blog posts
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Help your food work harder for you: improve nutrient absorption
Do you want more energy for all the fun things you’ve got planned for the summer? Swimming…hiking… traveling… hanging out with friends- all take energy. Sometimes, though, due to stress, your digestive system doesn’t have a chance use all the nutrients from the food you eat, which can mean you have less energy for fun stuff. You may…
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How to be an expert, and at what: lessons from a soccer game
I’ve been watching some of the World Cup Games recently. I’m not usually a sports fan, but something about the finesse and artistry of soccer captivates me. During the last game I watched, I found myself thinking a lot about goalies. I wondered how they get so good at what they do. It’s such a…
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Sleep better at night: tonight and from now on…
You know those times when you can’t fall asleep, and you’re just staring at the ceiling for hours? Or those times that you do fall asleep, but then you wake up and can’t get BACK to sleep? Those times are the worst. That’s why I made you this BodyTalk video. It will help you sleep…
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How to make anger your friend
It can be hard to know how to deal with anger. It can be an an overwhelming emotion. If you let it, though, anger will be your true friend and ally. Throughout our lives, we learn that anger is an inappropriate, unattractive, destructive emotion. But, in reality it can be a powerful force for good. Anger…
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Beat allergy season: natural allergy relief
As you may already know, the things that you’re allergic to don’t actually hurt you. What causes all the trouble is your immune system majorly overreacting. So, it may be a relief to know that cat hair, pollen, and dairy aren’t conspiring to make you miserable. The real problem is that your internal defense mechanisms go into overdrive and…
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Brow chakra: clarity, insight, intuition
Have you ever struggled to know what you should do next in life, felt confused, or had trouble envisioning your future? Working with the 6th chakra, also known as the brow chakra or third eye, can give you easier access to your inner guidance and clarity. The brow chakra reflects our ability to integrate all our sensory…
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Take a break from the shoulds…
When was the last time you had a chance to focus on something that really fed you; something that helped you remember who you are, and what life is all about? It’s easy to get so caught up in everything we should do-for work, for our health, for our families-that we forget why we do these…
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Thyroid balancing: clear the path to self-expression
The thyroid gland is the part of the endocrine system that regulates metabolism and blood calcium levels. It’s also closely associated with the throat chakra, and directly relates to our ability to express ourselves clearly and easily. Any physical or emotional blockages in the throat will keep the thyroid from helping us say what we…
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Throat Chakra: free your self-expression
The 5th, or “throat” chakra represents our ability to effortlessly be ourselves and to communicate clearly. Instances throughout our lives when we were told to sit still, behave, or keep quiet will show up as blockages in this area. So will any times we felt we had to swallow our thoughts and feelings to be safe…
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liver boost: improve liver health naturally
Spring is in the air in Northern California, with flowers blooming and bunnies hopping and Robins robin-ing. Aside from being fragrant and verdant, Spring is also the best time of year to support and balance the Liver. This week’s video has a mini-BodyTalk to help rejuvenate the liver from the inside out. Working with the…
