Tips for Estrogen Detox - Part 1
Many of the chemicals commonly used in processed foods, smell-good body care products, air fresheners and plastics are now recognized as “hormone disruptors.” This means that…
The Self Care Lifestyle Day 6: Strategies for Self Care Part Two
Day 6: Part Two: Self Care Strategies Continued Mindfulness and Solitude There are two ways to wash the dishes. The first is to wash the dishes in order to have clean dishes and the second is to wash…
The Self Care Lifestyle Day 6: Strategies for Self Care Part One
I got so excited writing about this series that I had to break the all the information into this last day into two parts! I want to begin the final part in this series by expressing my gratitude for…
The Self Care Lifestyle Day 5: Self Integrity
Day 5: Self Integrity: Being responsible about your wellbeing The concept of taking care of ourselves isn’t to be stressed about the things we have to cut out of--or add into--our lives.…
The Self Care Lifestyle Day 4: Buckets
Day 4: Buckets We’ve unpacked a lot so far, and hopefully shifted your perspective a little (maybe a lot!). Now I want to show you some practices that can help you get clear on where to begin,…
The Self Care Lifestyle Day 3: The Way of Self Care
Day 3: The Way of Self Care So now that we’ve expressed some gratitude for being gifted with this life, it’s time to take ownership of it! But how do we become aligned with self care as…
The Self Care Lifestyle Day 2
Day 2: Don’t make time. Make priorities! Time is time is time. Although some would argue that we made it all up, we’ve all agreed to the basic construct of time. Twenty-four hours in a…
The Self Care Lifestyle
This month, we’ve been talking about self-care as a general theme on our blog, and our social media channels. In this last week of January, I want to put all the concepts of self care together…
Bodywork for Conception, Pregnancy and Post-Partum Care
By Kim Boomhower, LMBT Did you know that massage is not just pampering and relaxation? While massage can definitely help you to feel relaxed and indulgent, it also has a whole range of benefits that…
Acupuncture for Faster Workout Recovery and Injury Prevention
Whatever your New Year’s goals are this January, they are bound to include some increased exercise. Maybe this year you are training for a big event? Or are you getting back into…
Are You a Water Element Person?
Winter is here and with the cold weather come all the deep blessings of the darker months. Cultivating inner warmth, more silence, and a turning within are all gifts winter brings. Hard to feel it, I know, when we're all out running around crazy to check things off our lists in time for this party and that trip and this meal. But the spirit and energy of winter can be felt even in the midst of the bustle, and this is particularly true for the Water element in Chinese Medicine.
Healthy Digestion for the Holidays
It’s eating season! Or, I mean, Holiday season!! If you haven’t already overdosed on Halloween candy and then Thanksgiving dinner (and leftovers), you will get a chance to test…