We are a very toxic society today, and we are also very deficient in the correct nutrients, causing a breakdown of the body systems. This breakdown is the result of the accumulation of certain toxins in the body and is a major cause of disease. What is Detoxification? Detoxification and getting rid of these toxins
What is the first thing you think of when I mention the heavy metal lead? If you’re like most people, it’s lead-based paint, which was first used during the Renaissance period. It hit its peak for interior use in 1922, and its use in exterior paint dropped significantly in the 1950s and 1960s but was
Nature is all about balance, and the human body is no different. When one system is out of balance, it causes a reaction in the body that can cause illness or disease. Unfortunately, traditional medicine tends to view each system separately and treat the symptoms presented, instead of looking deeper to find the root cause(s)
I’m so happy that Spring is finally here! It’s a time of reawakening and coming into bloom with renewed energy, not only in the gardens and flower beds but in our lives too. According to traditional Chinese medicine, spring is the time in which the liver and gallbladder need to be nourished. Although you want
The autonomic nervous system includes the parasympathetic and the sympathetic systems. The parasympathetic system is in charge of the organs and their functions, while the sympathetic system is in charge of the fight or flight response to perceived danger or stress, whether that means running from a dangerous animal, being stuck in a dreadful job,
Every organ in traditional Chinese Medicine has a partner – one is yin, the other yang. The lungs are yin, and the large intestine is yang, and they work together to keep balance in the body. The lungs are responsible for taking in the new. This manifests physically as breathing in the clean, crisp fall
What’s Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis? Hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) is a non-invasive screening test that measures the levels and comparative ratios of nutrient and toxic minerals found in your hair. An HTMA can give you insight into your state of health because it can show health issues and body chemistry imbalances before they necessarily
Exposure to toxic heavy metals is a serious problem and contributes to many adverse health conditions. If you work in an industry where heavy metals such as cadmium, aluminum, copper, nickel or lead are widely used, you wouldn’t be surprised to find out that that you have been over exposed. However, in our modern era,
It’s getting to be that time of year! I love to be outside in the spring and summer and I am so thankful that I’ve never had to deal with allergies, but I know many people who do. Spring and warmer weather often cause itchy, watery eyes, runny noses, and sneezing, also commonly called hay fever. These
March is National Kidney Month, and it made me want to write about the importance of Kidney Health! I know, it may not sound like a very exciting subject, but it really is important! These tiny filtering units are located in the small of the back about 4-5 inches below the bottom rib. There is