What is a Chakra? There are 7 in the body, all working to balance the mind, body and soul. It is an energy center in the body that receives, assimilates, and transmits life force energy. Why is it important? When it's blocked, you will experience symptoms such as...
Oral Health Gut Connection
The Mouth Mirrors what’s going on in the body. We are made up of 50 % cells and 50 % bacteria. When there is an imbalance in the microbiome, it looks like bacteria, virus, stress, and inflammation. If it shows up in the mouth it is evident on the tongue, gums,...
Buying Organic and Local: Does It Really Matter?
The beauty of buying organic local fruits and vegetables ensures freshness, sustainability and supports smaller family farms. In addition, the quality and taste of the produce is amazing, it is also healthier because they don’t require long distances for...
Peace Of Mind
Meditation is the act of sitting quietly with our spine erect, and focusing inward. It can be practiced anywhere, but is preferable to have a sacred place for you and a time for regular practice. Since there are different forms of meditative practice, the technique...
The Farmer’s Market
Have you been shopping at the Farmers Market Lately? I have been in a local farmers market coop over the last fifteen years and it helps keep a seasonal variety of fruits and vegetables available for healthy eating. My coop partner and I went shopping just this week...
Why Detox?
Living it up with the holiday cheer and fabulous foods can bring on the feeling of needing a quick purge. However, there are greater reasons to detox than just the obvious. When the seasons change so do our bodies. A Detox can rid the toxins in our system that enter...