by Dr. Alison Kerns, ND First, let’s clarify a difference in terminology between the term “detoxification” and another related concept, “depuration”. Detoxification is a metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or toxin are reduced by the body. However, depuration is the process of helping the body to remove these unwanted materials … Continued
I can’t believe that the year is half gone. It’s been an incredible 2014 so far, and we continue our commitment to community health education this month with our July Newsletter, which contains articles written by AIM providers about the theme this month, which is High Blood Pressure and Hypertension. Download it. Read it. Share … Continued
By Jashar Rentz We teachers joke in the staffroom that kids have made our hair turn gray. We all laugh it off, but underneath that joke we believe, to a degree, that it’s true. In the high school classroom, and in many of our jobs, we face stress and pressure. Whether it’s the high demands … Continued
Warning: the PDF attached to this post is a fairly dense research study…dry but really illuminating. The question of “what is a Naturopath?” is one of the most commonly asked in our profession, and there is no wonder why. Between what we see on TV, insurance companies, misinformation, and superstition, Naturopathic medicine is an enigma … Continued
By Debbie Yu, LAc, RYT In Chinese medicine, hypertension is often (or at least in part) associated with the Liver organ and meridian. The Liver is imperative in maintaining the free flow of qi throughout the body. Sometimes when the qi gets sluggish– e.g. from lack of exercise or stress – excess energy rises to … Continued
By Shannon Funk, RYT There can be many reasons for headaches, and any one headache’s cause can be multifactorial in nature; tension and stress, allergies, bad posture, lack of sleep or hunger and toxicity can all contribute to headaches. There are many aspects of yoga that can address headaches caused by all of these issues; … Continued
This month’s newsletter is all about headaches and their causes and remedies. We hope you enjoy! Click the link below to access the newsletter. Share with friends and as always we love your feedback on the blog or on our Facebook page. AIM June 2014 Newsletter
by Nichole Santoro, LAc Headaches from Excess of Yang in the Head (ie. headaches from high blood pressure, anger, stress, strong emotion) This type of head pain usually occurs at the temples or at the very top of the head if the blood pressure … Continued
Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz The job of an antioxidant compound is to neutralize dangerous free radicals in your body, including your eyes. A few of the antioxidants that have been shown to be of particular benefit to your eyes include: Lutein – a naturally occurring carotenoid, found in green leafy vegetables, as well as yellow and orange … Continued
Shannon Funk, RYT Have you ever wondered if you really saw what was going on? Or did you see what someone else saw; did you see something ‘eye to eye’? Or even the always interesting’ “Do you see what I am saying”? How do we see what someone is saying? Seeing is about vision, but it is also about … Continued
