Pain – The Ultimate Body Cue By Denise Morris CMT,
We have all suffered from pain; most of us try and avoid it, sometimes to our own detriment. Pain (and it’s precursors) should never be ignored, rather it should guide us. Pain in this sense has a purpose; to keep [Read more…]
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By Kelly Kirles, L.Ac.
Yoga has been practiced for over 5000 years. It has an abundance of health benefits yet most people are unaware of what yoga has to offer. Here are just a few research articles on the benefits of a yoga practice: [Read more…]
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By Liz Kelchak, L.Ac.
Skullcap is a Western herb that has been used for many years for anxiety and stress conditions. Skullcap gets its name from its blue flowers, which look like it has two “lips” and resemble the skullcaps worn in medieval times. [Read more…]
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BY: Natalie Kilheeney, L.Ac.
One of the most common complaints this time of year is Sinusitis; a condition causing inflammation and swelling in the cavities surrounding your nose and eyes. This can lead to narrowing of the passageways, where mucus produced by your body can become blocked. This blockage allows infection to set in and can last for weeks on end. Some of the symptoms include: pain around the nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, thick-yellow, or green mucus, loss of smell, headaches, pressure, dizziness, red eyes, itchy eyes, watery eyes, toothaches, bad breath, and ear aches.
Does this sound like you? Are you being affected? If so you are not alone. Nearly 31 million people suffer from sinus infections each year. Likewise, 30% of adults and 40% of children suffer from nasal allergies. [Read more…]
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By Kelly Kirles, L.Ac.
The common cold is caused by a virus, not a bacteria, therefore antibiotics are not an effective form of treatment. However, herbs have been shown to effectively and safely treat viruses by helping ease major symptoms, enhance the immune system, and encourage the body to recover more quickly.
Listed below are a few natural remedies to help you beat the virus before it takes hold. [Read more…]
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By: Logan Klahn LMT, BCTMB
Arthritis is a universal human condition, as we age our joints naturally wear. The amount of wear in a joint is thought to be related to how an individual uses the joint. For example, regularly using improper biomechanics to perform tasks will wear down a joint faster[1]. [Read more…]
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By: Liz Kelchak, L.Ac.
Do you have a desire to quit smoking? Does your family and friends want you to quit smoking? Are suffering from health issues that require you to quit smoking (COPD, heart disease, poor circulation, etc? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, what’s stopping you??
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By: Liz Kelchak M.S.O.M, L.Ac
Magnesium activates over 350 different bodily processes including digestion, energy production, muscle function, bone formation, creation of new cells, activation of B vitamins, relaxation of the muscles, as well as assisting in the functions of the heart, kidneys, adrenals, brain, and nervous system. If you are not getting enough magnesium any one of these systems or more can be affected. Magnesium deficiencies can be caused by many things: mental stress, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, sugar, medications, low thyroid, diabetes, pain, diuretics, and overall diet (low volume in our soils or food)
Most of the population is deficient in magnesium. The following is a list of symptoms that could arise from improper amounts of magnesium:
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By Natalie Kilheeney, M.S., B.S., L.Ac
Most people know that we typically have four seasons throughout each year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. But, did you know that in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there is a very important fifth season that occurs around the last month of summer called “Late Summer Season?” This unrecognized season is very brief, normally only lasting about a month or so and transitions us away from the extreme heat of summer into the calmer, cooler, and declining season of fall. Late summer correlates with the Earth element or the central part of everything. According to the Chinese, in order to maintain good health, it is essential to harmonize oneself with the seasons.
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