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Any city dweller will know that pollution can have some nasty effects, even in the short run. Breakouts, coughs, thyroid issues… and it’s even more damaging in the long run. There are a lot of nasty things in our air that can cause cellular damage in our bodies by forming free radicals. Pollutants and radiation destroy the essential nutrients, making …
We all grew up hearing that milk would give us strong bones. Milk has been the staple calcium food internationally, but it’s about time we grew out of our childhood beliefs – you do not need to consume dairy to get your calcium! Relief to all the vegans out there, no need to give up this important mineral and start …
Is all sugar created the same? Is sugar really the enemy? Let’s rephrase that – could it be possible that natural, organic plants from the earth are the enemy? We know it has a bad reputation – but maybe we need to be more specific when we talk about ‘sugar’. There’s a reason processed sugar has been labeled the enemy …
This summer is extra hot around the world, in most countries the hottest for 100 years! With all the AC, cold drinks and changing temperatures around us, we are especially prone to a weakened immune system, respiratory system, and digestive system. We know that summer makes us sweat and this is how it should be, so that toxins can leave …
Nature teaches us about unity, working together, and flow. Natural healing systems from the east use nature as a tool for observation and assessment of the human body. When a natural energy is leading us one way, we want to follow it. To work with it, flow with it and not to obstruct it. This goes for every cycle …
Nutrition is a wonderful science, but also a diverse one with many different sources of contradicting research. Because of the way the society functions in relation to media and health noise, sometimes we find ourselves eating things that are healthy on paper but don’t make us feel that great. On the other hand, we may find ourselves shunning certain foods …
No-one likes morning breath. But there’s another reason we want to clean our teeth first thing in the morning. You know how your body detoxes and digests your day when you sleep? Imagine all those bi-products, all the waste, the bacteria…ending up on your tongue. That’s exactly what happens – so we’re going to want to disinfect our mouths before …
We’re exposed to so much in today’s world. Walking around in cities we inhale polluted air. And in our homes, we’re not always so safe either. Everyday household products are loaded with hidden substances that can pose huge dangers to our hormones and neurological health! Toxins and chemicals can enter our bodies from some of the most unlikely and not-so-clean …
Now that virtually every baked and processed good is available in gluten free form – should you too be taking the hint to ditch the gluten? There are so many misconceptions about gluten, and like every decision, we should be informed before we cut it out. Gluten is not an evil ingredient in bread and cookies, it is actually just …
There’s a ton of fitness noise in the wellness industry – but there may be more to the body than fads tell us so far. It’s all too common to see people slave away at exercise routines that leave them feeling fatigues, listless, and weight fluctuating. Let’s go deeper – what can we do to make sure exercise serves to …
We get it – juice can be expensive, and many people down a whole bottle in less than a minute. So why pay so much for a drink that you think is barely going to fill you? May as well just get it not organic if it’s cheaper, right? We believe if you are going to juice, do it right. You …
Ever visited an eastern country and noticed the locals drinking hot tea, even on boiling summer days? It looks crazy to us. But to someone who understands the human body from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, westerners are committing the most ridiculous crime of them all: drinking iced drinks. Ok, so here’s why. The stomach is a ‘yang’ organ, …
We LOVE yoga don’t get us wrong. We’re always interested in how deep we can go so we open up the question… Can yoga serve a purpose beyond tight abs and stress relief? Yoga has become a bit of a pop culture fad, and we see it increasingly being pulled away from its ancient vedic roots. We often associate yoga with just …
5 Final Tips to Stay Balanced in Spring We’ve made it to the end of the 8 part Spring Liver Detox Series, we’ve given you the most powerful recipes to cleanse and care for your liver. Now for some final tips to get your body and mind even more aligned with the energy of this season: 1) Rise early. The …
Liver Loving Spring Salad Spring is all about new, rebirth, growth and freshness – it’s all about green! The ‘wood’ energy of the liver and gallbladder according to TCM relates to the color green. It’s also a great time to try new things, so if you find yourself buying the same ‘health’ foods every time you shop, we want to …
