Two Effective Ways to Solve Nasal Congestion Nasal congestion is all too common. And with winter upon us and the increased risk of sickness all around, it’s important to manage the entire area. Here’s a few ways to do just that. Oil Pulling Oil pulling is a method that has been utilized for thousands of
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The 2022 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen List
The 2022 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen List 100% organic eating can be tricky, sometimes it’s just way too expensive especially for a family of four or sometimes items are impossible to find! I can’t you how many times it’s been difficult to find organic asparagus! Luckily, since 2004, EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in
Winter Solstice Mushroom Soup
Winter Solstice Mushroom Soup We are entering the solstice starting next week. The days have been getting shorter and the nights have been getting longer, and it is hard not to notice how cold it is outside! Winter is the season of yin, when we need to consolidate our energy. It is a time to
The Importance of Rest During the Yin Time of Year
The Importance of Rest During the Yin Time of Year As we head into the holiday season, it can become easy to get caught up in everything we need to do and become overwhelmed or stressed. But as the days become shorter and the northern hemisphere experiences more stillness, it’s important to take time to
Using Acupuncture for Neck Pain
Using Acupuncture for Neck Pain What are the Most Common Causes of Neck Pain? Neck pain is one of the most common types of pain in the body, secondary only to low back pain. There are so many causes for neck pain; bad posture, poor support during sleep, repetitive stress, muscle strain from movement and
Using Acupuncture to Treat Migraines
What is the Main Reason for Migraines? Research studies show that acupuncture is wildly successful in the treatment of migraines. A recent systematic review of 22 clinical studies with 4985 participants showed that acupuncture reduced migraines by 50% in 69% of the individuals and that effect lasted more than 6 months. That is incredibly encouraging