroke Savvy Part 2
Strokes are scary and can be prevented, if one is willing to take responsibility for health and live life according to nature’s intentions rather than mass marketing and media. Prevention is by far the best medicine.
If you suspect someone has had a stroke, early treatment is essential for best outcome.
In fact, if someone has a [...]
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Be Stroke Savvy
Cardiovascular disease is on the rise and one of the most feared cardiovascular events is a stroke. A stroke occurs when a blood clot obstructs the flow of blood to the brain. If a stroke goes untreated, permanent paralysis or death can occur.
Of course the best way to treat a stroke is to prevent it [...]
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Sugar Woes-Agave not so great.
Ancient humans consumed an average about a a pound of concentrated sugar a year. Today the average is anywhere from 150 to 230 pounds of concentrated sugar. High Fructose corn syrup and soda plays a big role in this obscene increase.
If sugar were as good for the body as it tastes we would not be [...]
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Happy Meals!
I have spent much of my life determining the best foods to eat in order to support and sustain wellness, vitality and joy. Food should be a pleasure and nourishing. I aim to guide my clients in choosing an optimal diet to support their health and healing.
Simpler is better.
I recommend Simple Quad system of eating [...]
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Treasure Mapping
There is the idea that if you don’t know what you want, you won’t get it and that you must see it to believe it.
A Treasure map helps in both regards.
The treasure map is based on the Ba Gua. The Bagua originates from the I Ching, or “Book of Changes”, an ancient divination tool many [...]
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Four Generations
This New Year I made a Treasure Map to map out my aspirations for the coming year. One of the quotes I put into my career section was “If you get paid for doing something you love, then every paycheck is a bonus.” This past Sunday I felt especially blessed to be able to do [...]
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“Cheesy” Kale Chips and Raw Onion Bread
Looking for healthy snacks to feed your family that are delicious and full of vital nutrients? “Cheesy” Kale Chips and RawVolutions Famous Onion Bread provide a way to get more greens and fiber in your diet while satisfying the salty crunch craving. Fresh Abundance is also selling similar versions of these delicious treats. [...]
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Beets Rock
Beets and their greens are essential for a healthy happy liver and gallbladder. Beets help regulate hormones and support proper elimination. Beets are our friends and should be eaten regularly. If you have a sluggish liver and gallbladder the Salad should be eaten daily and a Purification program may be in store to help you [...]
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What is Qi?
Qi is most often translated as vital energy- though it is much more than energy. Qi is the driving force behind everything. Within the body it is responsible for all physiological processes and structures. If Qi is moving smoothly and properly abundant- the body is healthy and supple and able to move through the myriad [...]
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Fall Tips
Breathe
We get our energy from the air we breathe, the food we eat and the prenatal Qi (genetics) we come into this world with. It is no wonder why many of us are tired and worn down in light of the state of nutrition (a topic for another posting) and our tendency to breathe shallowly. [...]
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Emotions are a Key
There are a number of stresses that can impact our health. Some stresses are obvious: physical trauma from a car accident or injury, clearly affects the injured area. Incorrect or insufficient diet leaves one with food poisoning or malnourished, polluted air disrupts the lungs. These are all widely accepted and understood causes of illness.
Yet we [...]
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Energy Exercises
A core piece of healing through East Asian Medicine is appropriate activity. Most of us know that balanced activity in the form of cardio-workouts and strength training are very useful and essential for optimal vitality. However moving with intention and breath and tapping into core energy areas can provide tools for building your body’s good [...]
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Emotional Self Clearing
Emotional Self Treatment
Emotions can make or break our health, this is a powerful tool and can be done daily to promote emotional wellness.
Find a calm and comfortable area where you can be alone with your thoughts without anyone disturbing you. You are advised to sit or lie down with your eyes closed. Closing your eyes [...]
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Turn Your Baby Head Down With Moxibustion
A breech baby is a concern for the expectant mother. Regardless of where you plan to deliver your baby, you know that crown down is the best way to go. In many cases breach babies between 33-36 weeks will turn head down spontaneously. In rare cases breech babies can turn during labor. So what should [...]
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