The Liver Bomb. Since the Liver is the body’s detoxification factory, we want to keep it moving. This can happen when we’ve overloaded it with toxins or simply with too much food. The best recipe for Liver congestion and stagnation is pungent and stimulating to get things moving smoothly again! And it’s the easiest recipe yet, but not for the …
Scallion Salsa for the Stagnant Liver We don’t necessarily need tons of super-food meals and rare Chinese herbs to balance our organs. This spring, our liver can find relief in the most humble ingredient: The scallion! We think of it as a useless garnish or flavor enhancer, but the scallion is remarkably healing according to TCM. It has a ‘warm’ …
Milk Thistle Tea Time. Every good detox makes space for tea time. And there’s one main tea you’ll need this Spring… Milk thistle. Your new favourite healing flower! (if it’s not already). Western medicine has recognized milk thistle as beneficial to liver health. The perfect addition to your Spring cleanse. Milk thistle’s healing properties have been known since way back …
If you’re ready to eat your way to a healthy liver, join us on this next step of the Spring Detox Series. The Dandelion cure. In Chinese Medicine, the liver is said to vibe with bitter flavored herbs. That said, it really vibes with dandelion. Dandelion is a celebrity amongst medicinal plants. I dare you to find a detoxification formula or liver cleansing …
The Best Liver Detox Drink for Spring Mornings! Welcome to part 2 of the Spring Liver Detox Series. Now that we’ve prepared for the detox, its time to begin! And it all starts with mornings. How we start our day has a big impact on how the rest of the day goes, both physically and emotionally. The first thing we eat …
3 Ways to Prepare for Liver Cleansing It’s the season for spring-cleaning! For your liver, to be precise. According to various branches of Eastern Medicine (TCM, Ayurveda…) Spring season corresponds to the liver, and its accessory organ, the gallbladder. According to these traditional medical systems, we must go with the flow of nature to stay healthy and balanced. Real detoxification happens when we …
We’re aware of our strengths. We’re aware of our weaknesses. But when it comes down to it, we only tap into our strength where we find it first. I’m talking about the mind and the body. If we know we’re good with words, arguments become our weapons when we fight. If we know our left knee is stronger, that’s the …
Imagine ancient, beautiful flowers that you can drink as a golden elixir and massage on your face for perfect skin. Sound too good to be true? Meet Chrysanthemum. Tiny little flower buds that have been used in Chinese Medicine for viruses, headaches, fevers, liver detoxification, respiratory problems, digestion… And most importantly… Skin. They taste like flowers should taste: aromatic and dreamy. They turn your …
When is it necessary to push things away? It’s a biological truth: boundaries are necessary in order for insides to remain distinct and protected from the outside. Every microscopic cell in the body has a perfectly designed boundary; a membrane that welcomes needed substances while preventing entry of damaging ones. All this intricate physiologic complexity is then enclosed by one …
It’s not easy to stay mindful during the day, even if you set an intention to do so. You might feel relaxed and happy but then find yourself surrounded by stressed-out people! How do you stay mindful and light, independent of what happens throughout the day? It’s a practice. You get better over time, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see …
We need oxygen to survive, yes, but did you know oxygen is actually one of the main catalysts for energy and a healthy bodily environment? Healthy cells in the body are aerobic: like us, they need enough oxygen to function. A healthy body is one that is capable of efficient absorption and utilization of nutrients. Blood with a low oxygen …
Inflammation is a nasty thing. It’s the reason we get sick. It’s the reason we need to juice cleanse. It’s the reason we need to start treating our bodies better. We can’t avoid it passively: inflammation is the body’s unavoidable natural response to injury and external irritants (vitamin supplementation, western medications, antibiotics, vaccinations, and improper diet). Until we take action …
Today marks the start of The Chinese New Year of the Fire Monkey! (Monkey vibes + fire-y vibes: I think you can get a pretty good idea of how this year is going to be.) Monkey year means lots of monkey energy: 2016 will embody the good and not so good characteristics of the Monkey sign. Monkeys literally do monkey business. …
Our bodies and our emotions are not separate. Western culture has evolved to create a misunderstanding that the physical body and the emotional body are two totally independent systems. Slowly, Western scientists have begun to understand certain concepts that link these two, such as the discovery that the gut acts as a ‘second brain’ in the body. We know that …
When something goes wrong in our body, we can feel stuck and helpless. We look at a disease or injury as some evil external force that has cripples our joy, autonomy, and competence. It’s easy to forget that, in fact, our bodies want to heal, and our cells want to be healthy again. It can seem like the body and …