Winter is over! Transitioning from winter to spring is good news for the body. Seasonal changes can have many effects on us. Following the rhythm of the seasons our body has specific needs, and we should listen!
Looking our best sometimes means a little extra makeup and a monthly trip to the hair salon for a touch up of our “new growth”. But with all of the talk about chemicals found in our personal care products, how can we continue to look fabulous and at the same time,...
Top detoxification therapies for cleansing of the body are offered at the Washington DC based health clinic. Integrative medicine recognizes detoxification as the first important step in restoring the body to a natural, balanced, healthy state. While the amazing human...
Chlorella is the near-perfect food for natural detoxification. Chlorella is a single cell algae, grown in fresh water, and has been around since ancient times. Chlorella is a natural chelator, meaning it has the ability to bind and remove heavy metals from the body. ...
"Detoxification is the foundation of all Integrative Medical treatment. Without good detoxification, healing from any chronic illness is impossible.” Dietrich Klinghardt MD, PhD. The quote by Dr. Klinghardt, one of the world’s most accomplished Holistic Physicians and...
I had the opportunity recently to listen to a speech from a futurist. A futurist studies trends and makes predictions about the future. Some of his predictions were positive. He predicts less pollution, cleaner water and fewer chemicals, toxins and heavy metals in...
Many of the clients for colon hydrotherapy are surprised to learn that within the human body, there exists a series of organs that when stretched out, measure longer than a car! Indeed, 30 feet of gastrointestinal (GI) tract runs through every adult. Every time you...
Most of us are constantly bombarded with an increasing amount of toxins from a variety of sources: We swallow toxins in food that is not organic and filled with pesticides and mercury from amalgam fillings. We drink toxins in water that is unclean, soda and alcohol...
We live in a toxic world. Through hundreds of thousands of years, our bodies have developed systems to handle these toxins. These systems have relied on the ability to eat foods that helped us eliminate toxins, drink water that helped to flush them out, and as hunter...
Our society is increasingly exposed to toxins that are a significant contributor to the rise in chronic illness and disease. Unfortunately, the rate of toxicity in our society is much higher than it was when our parents were growing up. This means that we need to be...
Do you need to detoxify? This is a very good question and there are several schools of thought on this subject. The truth is that there is no easy answer. Some argue that we are living in an increasingly toxic world, a world where the body’s ability to stay ahead of...
Sadly, colorectal cancer, or cancer of the colon or rectum, is now the third most commonly diagnosed cancer. The month of March is dedicated to National Colorectal Cancer Awareness. According to the CDC, among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer...
Can the Environment Impact Health? It depends. If you use tap water, you can find out relatively easily by perusing the website of your local water utility. Local water utility websites (District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, and Washington Suburban...
This article is full of many effective and easy ways to detox your body, both external and internal detoxification. We can’t always see and smell them, but our bodies are effected by the thousands of chemicals we are exposed to in our homes. Why You Need Easy Ways to Detoxify Your Body Maybe you have […]
If you’re like most women, you have cellulite. But massage may help cellulite as it increases circulation and skin elasticity. Believe it or not, over 90% of women have cellulite at some point in their life. Every year you make a vow to eliminate it once and for all....
Water is essential to health. It hydrates, cleans, purifies, refreshes, and quenches thirst. It splashes, rains, runs and makes everything grow…water is a unique substance that seems to contain the essence of life itself. Water, like food, is a study into itself....
Trying to slim down naturally? Sometimes bathing suit season approaching is motivation, many people search for painless ways to shed a few pounds quickly. Adding any or a combination of the ideas listed below may help to get your body feeling healthier and slimmer in...
April is Autism Awareness Month. A holistic approach to autism, treating the whole person, may help improve symptoms of the disorder. It is estimated that 1 in 68 children in the United States has autism, a complex disorder which impairs social and communication...
What Does it Take to be Healthy in a Modern, Toxic World? We are lucky to be living in a fast paced modern world that has brought us so many amazing benefits. But, at the same time, we must take steps to detoxify the body of stored chemicals that we are constantly...
I started working for NIHA a while ago, and I have always been interested in colon hydrotherapy. I mean, come on, the benefits touted are immediate weight loss, miraculous flat tummies, improving your skin, better digestion and clearing out your 20-something-foot...
The far infrared sauna system for whole body radiant energy delivers the far infrared rays that penetrate deep into the body. The cleansing and purifying benefits of the traditional sweat lodges in American Indian and Scandinavian cultures have long been known for...
For a nutritious snack, Brussels sprouts are a winner. What? Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous family of vegetables which includes broccoli, cauliflower, watercress, cabbage, swiss chard, bok choy and many others. When eaten several times a week,...
While spring is a welcome relief from the cold and dreary winter for many of us, it can be a time of misery for children suffering with asthma. The blooming of trees with the accompanying pollen trigger wheezing, coughing, and other unwelcome symptoms for a rising number of children with asthma. Asthma now affects 1 in 11 children. The incidence has been rising over the past few decades,
Could using a rebounder actually help the lymphatic system? A rebounder is a mini trampoline, an easy, gentle way of bouncing the entire body and supporting the lymphatic system by simply standing on the rebounder. As a massage therapist, there is one person in...
