What causes Hot Flashes Hot Flashes is associated with aging, and hormonal imbalance in women and often starts around menopause. Symptoms of Hot Flashes According to the Mayo Clinic, hot flashes may feel like a sudden warmth spreading across your face, neck, and chest. They are accompanied by perspiration in…
Why Choose Acupuncture? Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is often used in conjunction with other ancient healing techniques such as herbal medicine. You may read more on ailments that can be relieved by Acupuncture here. Is Acupuncture Accessible? In our modern world, traditional Chinese medicine has…
What is Acupuncture Acupuncture is an alternative Chinese healing technique whereby very thin needles are inserted along your “energy” meridians. This allows for re-balancing of your energy flow. Acupuncture was traditionally complemented with herbal medicine to relieve disease symptoms and chronic pain. Why use Acupuncture Treatment? Depending…
What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a “hormone” that is produced in your pineal gland and regulates numerous functions in your body. It is primarily responsible for the regulation of your body’s circadian rhythm. Why do you need Melatonin? In addition to regulating your body’s…
Caffeine is highly addictive and can be consumed in so many delicious ways. The scent of homemade coffee in the mornings is so comforting and is one of the best things about mornings! However, caffeine can be quite damaging when consumed in high doses, consistently. Following are a few of…
This Detox Chai Tea recipe serves as an excellent coffee replacement in the mornings! It has a robust, complex taste, while helping your body to heal and rejuvenate. Ingredients 1/2 Cup Filtered Water (You may use milk for a creamier tea.) 1/2 Cup Whole Grass Fed/Grass Finished…
What is the Paleo Diet? The Paleo Diet was created to mimic foods that our paleolithic ancestors would consume, before there was mass agriculture. On this premise, it usually exclude grains, mass produced sterilized dairy, and focus instead, on the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds, healthy…
What is Sun Gazing? Sun Gazing is the ritual of looking directly at the sunrise or sunset to reap the healing sun gazing benefits of the sun. Sun Gazing Benefits and the Pineal Gland The Pineal Gland, which is located near center-brain, secretes the hormone melatonin. This hormone helps…
We all know we should be eating wholesome foods that nourish our bodies, and energize our cells. This Tomato Apple Basil Salad recipe not only delivers on both of these, but also helps our skin glow, and aids in detoxification as well, whilst being sumptuously delicious! This salad consists of…
Sauteed Spiced Pork Belly and Vegetables is a delicious easy recipe that fits into any of the Low Carb Diets such as Paleo, Whole30, AIP, or Grain Free. The star of this recipe is pastured raw uncured, unsalted, no sugar pork belly, that is sliced into small chunks. It is…
Cilantro has numerous health benefits including the ability to detox heavy metals as effectively, if not more, than drugs. It has a unique taste and smell, and you either love it or hate it! But hear me out, it is for your best health, that you consider making this refreshing…
Following are five vitamins and minerals that you are most likely deficient in! These are essential to optimal functioning of our minds and bodies. Magnesium Deficiency You may be deficient in Magnesium and not be aware of it. Magnesium deficiency in our diet has been associated with an increased risk…
What is Chelation? Chelation is a method used for removing heavy metals and minerals from our bodies. The chelating foods/agents “bind” to the heavy metals and minerals and remove them through excretion. Foods can help in chelation of toxic chemicals naturally. Why we should Chelate heavy metals…
What is Vitamin D? It is critical to our health that we increase our awareness of a Vitamin D Deficiency impact on our longevity. Vitamin D is often called nature’s Vitamin. We produce vitamin D when our skin is exposed to the sun. This vitamin is more like…
We need to be conscientious about getting rid of Endocrine Disruptors from our diets and lifestyle choices as they wreck havoc on our bodies. There are natural endocrine disruptors and synthetic natural endocrine distruptors that we need acquaint ourselves with. Harmful Effects As women, we are exposed to chemicals in…
Everyone can benefit from adapting an Auto Immune Diet. In today’s world, we are constantly exposed to foods that work against our bodies, often times increasing inflammatory factors and aiding in the rapid progression of diseases. Spend Time Learning Our Doctors are not trained in nutrition, and are…
Disclosure: Some of the links below for Hypothyroidism are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is commonly referred to as under active thyroid. Your body does not produce enough thyroid…
Is it possible to achieve success after 40? Do you feel like society has written you off since you’ve turned forty? Have you lost motivation to accomplish your dreams, or believe that you are incapable of dreaming new dreams? Would you like to transform your body, start a…
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What are Glutes? There are three gluteal muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. These are gluteus maximus is the largest muscle and controls hip extension, and outward leg rotation. The gluteus medius is a medium sized muscle and controls inward leg rotation. The gluteus minimus is the smallest…