When done correctly, there are numerous health benefits of fasting. Most of us envision the Master Cleanse or days on end drinking only water when we hear the word “fasting”. While there are many versions of fasting, some of the most beneficial fasts are as short as 12 hours. If you’re like me,…
An Eastern Medicine Digestive Remedy Congee is a healing porridge. This soupy rice mixture is used as a traditional breakfast food and remedy. Congees are very easy on the digestive system and offer an accessible source of energy for the body. Congees form the base of a number of therapeutic foods and can be tailored…
The BioMat is a far infrared heat therapy device. It is an FDA Registered Class II medical device. Far infrared rays can penetrate up to 7 inches into the body. This deep heat stimulates organs and cells to perform better. Recent research indicates far infrared light speeds healing by promoting tissue regeneration. Decreased pain, increased…
5 Ways to Find Stress Relief in Boulder, Colorado When it comes to healing and living a healthy life, there are few things that offer bigger returns than managing your stress level. While stress is an unavoidable part of life, we can take steps to schedule in relaxing activities. I cannot overstate the benefits of…
I found acupuncture when I had a broken heart. That pain is unparalleled. It makes us desperate for relief. I had been left by someone I loved and was finding it impossible to fall asleep at night, my mind racing. In the mornings, I would wake up anxious and lonely. I didn’t expect acupuncture to…
The effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on the brain and health are increasingly being studied and none of what’s coming out is positive. There are dangers of wifi and Bluetooth signals that we may not fully understand, as long-term studies are few. According to the World Health Organization, EMR is rated as a class 2B…
Sweating is an amazing way to boost immunity and sweating for detoxification works! You don’t need any fancy equipment or motivation to do it, though you can get additional benefits with far infrared. If you don’t have access to an infrared sauna, regular old sunshine does the trick. The Benefits of Sweating Anything that…
CBDs are gaining national attention for their incredible therapeutic effects. CBDs are a potent natural anti-inflammatory, with the potential to replace riskier pharmaceuticals. As marijuana becomes legalized in more states, the body of data on using cannabinoids as medical treatments will grow. Stay tuned my friends, this is an exciting topic in healthcare! It’s all…
I have treated my own small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) three times. I tested positive, treated, felt better. Then it came back, and this happened twice. Recurrence is common for people with impaired digestive systems from underlying conditions (like celiac for me!). The good news is my last treatment seems to have stuck, at least…
Moxa is a plant (Artemisia argyi Folium), commonly known as “mugwort” that is burned on or near the skin to stimulate acupuncture points. Moxa has herbal healing uses as well. Moxibustion has been used as a treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2000 years. In fact, the second part of the name for acupuncture in the…
