It’s that time of year again. Resolution time. We’re all doing our best to do something better than we did last year. For a lot of us, that means trying to eat better. It’s great to set goals and stick to them. A successful detox can give you a renewed sense of energy and strength. But it can sure be …
Tossing Cookies For Your Health
Ever find yourself surrounded by tempting treats in your own home? Sometimes it feels as though your kitchen has been invaded by post-celebration Martians. The leftover cookies stare at you with their little sprinkled confection eyes until you give in and eat one…and then another one. Robin Shreeves was faced with this terrible situation after Christmas and wrote about her …
NEW: (C)Lean Up! Detox Programs with Barbara Birke
There is so much to celebrate in life! But, sometimes a season of splurging, parties and sleeping in late (if we're lucky) can lead to a slump. We feel fatigued and filled to the brim with party fare–all those cookies and cocktails, ugh. Time to clean up? Check out our new (C)Lean Up! Detox Programs with wellness and nutrition consultant …
The Cupping Method to Detox and Remove Cold Symptoms
When you think of ‘cupping’, you probably think of holding something. In this case though, cupping is an ancient Chinese method of detoxification which also carries benefits like getting rid of cold symptoms, relieving aches and pains, and helping you to feel more energized. It is completely non-invasive, easy, and very relaxing and can be done right alongside acupuncture for …
Take Time for Taking Child’s Pose
Why does a time as sparkling and exciting as the holidays have to be so stressful? Our bodies are still dealing with a season’s windy change and now we have planning, baking, traveling and partying to do. It’s a joyous time, sure. But it’s a time of headaches too. I’ve already found myself in child’s pose several times in each …
The French Know How to Motivate
The French do a whole lot of things right. Bread, cheese, shoes, and films to name a few. They also know how motivate people. Or so it seems from this ad for Contrex, a bottled mineral water. I mean, look at those women go. I don’t usually get quite that excited about my workout. But then, I’ve never had the …
What is Acupuncture and How Can It Help Me?
For a long time, it was hard to sort out the good acupuncture from the bad acupuncture and the media was largely to blame. Fortunately, a public push in more knowledge about healing methods which go beyond the western frame of reference has resulted in acupuncture becoming not only accepted, but widespread. However, you may only think of acupuncture as …
Using Acupuncture for Stress Relief
Pain relief and acupuncture are known to go hand in hand, but stress relief closely follows in the list of benefits with acupuncture. Acupuncture is often used as a means of stress relief because it is painless, relaxing and alleviates many other symptoms of stress including things like headaches, backaches and neck pain. But how does acupuncture-an alternative and physical …
November’s Last Sunday: a mini-retreat with Shaney Aalbers
The holidays: The most hustling and bustling time of the year. But amidst the errands, the preparations and the parties, it's also a time to pause, reflect, and express gratitude. Join Shaney Aalbers for November's Last Sunday, a special mini-retreat in which we will slow down and extend our practice to experience gratitude and seek attention for the self. Safe …
We’re Lululemon’s Studio of the Month!
Hooray! We’re Lululemon‘s Studio of the month! Do you know what that means? I’ll tell you: It means every Thursday and Sunday this month a teacher from Root Whole Body will be teaching a FREE in-store class at Lululemon in the Pearl. 1231 NW Couch. Come join us! Here’s the schedule: Thursday 11/3 7:30-8:30pm: Jill Allen Sunday 11/6 10-11am: Nikki …
Preserving One’s Energy Through Acupuncture
Those who only know a little about acupuncture often think of it as a way to get pain relief and that’s true. However, what acupuncture is at its core is a method of manipulating and preserving energy, also known as the Chi of a person. The main goal of acupuncture is actually preserving energy and through this, pain relief and …
Our Very Own Food Whisperer With Her Favorite Strategy For The Holidays
The holidays are not too far away. It's time to prepare yourself before you're busy preparing everything else. Are you looking forward to this time of joy, togetherness, and overeating? Are you worried about eating too much and ending the year with a few more pounds than you wanted? Or simply not feeling the way you want? Do not fear. …