Can mindfulness really enhance your health and wellbeing? Nearly 4.3 million U.S. adults think so. That’s how many engage in ‘mindful practices.’ MINDFULNESS IS MORE THAN PAYING ATTENTION Popular media refers to mindfulness as any generic process of paying attention in life (mindfully doing the laundry.) True mindfulness is more precisely defined…
Supplemental Knowledge: Should You Take Nutritional Supplements?
Of all the holistic health products available, nutritional supplements are the most widely used, consumed by people of every age and every lifestyle. WHY SUPPLEMENTS MAY BE BENEFICIAL While supplements should not be used as a replacement for healthy lifestyle choices, (whether prescribed by a physician or self-administered), even those of us who…
Soothe Digestive Irritation with Slippery Elm
Looking to soothe digestive irritation? Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) has a long history of use in American medicine. George Washington and his men found sustenance in Slippery Elm porridge during their 12 days at Valley Forge. It helped soothe “nervous stomach” and provided nutrition when they ran out of food. Medicinal preparations (teas and syrups)…
Taking an Antibiotic? How Probiotics can Help
It’s fairly common knowledge that antibiotics kill some of the health-promoting bacteria that live within your gut’s complex ecosystem. Taking a probiotic supplement can support the way gut flora work together to keep that ecosystem – and you – at the healthiest. HOW ANTIBIOTICS DISRUPT NORMAL GUT BACTERIA Antibiotics are used to…
Tour of the Mints
Mint is anything but ordinary. Are you ready for a tour of the mints (Mentha)? THE MANY VARIETIES & USES OF MINT A historic plant with origins dating back to ancient Greek mythology, and medicinal applications dating back to medieval monks, mint comes in hundreds of varieties. Some mint varieties, including peppermint, spearmint and chocolate…
Digital Devices & Eye Strain + Yoga Eyes
We’re in a new age of convenience and connectivity, and with it comes new health concerns. More than ever, our eyes are in front of screens – from smart devices and computer monitors to televisions and movie screens. And, more than ever, people of all ages are complaining of eye strain and fatigue, headaches,…
Skin Healing Properties of Calendula + DIY Calendula Salve
Considered a first-aid all-star, Calendula (Calendula officinalis) bears the nickname “mother of the skin.” HEALING PROPERTIES OF CALENDULA It’s been used for health remedies and spiritual rituals dating back to ancient Egypt and early Christianity. Boasting antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, calendula is still used to help heal skin inflamed by chafing,…
Reduce Skin Irritation & Inflammation With An Herbal Skin Salve
Before there was a pharmacy on every corner and a doctor at the other end of your cell phone, traditional healers relied upon the natural world to harvest, combine, and formulate herbal medicines to heal what ailed the people. Whether to dress a wound, heal irritation and inflammation, or soothe a baby’s…
Low-FODMAP Diet for IBS
Digestive complaints are among the most common health concerns. If you’re experiencing distress, an integrative practitioner will evaluate the foods and substances you are eating to identify where a reaction exists. There are many ways to conduct a dietary analysis, including food diary, food allergy testing, muscle testing, and elimination diets. The FODMAP Diet is…
Holistic Approaches to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
When the smooth rhythm of the muscles of the digestive tract is disrupted, either moving too quickly or too slowly, we experience digestive distress. For some of us, this distress can be frequent and painful, creating a major disruption in our life and in our lifestyle. Several health conditions are marked by severe…
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