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 …
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. We know that most of our friends at Root are well read about healthy practices like eating right, exercising and meditation. But as healthy minded people, we sometimes need some ‘ammunition’ to help our kids and our partners be on the same page. Holistsic nutritionist …
Arouse in Yourself an Eager Want Dale Carnegie, author of the indispensable best seller How to Win Friends and Influence People says a fundamental technique for getting people to change course is to “arouse in the other person an eager want”. In other words, get them to feel a strong desire that comes from within. Use psychology in your favor to …
Winter is coming… …as the Starks from The Game of Thrones would say. Be prepared. While you’re still glowing from summer river runs and backyard BBQs, take this healthy dose of vitality you’ve received from the summer sunshine and keep that momentum going into the next few months as you fortify your immune system for winter. Adapt to the change …
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 …
“To touch is to give life” Modern medicine recognizes that the power of touch simply makes you healthier. Consistent bodywork reduces stress, boosts our immune system and has a profound effect in our ability to stay connected to our ‘self’ and our fellow humans. And in our high tech culture, we may have to work harder to honor our innate …
There comes a time when you have to stop crossing oceans for other people. Because in the end you will get tired of swimming and sink. It’s often all too easy to get into the habit of putting others first – whether we genuinely feel like doing so or not. In many cultures, people are praised for being selfless even …
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 …
14-day MIND BODY CLEANSE: Gentle, Sustainable, Transformative with Brittany Sandoval, Holistic Nutritionist and Kat Lui, Meditation Therapist CLEANSING THE BODY begins with clean nutrition. The first week tends to be the most challenging. We start by nurturing our bodies with only clean greens, veggies and fruits. This isn’t a fast, and it’s not a crash juicing course. It’s about eating …
Blossoming Lotus, our favorite vegan restaurant, is just down the road from us here at Root Whole Body. Our staff love it, and for good reason – the food is delicious, they’re ingredients are clean and healthy, you’ll get inspired to create your own easy-peasy vegan meals. But why try vegan? Well, eating simple foods, going back to the source, …
“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 …
