Introducing the Emunctories

Emunctory is a fancy term naturopaths use when referring to an organ of elimination. These organs which include skin, lungs, liver, small and large intestines and kidneys, help us get rid of toxins th...

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Simple Ways to Spring Clean You

Despite what the EPA is telling you, we are living in a very toxic world. In fact according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s report on human exposure to environmental chemica...

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Head to Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)

Piling on the stuffing or going for that second slice of pumpkin pie can call for some major yoga Rx! Choosing twisting poses like Janu Sirsasana is great way to send some love to ourdigestive system...

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Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana)

Shin-shin-toistu-do is a variation of yoga brought to Japan in the 1940s by Tempu Nakamura. This form of yoga focuses on developing Ki (life force) through seated and moving meditation, breath techni...

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Healthy Homemade Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...

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No Stones Means No Pain

Perhaps you have experienced the pain first hand or can remember a certain Seinfeld episode. For the 1 out of 1000 Americans who are hospitalized due to kidney stones each year, this is not a laughing...

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