WET SOCK TREATMENT
Indications:
Sore throat or any inflammation or infection of the throat, neck pain, ear
infections, headaches, migraines, nasal congestion, upper respiratory
infections, coughs, bronchitis, and sinus infections.
Supplies:
1 pair cotton socks1 pair thick wool socks (also
flannel or heavy-duty cotton socks)TowelWarm shower/bath or warm foot bath
Directions:
1.
Take a pair of cotton socks and soak them completely with cold water. […]
I was reminded when digging up Lilian Bridges’ annual Lunar calendar forecast for this Year of the Golden Rat (or Metal or White rat, all are same) of an important message, often echoed in Chinese Medicine, of finding our true nature. Lonnie Jarrett also took a deep dive on this in his book, Nourishing Destiny; […]
I had mentioned that I would share my patient recs for immune-boosting etc as well as info about the Year of The Rat forecast, about a month back. Then I started feeling bashful about sharing with the greater public, non-patients, and as we are so deep into this pandemic now; it was my own […]
If you have been in to the clinic recently I may have mentioned the Mediclear liver cleanse to you, as an option for helping to boost your overall well-being and vitality by giving your liver, the most regenerative organ in your body and the one most responsible for its detoxification, some time to repair and […]
An interesting study was recently published about Fish Oil and Prostate health, that should meaningfully remind us that moderation is key, even in what is good for us! If you have seen it in the news, take a moment to digest and don’t run screaming from fish oil! Rather, try to source your Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) from […]
Fire cupping is amazing myofascial release that invigorates the body’s tissues with fresh circulation of vital nutrients while flushing out the toxic metabolic waste – a natural product of cellular metabolism – that can accumulate in tense muscles. As well as being an excellent therapy for muscle pain and tightness, this is a great adjunctive […]
Leg cramps? Insomnia? Anxiety? These 3 ailments are linked to deficiency of #Magnesium. Magnesium (Mg) is responsible for over 300 vital bodily functions! If yours is low, supplement with MG or eat Magnesium rich foods to avoid chronic illnesses resulting from deficiency! Deficiency can cause not only leg cramps, insomnia and anxiety, but Migraines, fatigue, […]
Have you heard of the 14 Superfoods? These foods have been said to be so much more packed with good stuff that we human’s of vast resource should try to eat them everyday or as much as possible, even over all other foods! The kings of their peers, the top 14 Superfoods are:
Pumpkin, walnuts, oranges, […]
It is Spring at last and a great time of year to plant more greens in your garden and in to your diet! Let us start with a talk about parsley! Sure it’s a pallet cleansing green used as garnish, but did you know it is also a powerful antioxidant weapon used against rheumatoid and […]
Today is the day, Body Ecology starts now! A common sense, sound approach to changing the status quo in your gut, and start feeling free from inflammation – a primary cause of pain & discomfort for so many people. Check it out and join this Springtime commitment toward feeling well! Have pain? Skin issues? Headaches? Overweight? […]
Imagine that one week out of every month is pretty much miserable; you can count on that week as a loss. You feel tired, even lethargic, have strong cravings, are filled with self loathing or a foggy head, you are knocked out by migraines, cramping abdominal or low back pain.
If this sounds familiar to you then […]
Now that marijuana’s popularity is increasing, it’s a good time to look at some of the possible effects of which you may not be aware. Yes, it can be very helpful for people who have headaches, insomnia or high blood pressure; but did you know it also has a well-documented impact on fertility?
Researchers have found […]
The connection between neck tension and upper back pain is not always clear, but understanding it can lead to faster resolution of both.
Many of my clients who report stiffness and pain in the upper neck or tension at the base of the skull often also report painful areas in their upper back and shoulder. When there are […]
Have you considered undergoing IVF therapy? Then you should know that Acupuncture significantly reduces stress levels in women undergoing IVF. It also increases blood flow to ovaries and uterus, which can positively impact the rate of success. Click the link below for the full article.
Building resilience- A preliminary exploration of women’s perceptions of the use […]
As a professional Licensed Massage Therapist in private practice, I am accessible to my clients as they work through different muskuloskeletal concerns. A client recently asked for my opinion on this article:
What is the piriformis muscle… how does it relate to my sciatic nerve?
This was my response:
As far as the information presented, the article is correct. […]
The Conversation at the Other End: The Birds and the Bees have gone quiet for winter and now we find ourselves facing the other end of the spectrum and it is time to have “The Talk”, but it may not be the one you are imaging.
“I have often thought upon death, and I find it […]
If an External Pathogen invades, you do have to go through the whole cycle of the illness; the trick is to make it matter of hours, not weeks!
So, what can you do to boost your immune system’s fighting power during flu season? Have you thought about stocking up your cupboard with some herbal preventatives, but are […]
