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Chronic Pain

Neck pain • Back Pain • IBS pain • shoulder pain Factors contributing to pain and pain perception SittingSitting too long is one of the worst culprits. We often don’t notice until we try to get up and feel all those aches and pains. Ideally the longest anyone should be sitting is one hour. MovingMovingContinueContinue reading “Chronic Pain”

Shifting energy

Seasons changethe winds shiftthe temperature drops Fall begins the transition from Pitta to Vata. With fall breeze, comes the airy energy of Vata. Vata season is dry, changing, cool, and full of creative energy. We may find that this is a good opportunity to shift our mindset, and focus. Vata season can inspire us, andContinueContinue reading “Shifting energy”

Children at home and gluten

Finger painting and Play Dough modifications for gluten free households or celiac family members.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is literally translated to mean the science of life. This knowledge of life is more than 5,000 years old and describes ways to stay well emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Practices such as yoga, meditation, herbs, nutrition, and aromatherapy are all incorporated into a persons customized recommendation for health. Yoga is considered to be a sister science of Ayurveda. Knowing your dosha can help determine what practices are good for you.

Meditation

When you think if meditation, what comes to mind? When I first started meditating, I thought that meditation meant that you had to try to sit still, in perfect lotus position, and clear your mind of all thought. I thought that the only way to meditate was to think of nothing. Well, come to findContinueContinue reading “Meditation”

Mindfulness

Mindfulness has become the new buzz word at the water cooler, in business seminars, and everywhere in between. What comes to mind when you think of this concept? In its essence, mindfulness really just means that you have your mind actively focused on what you are doing…. without extraneous thoughts. But what does this reallyContinueContinue reading “Mindfulness”

Foot Reflexology… that’s the foot massage, right?

“As an autoimmune disease person with anxiety issues, I found this profoundly helpful. I also started noticing that my bowels were functioning better and my sinuses drained… getting rid of that constant head pressure and groggy feeling. Can you say…. Ahhhh”

Probiotics Can Alter Your Cholesterol

A systematic review of the effects of probiotics on the lipid profile concluded that probiotic use is beneficial in improving your cholesterol. This is amazing! My thoughts on the data The systematic review explores how probiotics affect the Lipid profile. There are many non pharmacological factors that affect cholesterol such as exercise, diet, andContinueContinue reading “Probiotics Can Alter Your Cholesterol”

Celiac Cross Reactivity

When the body thinks that you are eating gluten, but you are not. Why would that happen? Gluten is a large protien molecule. This molecule has similar sections as other protein molecules. When proteins share sections that have a similar shape, they can result in the same response. This is super tricky, because not everyoneContinueContinue reading “Celiac Cross Reactivity”

What’s all that racket?

What do inflammation, cellular malfunctioning, and a lack of creative juices have in common?… Creativity is born in quiet boredom. As it turns out a little peace and quiet can do all kinds of things. I don’t know about you, but I’m super guilty of noise.. I’m a talker. What’s worse is that when I’mContinueContinue reading “What’s all that racket?”

What is a phthalate?!

Whaaat on earth is a phthalate… and why should we even care?… First I should say that the official verdict on these chemicals is not yet out. Next I will say, that some people appear to be more sensitive than others. Lastly, I will say that the seem to be everywhere!!! What isContinueContinue reading “What is a phthalate?!”

The Two Sided Skin Story

“I changed what I put on my skin,
but I also changed what I put in my mouth.”
Adventures in rosacea, eczema, and even a little DH (Celiac Dermatitis Herpetiformis). I have dealt with a lot of skin issues. After visits to dermatology, functional medicine, immunology, conducting my own research, and a little experimentation, I have settled on a two sided healing approach. This means that I changed what I put on my skin, but I also changed what I put in my mouth. Let me explain…

The Power of Touch

Stress is a factor The American Medical Association reported that stress is a factor in 75 percent of all diseases. A study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center linked the effects of stress to the weakening of the heart muscle. Touch Therapy Helps Therapeutic touch promotes relaxation, while affecting emotional, physical, and mentalContinueContinue reading “The Power of Touch”