Fermented Foods and Intestinal Health

By admin | Published July 24, 2017

The modern world is changing every single day. Because of this constant state of change, our bodies are frequently having to adjust. We have a food supply being degraded and depleted of nutritional content, which in turn, causes our bodies to become depleted. Our soil and water is contaminated with antibiotics and deadly fertilizers. All of which become part of the food chain we rely upon.… Read the rest

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5 Benefits Of Massage During The Summer

By Amy Erickson | Published July 17, 2017

Warm summer weather is here and you are off – grilling, gardening, traveling, running the kids around, the list goes on. So often the busy times in life are the times we stop taking care of our selves. However, the summer months are when your body may need massage the most.

 

We asked our team of therapists why you should get massage in the summer and here is what they had to say:

  1. Massage Is “You Time”
    During summer, you are busy with plans and activities more than other times of the year.
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Core Rescue

By Amy Erickson | Published July 11, 2017

Attention women: Do you experience Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and symptoms like constant low back pain or leak pee?

Crunches and Kegels are NOT the solution. In fact, they can make the problem worse.

Join me in this 4 Week Program to learn a new way to pattern your movements and retrain unhelpful postures and habits to rescue your core.

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Common Health Problems: What Can Massage Do For YOU?

By Amy Erickson | Published July 10, 2017

Common Health Problems: What Can Massage Do For YOU?

Massages are often sold as a purely indulgent treat that you get when you visit a spa or go on vacation, but there’s so much more to massage than just a feel good treat. Did you know that the symptoms of many health problems can be reduced and even eliminated with regular massage?… Read the rest

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Are Your Eyes Red or Inflamed?

By admin | Published July 3, 2017

In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver energy flows upward into the eyes. When this energy is flowing smoothly and working as it should, your vision is clear and sharp, you have efficient night vision and the eyes are bright and well-lubricated.

When out of balance, the liver can generate heat that rises upward.… Read the rest

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Which Is Better, Massage or Stretching?

By Amy Erickson | Published June 26, 2017

Which Is Better, Massage or Stretching?

Massage and stretching are both really helpful ways to keep your muscles relaxed, reduce tension and of course help recovery after an injury. Stretching helps to get the blood flowing to
your muscles, which is great if you’ve injured yourself, or if your muscles are stiff because they’ve contracted due to inactivity.… Read the rest

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Summer Solstice

By admin | Published June 19, 2017

During the summer solstice your yang energy reaches its peak. It is important to harness the peak of this yang energy, because as summer shifts into fall yang energy will decline. This great abundance of yang energy will translate throughout your body because during this season you are active and growing.

According to five element theory, during the summer the organ that receives extra energy is the heart.… Read the rest

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Three Tips to Quiet Your Mind

By Amy Erickson | Published June 12, 2017

Three Tips to Quiet Your Mind

If you are not extremely busy in today’s society, you are the exception and not the rule. We are all in high gear; we overextend, overachieve, and over-stress ourselves to the point of breaking. This can have lasting negative effects on our health! Here are a few ways to break the cycle:

Gratitude

It is so easy to be upset when things do not go our way.… Read the rest

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Massage Is The Perfect Gift For Dad

By Amy Erickson | Published June 5, 2017

Why Massage is the Perfect Gift for Dad

It’s not just stressed moms who appreciate a massage – hard working dads love to receive massages too, and what better time to treat your dad than Father’s Day?

Dads can be so hard to buy gifts for at the best of times. They probably smile when they are presented with yet another tie, gift set or Amazon voucher, but how happy could you make your dad with a thoughtful gift that will really benefit his health and wellbeing too?… Read the rest

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IBS: Relief with Traditional Chinese Medicine

By admin | Published June 5, 2017

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder that affects the colon and causes many disruptive symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be managed with a simple change in diet and lifestyle. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture may be able to help.

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