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Check out my latest blog post on foot alignment

Check out my latest blog post on foot alignment!

The psoas muscles

The psoas is a deep muscle which run down on a diagonal from thoracic vertebrae 12 through the pelvis and then to the inside of the upper thigh bone. We actually have two, one on each side of the spine. I have been fascinated by this muscle for many years because it has been a pain in my back, abdomen and my thigh on occasion.

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Woman's Health Ayurveda

My Wise Earth Ayurvedic training focused on the core of woman's health. In the class we explored Shakti, the primordial feminine healing energy composed of rhythm and memory. I learned special practices that align your Shakti rhythm with the lunar cycles to help protect your health, strength, and vitality. 

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Do you know where your uterus is? Latest Nurturance Newsletter

The latest Nurturance updates and pictures of a mal-positioned uterus and its effects.

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Easing Jaw Tension

Many people suffer from pain and tension in their TMJ (jaw) and neck as well as headaches upon rising in the morning.  If this sounds like you, you may be clenching your teeth while you sleep.  Please read on to find out how  you may be able to ease this cycle of pain and stress.

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Immune Support

I hope everyone is staying warm and healthy during these dark cold days.  The following article contain several suggestions for boosting your immune system during this cold and flu season.  You will find information on how massage helps to boost the immune system, help from the plant world in the from of an amazing essential oil blend, and a great natural and free home remedy that helps to rally your bodies own defense system.

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Create Your Own Natural Cleaning Products

Instead of purchasing standard household cleaners, you can create your own natural, safe version by filling a plastic spray bottle with water and a squirt of dish soap, and a few drops of essential oils. Add 3-5 drops each of ...

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How Massage Therapy can help you

Massage therapy has many benefits to the mind, body and spirit.  We live in a society where we are rarely touched in a nurturing and healing way, yet massage therapy is so important to one’s health and wellbeing.  Studies have been conducted for well over 100 years on

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Ortho-Bionomy

March 10th and 11th 2007 I took an ortho-bionomy class at East West school of Massage. The class focused on gentle techniques to help align the spine, ilium, sacrum, coccyx, sternum, clavicles and ribs. I loved the class and I have been using the techniques...

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Valerian Flower Essence

It is interesting how spirit speaks to us when we are actually listening. Lately I have been getting guidance from the plant world. During a morning meditation the Valerian plant came through with a strong message. After reading about the plants spiritual lesson, I immediately wanted to...

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