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Steam for Nasal Congestion

There is some debate about whether it is safe to do steam inhalations for temporary relief of nasal congestion. They have been used for many decades and our practitioners have seen good results. But they do use very hot water, so you need to be very careful, especially with children. We don’t recommend using thisContinue reading “Steam for Nasal Congestion”

Winter Tonics

Winter is a time we need extra TLC, and supporting ourselves with the right tonic or two can help. But they can also be helpful at other times of the year. Citrus Tonic This is very beneficial in the winter months. It’s important to use organic produce for this, as you will be extracting allContinue reading “Winter Tonics”

Winter Soups

Soups are a great food for winter. Many cultures have sayings similar to “Chicken broth cures all ills”. Broth has many healing properties, so is the base for many winter soups. The first two also both include coconut as a good fat to make the soup more sustaining. So the soups are dairy free butContinue reading “Winter Soups”

Case study – Whooping cough

This client didn’t go to a doctor for a diagnosis, but the symptoms were consistent with whooping cough or 100 day cough. This what he did to treat his symptoms. Lifestyle Plenty of rest Propped up on a wedge as much as possible Kept hydrated Vitamins Other Nutritional Essential oils Energy healing Results There areContinue reading “Case study – Whooping cough”

Staying Healthy Through Winter

A couple of our recent articles covered some ways to maintain health year round. A March article was all about good dental health. Our February article Back to School or Work Health Tips covered: As winter approaches, adding in some other good habits can help build immunity, reducing the chance of a respiratory illness, orContinue reading “Staying Healthy Through Winter”

Boost your lung power

In the same way that we can exercise our muscles, aerobic capacity and hearts, we can exercise our lungs. This is especially important: Practice good (not deep) breathing daily. Relax your shoulders. Put your hand on your abdomen to make sure you’re breathing into your diaphragm, not your chest. Your abdomen should go out whenContinue reading “Boost your lung power”

Improved Oral Hygiene

Why Good Oral Care is so Important Research is revealing that a healthy mouth is extremely critical to the health of your whole body. A compromised oral cavity can increase risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and dementia. Brushing & flossing, although important, are only part of a comprehensive oral careContinue reading “Improved Oral Hygiene”

Back to School or Work Health Tips

Holiday time is a good opportunity to rest and recuperate. But how can we carry that forward into the new school or work year? Get enough sleep Easier said than done sometimes, especially during daylight savings. But adequate sleep makes a huge difference to how we feel. If you have trouble sleeping, make good “sleepContinue reading “Back to School or Work Health Tips”

Mental Health in Crisis

We have talked about the current mental health crisis among our youth in our Wellness Hub meetings. What are the real causes of depression and anxiety and how can we help? The COVID-19 measures seem to have aggravated the situation and it really worries us that most of my children’s teenage friends are on antidepressants. In JohannContinue reading “Mental Health in Crisis”

Harnessing the Power of When

Circadian rhythm is the fluctuation in activity occurring in our physiology roughly over a 24-hour period. It can be affected by external stimuli, the main two being light and food. A robust circadian rhythm that is in alignment with the day/night cycle is paramount to a happy healthy life. Here is a few tricks toContinue reading “Harnessing the Power of When”