As we begin to safely and mindfully reintegrate as a community, health and wellness becomes more important than ever. Chinese medicine can offer us incredible insights into how to cultivate and maintain flourishing well-being. Chinese medicine is a 2,500-year-old medical practice that focuses on preventative medicine through diet and lifestyle recommendations as well as gentle medical interventions in the form …
let thy delicious food be thy medicine Root Café brings a fresh, locally sourced and delicious dimension to Root Whole Body in NW Portland. It’s no secret that food is medicine: that what you feed your body has a huge impact on your overall health and happiness. The café at Root is a place to enjoy a healthy and …
an afternoon talk with holistic nutritionist, taylor zerull We may be addicted to sugar more than we realize. Like any addiction, it takes awareness, intention and the right knowledge to break the habit. Reducing sugar in your diet can yield an array of benefits for your waistline, mood, skin and overall energy. Join Holistic Nutritionist, Taylor Zerull for an …
declare your sugar free-dom Nourish your mind, body and skin with a professionally-guided sugar cleanse to reset your system from the inside out. This month-long journey will free you from sugar, and the physical, mental and emotional tethers that come with it. 4 weeks to clearer skin and a healthier, more energized you. 4 week program (individual) 90min Nutrition …
Sugar has been a hot button topic recently. In the 90’s and early 2000’s we demonized fat, using it as a scapegoat for every health problem imaginable, and now we’ve moved on to sugar. I’m not saying that sugar isn’t bad for you, because there is significant research to substantiate claims of its negative effects. I am saying, however, …
We’ve heard it time and again – the old wives’ tale about sugar being the main culprit of blemished skin. Is it myth, though, or does some truth lie in this tale? Lo and behold, it’s been proven that sugar may not only aggravate acne-prone skin, but can rapidly accelerate the signs of aging, as well. Turns out the …
Let’s be honest here. Sugar is addictive. And like any addiction, it takes a lot of will power to break that habit. One little known reason why saying addios to sugar is hard: we are not getting enough calories. It is common for people to eliminate sugar at the same time that they jump on a new diet. A …
For many students, the most common uses for yoga are improved flexibility, core strength and stability and improved endurance. However, there are several yoga poses which can help with other issues, including minor digestive problems. If you suffer from constipation, bloating, diarrhoea, indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome (to name a few common problems) you may find that several common …
