From meditation to bone broth, DIY illness prevention made simple Last autumn, Naturopath Dr. Laura Wollman and Acupuncturist Jon Conant gave us their top 10 tips to prevent illness naturally, the best from Eastern and Western naturall medicine. This year, we offer you these tips and simple home remedies that help you keep sickness at bay. 1. Vitamin C: Many studies …
Traditional medicines help us align with the seasons. We can learn a lot from the patterns of nature and the cycle of the seasons. For example, in Chinese Medicine and 5 phases/element theory, each phase is associated with a season (including late summer, the 5th season), along with foods and self care and activities that complement the patterns of energy …
iWork in Bed? We are the first to admit – yes, sometimes we check Facebook before going to bed. Or we eat lunch with an iPad instead of a friend because we need to catch up on emails. Our instincts tell us it’s not healthy, yet modern life has its challenges. Here are some of the worst technology related health …
Soaring Crane Qigong: Medicine doesn’t always come in the form of a pill. “It just flat out works” says Dr. Murczek, who has been teaching this medical form of qigong for more than ten years. Since he’s a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, applied kinesiologist and homeopath, we think he might know what he’s talking about. And we’re thrilled to have him …
Nasal Specific Treatment is a treatment that has been in use since the 1940’s among alternative healthcare practitioners. It involves inserting a small balloon into each of the nasal passages which is then inflated, expanding the sinus openings. This leads to larger sinus cavities and increased airflow to these tissues. With increased oxygenation, sinus cavity tissues are able to drain …
“Give your immune health a good fist bump!” The best way to prevent illness during the change of weather is to make sure your lifestyle habits are in line with promoting optimum health and vitality. This includes sleep, diet, exercise, stress reduction and others. Naturopathic physicians are trained to help people remove what are termed “obstacles to cure,” essentially, what …
In 1982, Professor Chen Hui Xian was diagnosed with breast cancer. The prognosis was grim, until she began learning Soaring Crane Qigong from one of Master Zhao’s first students. One year later she was in excellent health. The ancient traditions of Chinese healing, movement, and martial arts bring with them a profound and poetic ‘something’ that has enticed more …
Qi, the Force Behind our Vitality & Immunity Qi, Prana, Vital Force, Etheric. These are all words that generally mean the same thing – that special energy that makes us alive, gives us vitality. In this article, we take a dip into how the immune system works, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are many different forms of Qi. …
Snail mail vs. E-mail – the difference between getting your vitamins intravenously vs. orally For the past several decades many practitioners in the alternative health field have administered IV nutrients to help patients with a variety of conditions. One such formulation has been used again and again, with great success. This preparation is commonly referred to as a Myer’s cocktail. …
Yoga as an integrated system for boosting immunity: body purification, breathwork and postures 1. improve the circulation of white blood cells and lymph 2. stimulate the thymus gland and 3. clear the broncials. Immune System 101 The immune system is made up of different organs, cells and proteins and aside from the nervous system – it is the most complex …
A lot of people are concerned about exposure to radiation from x-ray studies. But many back pain patients feel that their conditions have not been properly evaluated unless x-rays or other imaging studies such as CT or MRI have been performed. A recent guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP)1 has clarified when imaging2 is and is not indicated. …
Naturopathic medicine is one of the few branches of medicine that values ancient healing techniques and wisdom, such as herbal medicine, as well as modern techniques and therapies such as conventional lab work, imaging, and medicine when appropriate. Naturopaths are able to balance and understand these two worlds because of their understanding of naturopathic philosophy as well as their training. …
