Category: Therapy
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Can an Enema be of Benefit to You?
Since ancient times, there have been various methods described to cleanse the internal organs of digestion and elimination. Yes, even our ancestors understood that a well-maintained and properly functioning gastrointestinal system is essential to good health and well-being. An enema is a simple and gentle procedure used in holistic medicine to address GI problems (such…
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Tips for a Successful Family Meeting
We’ve talked about the importance and benefits of establishing a family’s core identity and values, but how do you actually go about it? It starts with desire and communication. The following are basic steps for starting the family values conversation. One important consideration: Timing of the meeting. It will be easier to get everyone involved…
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Bodywork for the Fascia: Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy (aka Bowen Technique or BowTech) is a form of bodywork that works on releasing tension and stress held in the fascia, the network of soft connective tissue that overlays muscles and organs throughout the body. In fact, the fascia envelops, separates and influences every organ and tissue in the body. Bowen therapy can…
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Skincare Routine: Benefits of Using a Botanical Face Mask
Mother Nature provides an abundant variety of flowers, roots, seeds, pulp, and essential oils from which to create topical skincare remedies. Cleanser, scrubs, toners, masks, and moisturizers are among the cosmetic products that are formulated with botanicals to meet the needs of different skin types. Face masks are easy to apply and a great way…
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A Holistic First Aid Kit for Pets
Many people don’t know that homeopathy is available as a complementary therapy for pets, particularly for routine first-aid care. You can create a homeopathy-based basic first-aid kit using the resources below. Many of the items are available from your local holistic veterinarian office or from a pet store that carries vet-approved complementary pet health products.…
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Nutrient Tracking for More Healthful Eating
Keeping track of the nutritional quality of your meals can help you identify where you are meeting essential daily nutrient requirements and where you may be falling short in getting nutrients that are crucial to good health. This is especially important for people who are following a plant-based diet. An easy way to do this–and…
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Sunbathe Safely to Produce Natural Vitamin D
You’re about to hear sunbathing advice that is contrary to everything you’ve been taught about sun exposure: Get outside, without sunscreen slathered on your skin, and get some sun on your skin. Yes, we said without sunscreen. Why? The only way to activate the production of natural Vitamin D in your body is to be exposed…
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Get Creative with Circuit Training at Home or Outdoors
Whether you’ve been working out in a home gym or have been able to go back to a local fitness center, it’s inevitable that, at some point, you’ll get bored with your exercise routine. This is where circuit training comes in, inspiring creativity in your routine and putting the mojo back in your motivation. Circuit…
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Myofascial Release
You might assume that an all-over body massage will also relieve stiffness in the intricate, densely-woven connective tissue “web,” or fascia, that lays over your muscles. It does, but only to a degree. Fascia is a specialized system of the body that covers and interpenetrates muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, and many internal organs…
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Can Nutrient IV Therapy Benefit Me?
You may have heard about Nutrient IV Therapy during this past year, particularly in regard to nutrients that are known to support the immune system. Delivering nutrients via an intravenous line (IV) has long been a crucial part of medical care. Nutrient IV Therapy is used to deliver vitamins, minerals, and amino acids directly into…