Beginning in November I began researching how one could use herbs and plants instead of over the counter medicines for the ailments most associated with wintertime. Herbalists have been using herbs like the ones I wrote about specifically for the seasonal changes in our immune system and our overall health. The "Herbal Therapies" [...]
I’m writing you today to let you in on a little secret. As people we’re all the same we all want the best results in the shortest time and we’re always looking for an easier way. As a trainer I’m always learning, and just like you I always want to figure out how I can [...]
This article part of the Herbal Remedies series. If you have not read the Introduction to Herbal Remedies, please click here to catch up. You also may be interested in reading the previous articles; Herbal Adaptogens and Enhancing Immunity. Herbal Remedies: Treating Symptoms If you are one of the millions of people who experience a winter illness, this time [...]
Winter is without a doubt upon us. The winter weather seems to bring out the nasty slew of cold and flu viruses seen every year across schools and workplaces. Dark mornings make it hard to get up to work-out but keeping up with your fitness program during this time of the year will do wonders for your [...]
This article part of the Herbal Remedies series. If you have not read the Introduction to Herbal Remedies, please click here to catch up. You also may be interested in reading the previous article; Herbal Adaptogens. Adaptogens are used as a general, total body boost while the herbs in this article specifically target immunity. [...]
If you missed yesterdays post about "herbal therapies" please read through the introduction here. Herbal Adaptogens, as you learned yesterday, are a group of traditional herbs that are used to help your body maintain its normal functioning, and return to normal functioning quickly if the homeostasis of the body is disrupted. The [...]
An Introduction to Winter Herbal Therapies The term "Herbal Therapies" or seem a little hokey to some of you, while others may swear by the use of herbs on various ailments. I am going to show you how you can naturally enhance your immunity, prevent illness and experience optimal health this winter [...]
Let this post serve as a reminder that the changing season is also bringing changes in your body that you may or may not be noticing yet. The following passage in the introductory message that Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, a highly experienced naturalistic doctor, wrote for the attendees of the Seasonal Theraputics Winter seminar [...]
Feeling calm during a normally stressful or busy situation can have a profound effect on your energy and attention levels. In this world full of deadlines, to do lists and of course caffiene, taking time to calm down for a minute is not something than most people prioritize. The constant feelings of overwhelm and stress [...]
In a recent post, the word "Chronobiology" was introduced and defined as; the science and study of biological rhythms. Nearly all species, from simple grasses and weeds, to complex animals, are controlled by a variety of internal biological rhythms. More specifically, the predictable rotations of the earth cause daily and seasonal changes in light [...]
