Several of you have asked me recently what the difference between a massage therapist and a natural health practitioner practicing naturopathic bodywork is. This month’s post is all about what the differences are and what you can expect in a bodywork session with me. Let me begin by saying massage […]
Our body has several channels of elimination. These are: sweating, respiration, urination, bowel function, and lymph. All of these are vital for the body to clean itself and maintain optimum health. Over the next few months, we will consider each of these in turn with suggestions of how to love […]
It is that time of year when children go back to school, many are still vaccinated and shed viruses to share with everyone, and many people get sick. I thought it might be helpful to have more information on our common flu and new ideas on how to handle it. […]
While I firmly believe most people do better incorporating at least some animal products (especially organic butter for a healthy, balanced fat), I also recognize we need to eat more alkalizing foods. Recall from last month’s post about pH and You creates alkalinity in the body. This includes foods. In […]
Our glandular, or endocrine, system is intricate and complex. It strives to maintain a harmonious balance, called homeostasis, of our delicate biochemistry. Interestingly, these glands have an enormous impact on our health, structure, and even our personality. By using glandular body typing, we can gain some insights into physical and […]
What is pH? It is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration; a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. You can remember this by knowing the p stands for potential or presence of and the H is the chemical symbol for hydrogen. With a sample of the first […]
You may have seen iridology listed under our services or have heard of it but don’t really know what it is. Iridology, simply, is the analysis and study of the iris and pupil. These areas are like a map. They show several things, including: Physiological conditions Inherited tendencies Psychological health […]
We realize that light affects us when we think of things like SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), however many of us do not realize the profound influence light has on our health—both for good and bad. Let’s consider the good things: • Color therapy light helps to bring the body back […]
That is the question. And it is a doozy. With the fear expressed from both sides of the horrors of doing whatever choice they oppose, it is confusing. There is no one real answer that fits everyone in the end. Although I do not believe in vaccinating based on the […]
I know most of you take some form of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. I wanted to give some information on why herbs are different than drugs and how they are similar. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HERBS AND DRUGS? The difference between herbal therapy and drug therapy is illustrated […]
