We’ve heard that probiotics are amazing for the gut. These live bacteria can work wonders on the digestive system, and they have been proven to contribute to a healthy immune system and a lower risk of urinary infections. But like all living things, probiotics need food! Which is why if you haven’t heard of prebiotics yet, it’s about time you …
5 Milk-Free Ways to Get Your Calcium
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 …
Summer Health Tips You Need to Know From Chinese Medicine
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 …
5 Ways To Live Clean at Home
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 …
Does Yoga Make You a Good Person?
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 …
How to do a Spring Liver Detox, the Right Way: Part 7
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 …