For thousands of generations, humans spent all their time in nature, living and working with the land. As towns and cities developed, our ways of living changed, bringing us to today, where most people work inside looking at screens and end the day inside looking at screens. Technology, including notification sounds and screen lights, elevates …
Water is a universal element. The planet is 70% water. Our body is about 70% water. Every cell in the body contains water and is bathed in fluid containing water. Water has been used to heal for centuries (Think of the elaborate bathing structures the Greeks and Romans built!). What is Hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy is the …
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It’s springtime and with the beautiful blooms and new growth many of us experience allergies. Allergies can show up as a runny nose, red itchy eyes, cough, headache, or facial pressure and they can affect concentration, energy levels, and sleep. Allergies are a hypersensitivity reaction involving the Th2 immune response and immunoglobulin E (IgE), resulting …
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Heartburn is a common symptom and deserves a Part 2 to discuss the hazards of common drugs used to manage it. Here’s a recap from Part 1: Heartburn occurs when stomach acid is too low to completely digest food. Therefore, food ferments and sits in our gut, causing pain and attracting bacteria. In addition, if we …
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What is Heartburn? Heartburn is a symptom of chronic reflux, aka gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and occurs when food remains undigested due to lack of stomach acid. The food ferments and sits in our gut, causing pain and attracting bacteria, including H. pylori, which can erode stomach lining and produce ulcers. Also, if we have …
We all can likely benefit from extra attention to our immune system. The lymphatic system is often overlooked but highly linked to our immune function through lymphocytes, the body’s clean-up crew for infections. What is the lymphatic system? Lymph is the excess fluid between cells and consists of white blood cells (lymphocytes), small molecules, and …
You’ve likely heard that it’s good to eat in a relaxed environment while slowly savoring each mouthful of food. But is it really that important? Yes, and here’s why. How each digestive process changes when under stress (sympathetic dominance): Esophagus: Increases strength of contractions and begins spasming, leading to gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and chest pain. …
