by Barbara | Oct 11, 2017 | Abdominal Massage, Mind Body Connection
One of my favorite techniques I learned from the Wise Earth Ayurvedic Women’s Health course is called the Special Hip Massage. “As women, we tend to hold our grievances in our hips and thighs. Hip Massage stimulates the apna air of the womb and brings the uterus into...
by Barbara | Aug 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
A few people asked what protocol I’m following to correct my anemia. Keep in mind, this is a protocol specific to my body. Writing about what I’m doing helps me to organize my thoughts and keep me on track. You should consult a health care practitioner to figure out...
by Barbara | Jul 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Normal vs Optimal Back in 2014, I started feeling more tired than usual and was having difficulty concentrating. So, my doctor (ND) checked my iron and ferritin (storage form of iron) levels and ran a CBC (complete blood count). Lab reference ranges have a much wider...
by Barbara | Jun 26, 2017 | Digestive Health, Hormonal Health, Mind Body Connection
The Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine is a complex theory that evolved from observing nature and the five elements it contains: fire, earth, metal, water, and wood. We are part of nature and a microcosm of nature, encapsulating the elements within us. No one...
by Barbara | Mar 9, 2017 | Digestive Health
Do you wonder why you get gassy and bloated after meals? Do your friends refer to you as the easter egg nobody found? Well, it’s essential to know that each stage of digestion depends on the previous stage. The chemical process starts before we even put food in...
