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Botanical alchemy in a modern world
HEALTH & WEALTH
So, you really want to be healthy, you love to cook, and you value organic, non-GMO, local food....but, how can you possibly afford it on a budget?! Just because your monetarily challenged doesn't mean you have to shop in the canned food isles and eat fast food.
So, you really want to be healthy, you love to cook, and you value organic, non-GMO, local food....
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DANDELIONS (Taraxacum officinale)
PART USED: leaf, root, & flower
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) dare to grow anywhere whether it's in the middle of the city or out in the country, they're very hardy and perhaps that is why they offer us so many health benefits…
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S’MORES
It's that time of year when you just want to cuddle up next to the fire and make smores.
It's that time of year when you just want to cuddle up next to the fire and make smores…
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EMBRACE IT
Every family has it's quirks but that doesn't meant that getting together can't be fun!
Every family has it's quirks but that doesn't meant that getting together can't be fun…
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RECIPE
Butternut squash burritos
Combining my recent trip to Mexico with the cozy autumn season and wholah... butternut squash burritos…
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It seems like if you don't live in a large city or know someone who has seen an ND, you most likely, have absolutely no idea what naturopathic doctors are or the training they have.
The solution is education, if people really knew the training and education that naturopathic doctors have they would be lining up at their clinics begging for a fresh perspective on their health…
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THE RESULTS
It can take about 6 to 8 weeks to notice any changes in your body. Remember, to enjoy the journey just as much as the destination.
I get patients asking me all the time…“I have been working out 3 weeks shouldn't I have lost weight or noticed my body becoming super toned'‘…
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BIOTYPES
Many people have little knowledge of orthomolecular psychiatry or the characteristics of certain biotypes including Histapenia, Histadelia, and Pyroluria. This form of treatment was much more prevalent before the pharmaceutical industry took over but is still relevant today.
I think one of the best things a person could do is to test for nutrient deficiencies before going on medications to find the root cause or start supporting the body's natural processes…
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THE QUESTIONS
1. Do you feel tired all day even with that double tall almond milk latte?
2. Do you have trouble sleeping at night despite trying to relax and taking lavender baths?
3. Have you gained weight recently or started craving more salty and sweet foods?
4. Have you had to call in sick more often because you keep picking up colds around the office?
5. Have you recently been experiencing more stress than usual?
Do you feel tired all day even with that double tall almond milk latte?…
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FINDING THE MEDICINE
I came across this book that my grandmother gave me when I was just 11 years old which still brings a smile to my face each time I open it. I read this book over and over to the point that most of the pages have fallen out!
I came across this book that my grandmother gave me when I was just 11 years old which still brings a smile to my face each time I open it…
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HEALING WATERS
2009 Dr. Emoto, Mt. Shasta
Water is one of the most simple and profound ways to support the body, and I'm always on the lookout for healing waters….
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REHYDRATE THEN REFRESH
drinking coffee before rehydrating can actually make you feel more exhausted!
Don't get me wrong, coffee has it's benefits BUT drinking coffee before rehydrating can actually make you feel more exhausted…
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IN-TUNE EATING
Farm focused, seasonal, mindful eating practices
I honestly never thought I would utter those words! I have always been a Vitamix, Juicing, dehydrating, kinda gal but things are changing with my new found freedom from medical school…
Read MoreWe recently moved to this hidden gem of a town called Ojai in California just outside of Santa Barbara. It has a style all it's own... a little bohemian, a little country, and a hint of luxe. There's only 7,000 people who live in town and the energy is incredibly healing. It's all about local businesses and boutiques here in Ojai since the town actually prohibited chain stores within the city!
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SEAWATER
Is amazing for your body... it even contains the same 84 vital elements found in the human body from vitamins, minerals, salt, and amino acids!
Seawater is amazing for your body... it even contains the same 84 vital elements found in the human body from vitamins, minerals, salt, and amino acids…
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RAINFOREST REMEDIES
After exploring the rainforest with local "bush" doctors and shamans in Central America, I became even more amazed at how brilliantly complex nature is! It seemed that for every local aliment there was always a plant nearby to cure it. Here are some of the local plant favorites.
After exploring the rainforest with local "bush" doctors and shamans in Central America…
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RELAX & REST
Contains antioxidants, including plant pigments like cyanidins, essential oils, such as phenylpropanoids and terpenes, and phenolic compounds, including protocatechuic, ferulic, and caffeic acids
Are you still looking at the clock hours later after trying to go to bed?…
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KEEP IT CLEAN
When focusing on fish oil the goal is to eat fish that contain low levels of mercury.
Are you confused about where to get your fish oils? Should you just simply eat fish... but what about the heavy metals?…
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GOOD NIGHT
B 62 is located on the outside of your heel, below your outer anklebone and is called Calm Sleep.
K6 is located on the inside of the heel below your inner anklebone is called Joyful Sleep.
Is your schedule go, go, go and then hit the pillow? Are you still checking your inbox at 10pm?…
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CLEAN TATTOOS
The biggest issue now is that people are getting tattoos without knowing what is in the ink that is injected into their skin!
In today's society it's now more rare to meet someone without tattoo than with them. The biggest issue now is that people are getting tattoos without knowing what is in the ink that is injected into their skin!
Read MoreMEDICINE WILD. curated by Dr. Michele Burklund. Dr. Michele Burklund perfectly blends the art of natural medicine into beautiful and inspiring health tips in her health and wellness website, Medicine Wild. Learn about natural remedies, DIY treatments, naturopathic lifestyles, and more