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Most of us know from experience that lack of sleep can cause us to think less clearly, impair learning, lead to poor decision-making, even impair motor skills.  Long bouts of insomnia can lead to increased risk of migraines, seizures,

When stress strikes. We need to act.  We need to heed the signals of stress that our body gives and take ample time to remedy them.  And in doing so, a less is more approach can be very effective. In the process of abating our

There is a system to facial harmony known as the “Lausen” system.  The Lausen system includes nine simple steps to facial harmony that begin with the upper jaw or maxilla. The first step is to smile, the jaw holds the true

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition. These recurring skin rashes may include one or more of these symptoms: redness, swelling, itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day this month, let’s keep your loving heart healthy!  Heart disease can often be prevented with conscious diet and lifestyle.  When pursuing a healthy lifestyle, keep in mind that the overall

If you are suffering from daily inflammation and pain there is an all-natural approach to relieving your symptoms simply through the use of anti-inflammatory foods. This all-natural approach is simple, effective and very tasty!

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, commonly referred to as PUFA’s include the Omega-3’s, Omega-6’s, Omega-9’s and Conjugated Fatty Acids known to decrease inflammation and increase overall health.  Scientifically termed as essential

Vertigo can manifest in association to a variety of health conditions such as migraines, viral infections, allergic reactions, Ménière’s disease, brain tumor, multiple sclerosis and even be of unknown origin. The root cause

There are many fad diets and many quick fix weight-loss drugs, pills and products marketed today.  The truth is, there is no quick fix or fad that works for long term health, weight-loss or sleep, mood and hormone improvement. 

The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) recently updated their cholesterol guidelines to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (Stone, November 12, 2013). This is the first major change

Being told smoking depletes our body of vitamin C and increases our risk for cancer or being shown pictures of black lungs just don’t work to stop us from taking a drag off a cigarette. It seems entirely illogical but for those

Ok, here we go!  Simple tips to get your body working and feeling great! Don’t be overwhelmed by your day to day, you can nails these easy steps that will make all the difference.  In 2014, get a wee bit selfish and make time

Aside from the brain fog commonly associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, finding the right diet for this syndrome is confusing. At this time the cause of the sleeplessness, pain and exhaustion associated with chronic fatigue

Being labeled with any condition, disease or disorder can feel like a burden and if it is a mood disorder it can sometimes feel like, “it’s all in my head”, rest assured, it is not. According to the National Institute of Mental

During menopause the decrease in estrogen causes a cascade of physical, mental and emotional changes that are complex. Menopause is a normal part of aging and although we wish there was, unfortunately there is not anything you can

Men, did you know that prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting males and that it is the second most commonly occurring cancer among men in the US? Prostate cancer claimed the lives of over 29,000 men in 2013

Class is in session, let’s learn Sushi! Sushi is an excellent source of heart healthy Omega 3 fatty acids and can be a low-calorie protein dense option if you really know the in’s and out’s of it.  But, If you are like

If you are feeling under the weather, tired or just a bit out of sorts, here are four great fruits that instantly help the body feel better.  Bursting with antioxidants, vitamins and enzymes, these fruity favorites are the tasty

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is a skin healing, immune boosting and over-all wellness enhancing source of Omega Fatty Acids that nourish and promote great health.  EPO is an emollient rich and velvety oil that fills the body with

If you are one of the 28 million migraine sufferers in the United States, you know that the attacks can cause significant pain for hours to days and be so severe that all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie

If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased joint function, then please continue reading.  Complementary health approaches to RA, such as the supplemental use of vitamins and herbs, have been