Live Clean with Simple Changes for a Healthier Life January is a great time to think about living a healthier, cleaner lifestyle. One of the best ways to start a new year is a nice detoxifying cleanse. A cleanse removes the "bad stuff", or the toxins from your...
BPA or Bisphenol A is a chemical that has been used since 1960’s in certain resins and plastics. It is a common ingredient in many plastics, including water bottles, cups, children’s toys, plastic containers, cash receipts and paper currency. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are a common ingredient in containers that store food and beverages
Water cleans, purifies, enlivens, refreshes and quenches thirst. It splashes, rains, runs and makes everything grow…Water is this unique substance that seems to contain the essence of life itself. Water is as much a nutrient as food. The human body is composed of 25%...
Why is Glutathione so important? Glutathione is known as the Great antioxidant and the Great detoxifier. It is a critically important molecule composed of 3 amino acids but is unique in that it is made by the body and exists inside all cells. Glutathione is a...
The Definition of GMO I want to talk today about GMO, which is the acronym for Genetically Modified Organisms. This is an issue which may affect not just human health, but soil microbes, crops and livestock as well. When a plant or a food crop has had it’s DNA...
What’s the best kept beauty secret of the world’s rich and famous? What’s their secret to those perfectly flat tummies and that beautiful, radiant skin? My friend, I’ll tell. They’ve discovered the ancient art of INTERNAL CLEANSING THROUGH COLON HYDROTHERAPY. Yes, they spend as much time cleansing their internal bodies as they do cleansing their external bodies. But, they’re not going to tell you their beauty secret. Why? Because colon health and internal cleansing just are not favorite topics of every day dinner table or cocktail party conversation! According to the Huffington Post, actor Leonard DiCaprio has tapped into this ancient beauty secret.
Cultured and fermented foods have been around for a long time, initially as a means of preserving food, but it turns out there is a wonderful healing benefit to this process. Foods were put in a jar and stored in a cellar for a period of time where they fermented, or...
We are exposed to toxins daily in our fast paced, modern world. Personal care products, cell phones, microwaves, wireless electronics, processed foods, plastics, cleaning products, carpet, water, and food may contain chemicals or emit electromagnetic frequencies. So,...
Have you ever heard this before? "I'm going through detox & feeling lousy..." Lisa Wilson here with The Raw Food Institute, and I conduct Raw Food Immersion and Detoxification nutrition classes throughout the year. My response: "Good. It's working." Here is...
We can all feel our heart pumping and see blood leak from a cut or an injury. Damage or dysfunction of this circulatory system will have instantaneous dangers and consequences such as a heart attack or bleeding. But, are you aware of our second circulatory system,...
Colon hydrotherapy is a gentle procedure which gently introduces filtered, temperature regulated water into the colon to loosen and release impacted fecal matter and other waste products from the body. This procedure is sometimes referred to as colonics, high enemas or colon irrigation. Now available on Saturdays in the Washington, DC, metro area.
Modern society has created a sad state for our over-processed livers. Anytime we over eat or eat processed or fried foods, and anytime we are exposed to environmental pollutants or stress, the liver becomes over worked and over loaded. When the liver is taxed, it...
Rebounding, or gently bouncing on a Rebounder, similar to a “mini trampoline”, is a great form of gentle exercise and helps with detoxification. Rebounding is great for the lymphatic system and moving toxins out of the body.
Detoxification: Spring Cleaning for the Body I am just finishing up a Spring body cleanse and boy do I feel good! As a health coach, this is something I try to do at least once or twice a year, but I especially like to do a cleansing detox in the Spring. I did...
How do I know if I could benefit from Colon Hydrotherapy? If you experience any of the following, colon hydrotherapy could be right for you: Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, candida, irritable bowel disease, brain fog, chronic pain, fatigue, auto-immune disease,...
Spring has begun early in the Washington metro area. Temperatures are rising and the threat of a snowfall is diminishing.It is a beautiful time of year with the fresh green buds and blossoms of color. The change in season should also bring about a change in the types of food we eat.
The Liver is One of the Most Complex and Important Organs in the Body The liver is responsible for: filtering toxins from your blood storing reserve energy in the form of glycogen conjugating and eliminating excess hormones producing bile to help the body...
The Importance of Detoxification In an ever increasing world of man made chemicals and depleted nutrition, detoxification has become essential to wellness. We are forced to eat more processed foods as our time is more consumed with working, raising children and...
Updated April, 2024 Incorporating fish oils or Krill oil as a supplement into your detoxification strategies is important. Membrane rehabilitation with essential fatty acids is an essential part of a good detoxification. Omega 3's are necessary for many organs of the...
Detoxification, or the process of removing the unneeded “bad stuff” from the body, is a key component to health and longevity. Living in the modern world, we are exposed daily to a variety of chemicals and substances that are not beneficial to the body, and may be harmful. Pesticides, chemicals and radiation can be found in air, water, food, personal care products, cleaning products and more. Home and work environments are air-tight and filled with wireless tvs, computers, cell phones, routers and smart meters. Technology changes so rapidly that we are not able to assess the long term effects of all this exposure to the human body.
Chlorella as a Superfood Chlorella is called a detoxification superfood because it is a good natural chelator, meaning it is able to bind to and then carry away toxins out of the body. It is also a very important food supplying many vital nutrients required for...