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!
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.
Clearing the Smoke: A Doctor’s Perspective on the Hidden Harms of Marijuana
Marijuana has become increasingly popular over the past decade. With legalization and recreational dispensaries now found on nearly every corner, cannabis use is skyrocketing. It’s often seen as relatively benign, especially when compared to alcohol or tobacco, however the data is not particularly supportive of this. One key issue is that the harms and side…
Is Inflammation Bad? An Analogy
What is Inflammation? If you prefer to watch rather than read, click here for my YouTube video about inflammation! You typically hear about inflammation as being bad, like in the case of chronic inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, IBS, and cancer. Baseline inflammation, however, is a good thing. Inflammation is an indicator, as…
Feeling stressed and anxious? You might be overbreathing
There you are in a stressful situation and suddenly you are experiencing dizziness, numbness & tingling, muscle tension, panic attacks, or even digestive upset. It’s possible you could be breathing too much, throwing off the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide, causing a variety of health issues. Get 4 ways to relax the breath.
Magical Cough Elixir
Try this family cough remedy from Dr Hyeyeon Kim that uses asian pears and honey. Pears offer specific protection to the lungs.
Abdominal Breathing for Overall Health
Abdominal breathing exercises can have a tremendous effect on our overall health, including calming stressful emotions, strengthening our lungs to provide important energy, and improving digestion.
Simple Breath Work for Improved Mood and Cognitive Function
Shaolin Dan Tian breathing promotes relaxation & positive mood. Learn more about this healing modality & how to get started! It only takes 5 minutes a day.