Hair loss can be quite distressing for patients. Causes of hair loss typically include hormone imbalances–from sex hormones (testosterone, DHT, thyroid), nutrient imbalances, stress, or infection. While treatments such as Rogaine can help with testosterone/DHT imbalances, they do not address other causes AND, even if effective, hair loss will return […]
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Pain Relief with Bowen Technique
I’ve successfully used the Bowen Technique for over 10 years to help patients restore balance and reduce pain. This is an incredibly gentle technique that has proven beneficial for conditions ranging from tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, paresthesia (numbness and tingling), plantar fasciitis, back and neck pain, to indigestion, asthma, grief […]
Wakeful Resting–For Our Memories
This is interesting research which reveals that “wakeful resting” helps improve our memory for new information. Wakeful resting included closing eyes and being peaceful for 10 minutes after listening to a story. Sounds good to me!!!
Prebiotics and Probiotics–Do you know the difference?
Prebiotics are foods for the beneficial bacteria we need in our digestive tract. Probiotics are the bacteria themselves. Both are important to our health. Read more here.
Healthy Grocery Shopping Made Easier
The Green PolkaDot may be just the answer for you to save on organic produce and products. Check them out here!
Support Your Local Chicken Farmer!
Here is a report of a link between consumption of antibiotic-laden chicken meat with increased risk of urinary bladder infections in women. Selecting naturally-raised chickens from local farmers: this reduces of antibiotic contamination, supports your local farmers, reduces carbon footprint, and supports more humane treatment of our food. 🙂
First-Aid for Summer
This is a helpful resource for some common summer first-aid needs. Other favorites of mine are: Plantain–put the leaves in a blender with enough water to make a paste and apply to itchy skin (whether from insect bites, plants, etc.) Oregon Grape root tincture (Mahonia spp)–apply topically to minor cuts […]
Breastfeeding–Good for Your Baby, Good for You, too!
A new study indicates that women who breastfeed for 6 months have a reduced risk of obesity in the future. Do be sure to remain on your prenatal multi-vitamin/mineral supplement while breastfeeding. And drink lots of water! Good for you and good for your baby!!
On Our Feet!
Sitting and watching TV shorten our lives! This report states that sitting less than 3 hours per day lengthens lives by about 2 years. And watching television less than 2 hours per day lengthens lives by about 1.4 years. Discover new ways to get on your feet–maybe one of those […]
iFlora Warning
Please pass this information along: iFlora is recalling two children’s formulas due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The products are iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powde. You can read more here.
