Kicking off Season ❸, we open with a light-hearted look at cold and flu season. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, a cold or flu has a purging and healing effect on the body. Stress plays a huge role in our susceptibilty and self-awareness can made a big difference in our health. The weather…
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“How to Catch a Cold” – A Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine
There is no virtue in recalling the exact moment it occurred. At this point, it might be better to make acceptance (and tissues) your primary focus. It’s tempting to imagine how (and when) this stealthy intruder breached the gates of your now apparently wide-open immune system – but it might be more energy efficient to…
Biotics and the Pros of Fermented Foods 🥗
“For the general person of good health – looking to get healthier – fermented foods are highly recommended.” Amy Florian is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) who specializes in food and dietary issues. Much research has indicated that our immune and mental health are partly governed by the state of our gut and digestive tract. Florian…
Detox with a Simple Trip to the Sauna
Sauna bathing, a tradition in Finland for many years, is commonly thought of as a relaxing way to ease joint and muscle discomfort. Recently, there is much emerging evidence to suggest the activity has a plethora of benefits beyond a simple time-out in a stressful day. The therapy shows a reduced risk of developing vascular…
Nature, Therapy and Beyond 