Guest Posts
The Purpose and Menu of a Colon Cleanse Diet
Death Begins in the Colon It may sound far-fetched, but many people believe that “death begins in the colon.” You’re probably wondering what that even means. Originally uttered by holistic guru Dr. Bernard Jensen (who introduced several alternative healing methods to the English-speaking world, lived to be 93 years old, and frequently removed what many considered to be “incurable” diseases from people’s bodies over his lifetime), it primarily means that maintaining good health must first include a clean colon and hygienic diet. When the body expends too much energy on digestion and elimination due to a poor diet and an unclean…
The Numerous Uses of Fragrant Moroccan Argan Oil
What is argan oil and where does it come from? Ever tried argan oil? I’ve had it in two forms of hair product (both were hair conditioners, different kinds) so far since hearing about it, and oh. my. goodness. The stuff is phenomenal. Not only does it smell like heaven, but it leaves your hair feeling like silk. Naturally, my mind wants to know 1. what’s in it, and 2. how did it ever get here to my little hometown salon in the tiniest city in the midwest? Come on, let’s take a look! From high in treetops of the…
What is a Narcissist?
What do you really know about narcissism? A term being used (some might say overused) widely these days is narcissism. Although most may not realize it, the root of the term comes from an actual diagnosis; a personality disorder defined in the DSM-V (The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which updated criteria from the DSM-IV (fourth edition) manual in June 2011). A simplified definition of narcissistic personality disorder is: A long term pattern of abnormal behavior characterized by exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and a lack of understanding of others’ feelings. …
The Pros and Cons of Protein Powder
From Slimfast to Visalis, Mercola Pure to SunWarrior, we’ve all had a protein shake, and chances are — we kinda liked it. Who doesn’t love a tasty and refreshing shake or smoothie made with their favorite protein powder? Toss in some fruits, a few ice cubes, and a spoonful of chia seeds and you’ve even got a healthy meal, right? Well, actually, some people might disagree – and strongly. Let’s check out what the experts have to say about the pros and cons of protein powder. First, let’s look at the pros: You’ll lose weight and/or gain lean muscle Research…
Dr. Terry Wahls’ Amazing ‘Diet for the Mitochondria’
Determined to get herself out of a wheelchair, Dr. Terry Wahls began searching for her own cure After being diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in the year 2000, Dr. Terry Wahls immediately began to search for a cure. She spent four years in a wheelchair watching her disease progress while hoping to prevent becoming bedridden altogether. Since she was already a doctor herself, teaching as a clinical professor of medicine at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, she first explored animal disease models she could access, as she knew they were decades ahead of what is normally available in practice. Intensely…
Codependent Relationships: The Skinny
We have all been in that relationship where we thought we were being supportive, only to find out we had been enabling destructive behaviour – codependent relationships are something that happen to all of us at one time or the other. In the early days of a new relationship, or perhaps in the flush of love, we are wont to ignore negative traits in our significant others. And as the relationship grows, codependency happens. Wikipedia defines codependency as: “Codependency is a type of dysfunctional helping relationship where one person supports or enables another person’s drug addiction, alcoholism, gambling addiction, poor mental…
Deep Breathing Exercises and Their Benefits
Deep breathing, huh? If you’re over the age of six, chances are you are familiar with the phrase: take a deep breath. Count backwards from ten. Or hundred. As exasperating as it might seem to be told to take a deep breath when under stress, it *is* the one thing that can actually calm you down. This is why that those who practice yoga also swear by pranayama, the sister practice of breathing exercises that accompanies yoga. What exactly does deep breathing do? For starters: Your body is designed to expel up to 70% of toxins through breathing itself, so…
Sound Healing Therapy: Why It’s Catching On
You may have heard of sound healing therapy, you may have tried it. Actually, scratch that. You will most likely have tried it, as will have anyone else. When down in the dumps, or going through a rough patch, have you ever found yourself reaching for your music player or phone to play an old song that you love? And have you noticed how it immediately acts as salve for your spirit, giving your soul that gentle fillip it so badly needs? The Carpenters’ Yesterday Once More comes to mind as an immediate favourite for my personal brand of sound…
Reiki Master: Usui/Tibetan Master Attunement
Want to be a Reiki Master in the Usui tradition? The grand Usui ttradition was founded by Japanese Buddhist, Mikao Usui. Reiki became popular as a spiritual practice, complementing other forms of mainstream therapy for physical and mental wellbeing. Reiki is a form of healing therapy that ascribes the powers of healing to universal energy or Qi. This can be both hands-on and remote, where Reiki channels, through the powers of intention, help send or transfer healing energies into those who might need them. The Usui method helps “attune” these Reiki channels to be able to communicate with the universal…
Master Cleanse Recipes: Detox Like a Boss
There are several detox and master cleanse recipes doing the rounds on the internet. Some are endorsed by people in the healthcare industry, some have been handed down for generations in ancient cultures, some have been concocted in kitchens on a whim, and yet others have come about by niftily mixing known ingredients for great health. Detox recipes have been around for ages. After the holidays, one of the world’s go-to detox recipes is eating green and drinking green for a few days after to help the body get back into active metabolism. Others have surprise ingredients in them that now have…
Leaky Gut Syndrome – All You Need to Know
Leaky Gut Syndrome. Virtually everyone seems to be talking about it. And the image that it conjures up in the mind isn’t pretty. A gut that leaks? It’s not so much that the “gut” as we know it leaks. It’s when the permeability in the intestinal walls increases, or in medical terms, intestinal hyperpermeability. This could develop over years without our knowing it, where the intestinal walls can develop perforations, allowing digestive juices such as acids to “leak” through the intestinal walls into the bloodstream. Bear in mind that this isn’t strictly a diagnosis – it is considered a medical…
Elimination Diet Plan: Five Things to Consider
I’ve already covered what the elimination diet is all about and may be considering an elimination diet plan. As a quick recap, here is why the elimination diet is popular. It helps target specific intolerances and allergies. By the process of elimination, trigger foods, allergens, and any ingredient that causes discomfort is removed from the diet for a time period of 4-8 weeks. During this period, the body gets used to the fact it no longer needs to produce antibodies to counter the trigger food, and begins to heal itself internally. It helps clearly identify what agrees with your system…
