Tag Archives: Immune system

Alisne’s Story—An Age-Old Approach to Cleansing

My dear friend Alisne recently shared a story with me from her childhood in Honduras. Having just completed an Ayurvedic detoxification program of my own, I thought this was particularly relevent. Twice a year, in the spring and fall, Alisne’s … Continue reading

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My Favorite Cold and Flu Remedies

Please note: I am not a medical doctor. I am a holistic health and energy healing practitioner who believes strongly in the body’s ability to heal itself. The information below is gleaned from my own success using home remedies. We … Continue reading

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Seasonal Allergy Relief: An Alternative Approach

This is a re-post of an article I wrote last April. Before you reach for that antihistamine, you might  consider an eastern medicine approach to seasonal allergy relief. Both TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Ayurveda treat allergies holistically and rather than focusing … Continue reading

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You Are What You Eat…and Think and Feel and Breathe

Most people have heard the phrase “you are what you eat” but did you know that you are also what you think, feel and breathe? Just like food, emotions have a physiological effect on our health. Our minds and bodies … Continue reading

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Simple Ways to Improve Your Immune Function

During sleep, our body restores and repairs itself. If we do not sleep enough, or well enough, we get rundown quickly. Try to get to sleep at the same time every night, optimally by 10pm. Our bodies’ circadian rhythms were … Continue reading

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