Support Your Liver with Tips from a Naturopath
The liver is an incredible organ. With the capacity to regenerate, it has many functions including filtering waste and toxins from the blood, producing bile for digestion, storing essential vitamins…
Creative Cultivation for Mental Health and Well-Being
In recent years, research has increasingly explored the importance of creative expression for mental and cognitive health. In this article, Dr Sarah Nelson, ND, explores ways to improve mental health through creativity.
The Practice of Yang Shen, 養生, Nourishing Life
Have you ever wondered how best protect yourself from illness in the fall, or why you feel like sleeping for long hours in the winter? In this blog post, we’ll cover how to use the Chinese practice of Yang Shen, 養生, Nourishing Life to help maintain your health through winter.
Hydrotherapy for the Mind and Nervous System
Part 3 of the Hydrotherapy Series. Your nervous system has a profound influence on every part of your life. When it is balanced, you think more clearly, rest more fully, and feel more like yourself. Hydrotherapy offers accessible and effective tools to nurture that balance.
Functional Breathing: A Simple and Powerful Practice for Foundational Health
This blog from Heart Spring Health covers the simple act of breathing. There’s more to it than you may think!
Seasonal Attunement: Longevity Practices for Spring Part 2
This spring, take care of your body by learning how to eat with the season, move in sync with the season’s energy, and alleviate allergies with herbal remedies. Part 2.
The Benefits of Nettle in Spring
Working with nettle invites us to reconnect with seasonal rhythms and the land around us. Harvesting, preparing, and consuming this plant fresh in the spring offers not only physical nourishment but also a deeper appreciation for nature’s cycles.
Making Your Menstrual Cycle Your Friend (Part 2)
This article is part 2 in the Making Your Menstrual Cycle Your Friend series. Learn more about your menstrual cycle through the lens of Chinese medicine by observing, feeling, and truly listening to your body.
Understanding Premenstrual Syndrome: Your Symptoms Are Not Inevitable
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a very common condition, affecting up to 3 out of 4 menstruating individuals, according to the Mayo Clinic. In this article, Dr. Sarah Nelson, ND showcases why PMS isn’t an inevitability and explores foundational strategies to help create a new “normal” for you and your cycle.
The Hidden Causes of Low Libido
Discover the hidden causes of low libido through the lens of Chinese medicine. Dr. Miquella Young, ND, LAc walks you through the importance of sex for overall health and how blockages occur.