Part two: what’s in it for the planet?
Turning soil to dust. It comes down to over processing. We know it’s bad for our food. Turns out it’s really bad for soil as well. Break down the diversity, release water and carbon, kill the biome and lovely rich and moist soil turns to dust. Plants don’t thrive in dust, they don’t even grow in dust. Just add some fertilizer you might think… not that simple. Here’s why…
We love essential oils. They are a much safer way to scent yourself, your clothing, your home and car, as well as your cleaning routines. If you have fragrances in your life in the form of perfume, air freshener, scented soaps and detergents or candles we highly recommend that you consider changing to essential oils. Do it for your health!
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be incredibly helpful in reducing allergy symptoms. The best time to begin these treatments is at least four weeks before you typically start having symptoms in order to prime the immune system. Acupuncture for allergies focuses on strengthening and regulating the immune system making you less reactive to allergens over time.
As summer is leaving us and fall arrives the days are getting shorter, weather is getting colder and the clouds are slowly returning. Many would assume that as a Northwest local you just get used to it, which in some ways you do, but what many don’t realize is the extent that the darker ambiance can have on your mental state.
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle touch, not using more then five grams of pressure about the weight of a nickel. This very light touch is what sets it apart from regular massage or bodywork. Our bodies are interconnected and when one part is not functioning or moving correctly, it starts to influence the rest of our functions leading to pain and discomfort. CST can help upwind and release the bodies discomfort allowing space for the body to heal. Our bodies are self healing mechanisms. The job of your craniosacral therapist is to allow the space for your body to unwind and self-heal.
We are excited to share that we have recently expanded our massage offerings. We have two therapists at Vitalize and have appointments available on both Saturdays and Sundays. Massage options include; deep tissue, therapeutic, cranial sacral, pin and stretch, lymphatic drainage, cupping, and scraping are all available.
Acupuncture can help redirect blood flow to reduce these patterns of vascular instability. Acupuncture can also help balance hormones, reduce stress and the inflammation that is an underlying cause. Then, perhaps with the help of other interventions such as herbs, identification of triggers, and some lifestyle adjustments, migraines can be a thing of the past, or at least greatly reduced.
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about cold & flu prevention, but lets face it, sometimes we get sick. If you are like me and have a child in preschool, maybe it happens more often then you want to admit. Here are some tips for bouncing back fast and fortified.
· Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant found in many foods, especially brightly colored fruits and vegetables. It can greatly speed recovery from colds or flus. In terms of supplementation, avoid synthetic ascorbic acid if possible in favor of mixed flavonoids or acerola powder. (Vitamins are consistently better in their complex packages, rather than as an isolate.)
Lets start by clarifying one thing - the body does not have an immune system, the body is an immune system, many parts working together for continued health. There are a lot of variables to consider – the lymphatic system, which is rich with white blood cells, the skin and mucous membranes, the hypothalamus, which regulates body temperature. So, like with most things, Chinese medicine uses a “whole systems” approach to treatment. You can use this approach yourself, by first thinking about what you can do for the health of your whole system:
