DETOX, SUPERFOODS, ANTIOXIDANTS, & CLEANSING PLANTS
This season of new beginnings is the perfect time to turn deeper into yourself and rejuvenate your body.
A total of 316 contaminants in water delivered to the public….
Mud & peat baths offer many therapeutic benefits from detoxification to immune stimulation…
I recently moved a magical mountain location surrounded by endless waterfalls, rivers, and forest as far as you can see but it also happens to be quite chilly here…
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…
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!
Activated charcoal has been used for thousands of years to cleanse and detoxify the body…
We are constantly exposed to toxins in our environment from our food, water, home, and surroundings however cleansing can help decrease the toxin load in our bodies…
Hydrotherapy certainly isn’t a new type of treatment since it was first documented as far back as the 5th century B.C, but it is having a revitalization with the sprouting of new spas around the area…
Visiting a waterfall is a cleansing experience for the mind & the body by the sheer beauty of being there are also through the invigorating ions…
The most gentle way to rid yourself of toxins is as simple as heat and sweat! By eliminating toxins through your skin…
Our old faithful friend garlic has amazingly wonderful properties that contain valuable therapeutic uses…
The secret to smoother skin, increased tone, and detoxification is easier than you think! Skin brushing has been around for centuries…
The PH is a scale that measures whether your body is neutral, acidic, or alkaline…
Castor oil comes from castor seeds (Ricinus communis) and is pretty amazing at reducing inflammation and promoting healing..
Peat baths offer many therapeutic benefits from detoxification to immune stimulation…
Artichokes are a good source of fiber and are quite nutritious with vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, magnesium, potassium and manganese packed in.
Aloe Vera is a very versatile plant since its different parts are able to treat many aliments of the body both internally and externally…
Making olive oil is both an art and a science. Besides sourcing the best organic, non-GMO olives, there's many other standards that must be taken into account.
This abundant ocean plant is essentially a seaweed that thrives in the sunlight and takes in a large amount of nutrients and minerals from the water around…
Medicinal mushrooms have a profound healing power, and were used thousands of years ago by the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese as a means to promote longevity…
So, we're all pretty darn familiar with the research based on the Mediterranean diet that shows a correlation between a diet rich in healthy fats, fish, and vegetables…
Okay, maybe this is a little easier said than done! To create a lasting change in your diet slowly integrate more fresh foods into your diet…
Gymnema sylvestre aka "the sugar destroyer" is a powerful herb that reduces the perception of sweetness inside the mouth and seems to increase the perception of bitterness by neural inhibition…
Resveratrol is believed to be responsible for "French Paradox" (how the french are able to smoke, drink, and eat red meat yet have a lower cardiovascular rate than the US)…
Pomegranate: a potent antioxidant and high in fiber…
Eating a diet from in-season fruits & veggies provides many benefits for you and the environment…
Our old faithful friend garlic has amazingly wonderful properties that contain valuable therapeutic uses…
It's the height of tomato season right now and the perfect time to discuss the benefits…
Having a picnic with fresh local season fruits and veggies is a great way to appreciate nature and the embrace the wonderful healing foods in your region…
This luscious tropical fruit is also called "the fruit of the gods" and it certainly lives up to its name…
Kale has sulfur which is great for detoxifying the body and has omega 3's which decrease inflammation. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, iron, folate, and magnesium.
Chia seeds are native to South America and have been a staple in the Mayan diets for centuries because of their high content of healthy oils and antioxidants…
Raspberries are delicious and have endless amounts of phytonutrients including anthocyanins and flavonoids along with fiber which supports a healthy digestive tract…
Artichokes are a good source of fiber and are quite nutritious with vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, magnesium, potassium and manganese packed in.
Prickly pear is a cactus that is both a food and a medicine and also touted as a "superfood' by many doctors…
Goji berries pack a powerful punch! They are filled with potent antioxidants and are rich in vitamin A…
Coconuts provide many nutrients from the meat, juice, milk and oil which are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals…
This algae is considered one of the most nutritionally complete of all food supplements, containing a rich supply of many important nutrients…
Get your morning started right with some warm lemon water to help with digestion and provide nutrients…
This superfruit is abundant in the Northwest and has so many great properties to benefit your health…
Bad breath can come from a lot of sources from eating stinky food (like onions or garlic), to gum disease, tooth decay, smoking, and even toxins in the gi tract…