It is August 16, 2014 and nearing the end of the Traditional Medicine program in India. I remember that night just like it was last, the sound of the fan whirling around the tepid air that snuck through the windows, adorned by worn floral sheets in my host family’s home. The bleached walls served as…
DetailsTulsi is an ancient ayurvedic herb that has been used and documented for it’s medicinal properties for at least 5000 years. Also known as Holy Basil, the plant has been used in India for treating cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis, digestive disorders, skin problems, ear and eye infections, fever, snake and scorpion bites. Scientific exploration and…
DetailsIt is amazing how far two hydrogen and one oxygen molecule can go. Aside from being essential to life and every internal body function, water can be used to help heal the body externally as an inexpensive modality called hydrotherapy. Learn more with our free Hydrotherapy download!
Summer is just around the corner, and with the scorching early afternoons that simmer into cooler, drizzly thunderstorms, come memories of being an eager little fish-ready to make one last splash after lunch before the dark clouds rolled in. But as vivid as my memory of childhood cannonballs is my grandmother shouting from the patio…
DetailsAfter my alarm clock goes off, I usually find myself half asleep, trying to find something healthy to bring with me to school, rushing out the door accompanied by more than a few coffee stains on my scrubs. Eating nutritious IS challenging. It takes preparation, dedication, self-control, and (unless you live on/nearby a farm) a…
DetailsI was recently asking myself this question before having my case taken by a Naturopathic Physician. The experience was amazing, never before has a doctor taken three hours to get my thorough health history: mental, emotional, and physical. This is the first step in homeopathic healing in order to fully understand what may be causing an…
DetailsIf you are struggling to shed some extra pounds and going to bed starving, this article may be the best thing you have ever read! For a really long time I have been told not to eat before going to bed, and while it is true that you should give yourself adequate time to digest…
DetailsIn this interview, Cassidy Delisle, an inspirational wife and mother of two, shares her balanced approach to raising a child with autism. In her search for the best possible treatment for her son she discovers: “The world of Naturopathic Medicine, mainly Homeopathy, has opened up a whole new world of possibilities that we were afraid…
DetailsHas anyone else experienced disappointment this time of the year because of amplified expectations? Valentine’s day shifts many peoples attention toward exogenous displays of affection. But do we really need a Hallmark card and flowers to make or break our day? This year, why not shift our focus internally to cultivating true, self love. This is the…
DetailsThere is one word to describe how Acure’s pure mint + echinachea stem cell shampoo makes me feel: refreshed. Physically, because the cooling, minty sensation produced by this sulfate-free lather provides lasting stimulation for my scalp and my mind. Emotionally, because I am so delighted to find a vegan, gluten free, sulfate free, paraben free,…
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