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Archive for December, 2007

Getting a Fresh Start for the New Year: Cleansing and Detoxification

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

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by Thad Jacobs, ND, LAc

Each year, the most popular health related items on people’s New Year’s resolution “to-do” list are shed some pounds, get fit, be less stressed and quit various health-defeating habits. Unfortunately, the notion of change often overwhelms the psyche to a point where another year passes and you have yet to meet your health goals. This year, take charge and begin your New Year transformation with cleansing and detoxification.

Cleansing and detoxification is an extremely powerful, health promoting tool that encourages a break away from poor lifestyle choices. Periodically cleaning out the body, just as you might Spring-clean your home, helps keep the cellular machinery working properly to ensure optimal functioning of our nervous system, immune system and hormones. In addition, a healthy cleansing program allows you to successfully withdrawal from the unhealthy foods, caffeine, tobacco and other vices that only serve to deplete the body and add to its toxic burden. (more…)

Tips to Keep You Healthy During the Holidays

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

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by Dr. Trevor Holly Cates, ND

With the holidays around the corner, busy home, social and work schedules can send stress levels through the roof. Combined with cold and flu season this time of year, it’s important to keep your immune system strong to prevent getting sick at a time when nobody wants to feel feverish or congested.

While we generally enjoy the holidays, they can be stressful. An important factor in keeping your health and your wits is getting a good night’s sleep. Sleeplessness can lead to daytime irritability, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and immune system suppression.

If you are tossing and turning, there are things you can do to help relax into sleep naturally. Enjoy a healthy, low-stress holiday season this year with the following tips. (more…)