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Feel Good Friday….Oh and I finished Radiation, too!
So much to be thankful for on this Fall Friday. Not only is the crisp weather just an absolutely delight but it’s brought to light so much of what I (and we) all have to be thankful for. This Friday is a big one for me….I finished my 4 weeks of daily radiation treatments. That…
Read MoreHealth Hack #33: Cool as a Cucumber
Who knew cucumbers had so much to offer besides being a crisp, cooling snack or salad partner? These fruits (yes, cucumbers are actually not a vegetable at all!) help boost hydration, support digestion, nudge a stagnant liver and when consumed daily, actually deliver anti-aging benefits. They contain over 50 trace minerals plus glycine and glutamine…
Read MoreRejuvenate & Open Your Heart with Apricots
This small but mighty fruit brings way more to the table than you may realize. It’s packed with amino acids like cysteine and glutamine and loaded with 40+ trace minerals. All of these work together to deeply bind to chemicals inside the body (like DDT) that lower the risk of many types of cancers. Apricots…
Read MoreLearnings from COVID #8: Get Moving!
Hear your heartbeat, build up a sweat, detoxify your body and release those feel good endorphins! Each are beneficial to building immune health which should be practiced now, but also every day. The fact that movement is a focus as people emerge from their shelter-in-place status is really a blessing. The hope is that COVID…
Read MoreHealth Hack #27: Nourish your Lymph Nodes
Lymph Nodes Are Your Body’s First Line of Defense! We’re often aware of our lymph nodes when they are flared up or sore, but otherwise likely don’t spend a ton of time thinking about them. Well now is the time to love the hundreds of these little guys that we house. Our lymph nodes harbor…
Read MoreLearnings from COVID #2: Get Outside!
Fresh air & vitamin D are natural healers Now more than ever we are hearing all about the benefits of both fresh air and vitamin D. It’s in nearly every article you can find on immune health and mental health. And it’s free, available to everyone and we all have time for it now. It’s…
Read MoreAdvice from a Naturopath
Fear and panic will not help us in this situation. However preparation and education will. The CDC is an excellent starting point for the official stance on health and well-being. In addition, however, our natural providers are also doing their part to share effective and healthy approaches to prevention and overall immunity health. Here are…
Read MoreJust. Breathe.
Let’s face it, COVID is putting a magnifying class on lung health and overall immunity. This is ironically right up my alley, as I’ve been addressing both for the last 8+ months. And with much success. A few, easy and simple tips below to help you address mind, body and spirit healing during these unpredictable…
Read MoreHealth Hack #19: Amla Berry – the most potent anti-cancer berry
I’ve discovered so many powerful plants and this one just makes me smile. The Amla berry is also known by different names – amalaka and the Indian Gooseberry. It’s hard to find but has been used for centuries in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Everyone from India knows about Amla, but how many of us do?? The…
Read MoreLove Heals: Understanding Heart Health
Certainly Valentine’s Day is a great reminder to share our hearts and love with those we hold dearest. But every day should be about flexing this powerful muscle and sharing its abundance with others. One of my favorite energy centers is the Heart. About Your Heart Chakra This special chakra is the “pure innocent…
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