Inflammation is a major contributing factor to well over 100 diseases, such as Alzheimer's, arthritis, asthma, colitis, dermatitis, fibromyalgia, irritable syndrome, and Parkinson’s to name a few.
Inflammation is the end result of long-term oxidative stress, or oxidation. Here are some foods that help with inflammation.

Oh, the holidays… This can mean many different things to different people - some full of the warm fuzzy feelings we see in the movies, but for many the holidays are also full of feelings of obligation, family pressures, over-commitments, and lack of normal routines, travel stress etc.  These are all normal feelings, both the feel goods, and the less comfortable. 

Vaginal steaming is a gynecological practice that women have used for centuries. Similar to the ancient practice of Chinese medicine and acupuncture that are invaluable in modern day medicine, we are finding that vaginal steaming can serve to support and heal modern day gynecological issues.

In Traditional East Asian Herbal Medicine, He Shou Wu is in the Nourish Blood category. It enters the liver and kidney meridians while its properties are described as bitter, sweet, astringent, and slightly warm. The earliest mention of He Shou Wu is 713 A.D. and was traditionally prepared in a black bean stew.

Maybe your New Year’s resolution was to cook more and eat better, and now it is two months in and you have a serious case of the blahs in the kitchen. Or maybe you have been a dedicated home cook for years but are always looking for inspiration. Maybe you don’t really know how to cook and don’t know where to start. Well look no further, we have two great books to recommend!

Since the days of Jack LaLane and Jazzercise, most people would agree on the health benefits of a regular exercise training routine to keep our bodies operating effectively and efficiently. Few would argue the importance of getting our heart rates up or “getting our daily steps in.” On the other hand, popular culture seems generally much less concerned about maintaining a regular training routine for our minds.

There is nothing quite like cupping. I have a tendency to repeat this statement to friends and clients who have never experienced it. Cupping is not like acupuncture and unlike massage. It can be slightly uncomfortable but also feel really good. It is rather simple in its application and how it works but is profound in its ability to transform the body.

The days leading up to one’s period can be a challenging time for many women. The emergence of a pimple, a tenderness in the lower back or an increased feeling of irritability are just a few indications that the monthly cycle is about to begin. Whether it is one or all of these symptoms, this is the cyclical reality women live with.

What does your body want?  When do you feel the best both physically and psychologically with your eating?  When we answer these questions, we can trust our body.   We can then identify when things often considered ‘treats’, or ‘cheats’ such as pastries, alcohol, and sugars, etc., are going to satisfy mind and body in a lasting way and bring joy vs. facilitating inflammation in the body and mind.   

Miscarriages are difficult to talk about and the fact that they are common (1 in 4 pregnancies ends in a miscarriage) does not make it any easier to avoid the stigma surrounding them or to understand how to handle this kind of loss. It is a deeply personal experience and can be absolutely heartbreaking.