Pelvic Muscle Training Pelvic Muscle Training is important for many reasons and it is likely you have heard about the importance of Kegel exercises – aka training of pelvic floor muscles, which include the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum. Important for both men and women, especially when trying to conceive, Kegel Exercises help: increase […]
Soothing Sitz Bath
A sitz bath is a warm, shallow bath that cleanses the exterior areas of the reproductive organs including the perineum (the space between the rectum and the vulva or scrotum) and provides soothing relief from pain, irritation, or itching. Common reasons why you might want use a sitz bath: Recent surgery (e.g., hemorrhoids) Recent childbirth […]
Gentle Massage for Tummy Troubles
Gentle massage for tummy troubles can help young and old alike. Giving your infant a gentle abdominal massage is a wonderful approach for taming tummy troubles. It’s also ideal for older children and you can teach them techniques for self-care when they’re ready. Abdominal massage can improve digestion, lessen gastric discomfort, and help release tension […]
Enema Benefits
Are there enema benefits? While for some, this may be a sensitive subject. However, since ancient times, there have been various methods described to cleanse the internal organs of digestion and elimination. Yes, even our ancestors understood that a well-maintained and properly functioning gastrointestinal system is essential to good health and well-being. An enema is […]
The Power and Comfort of Pasta
The Power and Comfort of Pasta You really can’t beat the power of pasta! It is a versatile food that is just perfect for: enjoying a quick, easy-to-make meal, either alone or paired with a protein or veggies providing sustained energy when consumed in advance of an athletic event pairing with a favorite cheese or […]
Bach’s Rescue Remedy
Can Bach’s Rescue Remedy Rescue You from Anxiety? Rescue Remedy is a type of Bach Flower Remedy, a line of flower essences developed by Dr. Edward Bach during the early Twentieth Century. An English physician, Bach believed that many illnesses were caused by negative emotional states. He put forth the theory that conditions such as […]
Nadi Shodhana: The Simple and Powerful Tool to Create Calm
Nadi Shodhana, or “alternate nostril breathing,” is a simple and powerful tool to create calm and is a yogic practice intended to balance and clear the circulation of air through your nasal passages. This simple, yet powerful technique has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and yogic practices to settle the mind, body, […]
Celery’s Many Health Benefits
Celery (Apium graveolens) has many benefits. It is a biennial plant with pinnate, feathery leaflets and aromatic seeds. Commonly found in marshy, salty soils in coastal Europe and temperate Asia, celery was originally harvested for its strong-flavored leaves for culinary use. As a medicinal food, celery is an excellent choice to include during fasting. […]
Consider Fasting for Improved Health
Consider Fasting for Health. Have you wondered what’s behind all the renewed scientific interest in fasting? It may surprise you to learn that fasting is thought to be among one of the oldest therapeutic methods. From the ancient to the modern yogis, from Plato and Socrates to Hippocrates, fasting has been regarded as a curative […]
Support for Natural Detox with Andrographis
Support for Natural Detox with Andrographis. While fasting, the body has the opportunity to flush out toxins that it may have been sluggishly trying to move out through respiration, excretion, sweating and other innate physiological processes. This can temporarily increase activity on the organs of detoxification, particularly the liver. To support this increased activity and […]