Many of us wait all year for the summer to arrive and have fond memories of the days spent relaxing under the sun far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is associated with the element of fire. In Ayurveda, summer is associated with the Pitta Dosha that often has characteristics like excess body heat, irritability, and …Continue Reading
Natural Remedies
How To Relieve Your Sore Muscles Quickly After A Tough Workout
Muscle soreness comes with the territory of living an active, healthy lifestyle. Whether you consider yourself a gym rat, an avid outdoor adventurist, or you’re getting back into the swing of a fitness routine, you’re bound to overwork from time to time. It comes as no surprise when we experience sore muscles, we’re pushing our limits and becoming stronger than we were …Continue Reading
5 Ways For Busy Moms To Integrate More Balance In Their Lives
Has your personal time landed on the bottom of the to-do list? Most moms know on some level that self-care is important but actually doing it is another thing. It's common for moms get stuck in a rut by putting others first and forgetting to take care of themselves. Here's five ways to integrate more self care and balance for busy moms on the go.Let Others …Continue Reading
How To Decrease Pain And Improve Movement Naturally
Your body is made to move, it wants to move, and moving makes it healthier-but what happens when you have pain? Pain can be extremely debilitating, interfering with your daily activities, making you feel uncomfortable, and even increasing your risk of depression. As a naturopathic physician, I would advise a holistic approach that focuses both on the mind and body.Food as …Continue Reading
How Science Proves We Need Nature To Be Healthy
Does science really need to prove something that Hippocrates said thousands of years before? In ancient Greece, healing temples were strategically built in a location with pure water, fresh air, nature, and beautiful surroundings because they understood the connection between health and nature. The experience of nature is a multi-sensorial experience incorporating touch, taste, …Continue Reading
