White blood cells are the first responders of the immune system within the human body. They are the heroes that step up and confront pathogens or perform other defensive actions needed to maintain optimal health. Most of the time, these actions go unnoticed but internally there is often a conflict taking part and the more […]
“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” ~Shira Tamir Welcome to the fall season of 2021! As earth energy winds down and growth begins to slow, so too does the inner body clock. This is primarily felt by those living in a classic four season location, […]
“Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” ~Van Morrison Welcome to the expanse of summer which opens its arms wide for a full spectrum of opportunities that bring outdoor activities and lazy days; succulent foods and healthy desserts; physical connection and meditative walks. Summer is a time to engage […]
People are tired. If you ask most, it seems they are exhausted from so many factors which may include work, relationships, societal challenges or just world news. Add in a diet loaded with processed sugars, nutrition-less carbohydrates, chemical preservatives and the body suffers on all fronts. Most people forge through life any way they can, […]
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” – Margaret Atwood As winter roars to a close, savor the opening of spring when temperatures slowly rise and breezes turn into aromatic treats. This year, hope glimmers on the horizon as it is easy to feel a literal “spring” in […]
Pain can be anything from an occasional sore joint or muscle discomfort to a chronic ache that just won’t go away. The body is notorious for sending out signals that may indicate something serious but if a medical assessment is made and there is little a conventional approach can do, pain management through herbs, acupuncture, […]
Outside of year-round warm climate locations, cold winter months means being indoors way more. This is the perfect breeding ground for pathogens that can compromise health on many levels. Add in less activity and high starch “comfort foods” and the body could be more challenged with maintaining optimal functioning than during any other season. Don’t […]
Take away the noise, take away the hurried life so many have unwittingly embraced and only then can the mind truly open. ~ Anonymous For almost one year now humans have been forced into a privileged opportunity: To live amongst loved ones who are always there or to confront loneliness that has long been waiting […]
Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and the Creative Self “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This was a question we often heard as we went about our unfettered world full of six year old imaginings. A paper airplane maker, a dinosaur trainer, a flying superhero, a naturopathic doctor, these were some of the […]
“One positive thought produces millions of positive vibrations.” ~ John Coltrane Finding resilience in a season of shedding, cleansing, and preparing, physical and mental clarity may seem like a challenge, but it is more like an opportunity. Walking into fall 2020, as unease seems to dominate so much outside noise, hope continues abound for more […]