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By Olivia Sage
Winter – Essence of the Water Element
The Five Element system is rooted in Chinese philosophy and explains the limitless correspondences affecting every aspect of life. It represents a holistic approach to understanding the universe and our place in it.
Treating COVID and Beyond ….
When I was in acupuncture college, we learnt that our own health challenges and illnesses would prepare us to become
The Fire Within
Imagine a small, cozy fire in a fireplace. When contained, it offers warmth and comfort, however, when it spreads beyond control it can burn down the whole house! Inflammation works much in the same way.
Harnessing Gut Health For Flawless Skin
There is no shortage in services and products that promise radiant and youthful looking skin.
If You Don’t Snooze… You Lose
In our fast-paced society, where demands are constantly increasing, sleep often takes a back seat. Many people, however, overlook the long-term consequences that insufficient and disrupted sleep has on their health.
Emotional Detox – It’s Where Healing Begins!
Spring is the time of year when we think about cleaning out the old, declutter and create space for new things. It is also the time, l when these activities extend to our health and we are looking for ways to detoxify the body to feel better and stronger.
Go Red Hearth Health for Women 2025
Did you know that heart disease kills more people than all forms of cancer combined? This silent killer also does not discriminate between genders.
Unmasking Heavy Metal Toxicity
The world today is a more toxic place than the world our grandparents lived in. Each day, the average person is exposed to hundreds of chemicals.
MAGNESIUM – ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH?
While everybody is talking about Vitamin D and Zinc, I want to take the time to talk about a mineral that plays an important role in your health but is not given the attention it deserves!
Water – Elixir of Health and Wellness…
but many of us are not getting enough by a long stretch; and here in Arizona carrying a water bottle is equivalent to carrying an umbrella in Seattle!
Treating COVID and Beyond ….
When I was in acupuncture college, we learnt that our own health challenges and illnesses would prepare us to become better, and more compassionate practitioners.
Even Superwoman Needs a Break ….
Sunday was Mother’s Day and I hope all of you mother’s out there got spoiled and received a well-deserved break! However, I think we should not have to wait a whole year to get breakfast in bed, dinner out and children (husbands) that willingly take over tedious household chores. Mother’s Day once a week – I would vote for that!
To “D” or Not to “D” – How Much is Too Much and Why?
During my routine physical, my doctor ordered the usual blood tests, including vitamin D levels. When the results came back, I was told to reduce my intake because my blood levels of 70 ng/ml were too high…..really? Is there such a thing as too much vitamin D?
This Spring – Is Your Wood Element In Balance?
In the west, spring officially starts on March 21st, when the length of day and night are exactly the same. It is the season of beginnings, of growth and expansion. Nature is waking up from winter’s dormancy, the days are getting longer and warmer. The seeds planted last fall are beginning to break through the earth and bloom. At the same time, we are invigorated with spring’s renewal and feel energized, hopeful and make plans for the year, and maybe for our lives.
Autumn – The Season Of Letting Go!
There are five elements that make up the foundation of Chinese Medicine theory. These are: Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire. Each of these elements is associated with a specific organ, taste, smell, sound, color, climate, and season which helps us relate to the world around as well as to our place in it and interconnectedness with it.
Detox The Right Way… A Different Look at Detoxification
There are five elements that make up the foundation of Chinese Medicine theory. These are: Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire. Each of these elements is associated with a specific organ, taste, smell, sound, color, climate, and season which helps us relate to the world around as well as to our place in it and interconnectedness with it.
With Pain….there is no Gain!
Pain, and especially chronic pain, is by far the most common motivator that brings people into my practice. Of course, since I work out of a Chiropractor’s office it is only natural to see a fair number of painful muscular-skeletal conditions.
“Immuni-Tea” in a Cup!
Mother Nature provides us with so many wonderful healing herbs and I am happy to see that the interest in herbal medicine is growing. In recent years, Elderberry and Echinaecia have been widely promoted as immune boosting remedies and there are enough “how to” videos open the internet that teach ways to make herbal remedies in your own kitchen.
Acu and Immune System
September marks the end of summer, fall is just around the corner and this is the time when we start thinking – or at least should be – about giving our immune system a boost to prevent viral respiratory; from the common cold to more harmful conditions such as pneumonia and COVID. The best way to stay ahead of the game, stay healthy and strong is to kick up and support your body’s own defense: your IMMUNE SYSTEM!
Don’t Let Heartburn Get You Down
We all have experienced it – that unhappy stomach after too much indulgence or after eating a meal that was too spicy, greasy or sweet. I am talking about “Heartburn”. Heartburn is only the symptom of what is technically called “Reflux”- a condition in which your stomach content comes back into your throat, causing burning in the chest and/or a sour taste in your mouth.
Do Stress and Emotions Really Affect Pain?
Have you ever said: “All this stress is giving me a headache”, or maybe your chronic back pain is worse when you find yourself in an emotionally difficult place. What used to be met with skepticism and mockery, has now been validated by modern research – that there is indeed a connection between emotions and pain – particularly chronic pain!