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Blueberries and Weight Loss

2012-02-07T18:40:00.000-05:00

We are all trying to lose weight at some time in our life. Some weight loss programs can be deceiving - they focus on counting calories only, not on the types of food you consume. Vibrant food is essential for vibrant health, and lasting weight loss comes from lifestyle changes. Super foods are one essential change that must be made for both health and weight loss. There are studies out there

Counting Calories to Lose Weight?

2012-02-07T17:20:00.001-05:00

If you are counting calories to lose weight, you might want to consider the type of calories you are eating. Not all calories are the same, in fact, some calories are much more unhealthy than others. The way your body digests pizza is very different from how it digests a fresh salad. If you were on a diet of only raw fruits and vegetables, you could eat as many calories as you would like and

New Year's Resolution Tips for Healthy Eating

2012-01-05T17:02:00.000-05:00

So many people have no idea where to even begin when it comes to eating healthy. It can be quite overwhelming, especially when you are looking for a lasting lifestyle change. Below I will outline some of the common foods to avoid, while also pointing out foods that are highly nutritious. Top 5 foods to cross off your shopping list Milk/Dairy Products: This very common food is said to be healthy

Magnets for Menstrual Cramps

2011-12-27T16:23:00.000-05:00

I recently read a couple of books on magnet therapy and discovered something quite amazing. I have heard the "hype" about using magnets for pain, but never really considered using it for myself or suggesting it to my clients. But, after reading many articles on the use of magnets for pain, I decided to try it myself. By applying magnets to the painful part, I decreased my menstrual pain by

Orange Juice - Health Food or Junk Food?

2011-11-07T17:15:00.002-05:00

Have you ever heard of someone having an orange juice addiction? I'm sure many people would laugh at this, but have you heard people say how much they love Tropicana (or other brand name) orange juice? We grew up thinking that "not from concentrate" orange juice was healthy. We were told to drink some everyday for its vitamin C content, as well as other added nutrients. But, what if I told you

Natural Skin Lotion : Calendula & Rose Hips Coconut Oil

2011-11-03T16:14:00.000-04:00

When I shop at the local health food store, I am often very disappointed in what they have to offer in their beauty department. Many of the products contain toxic products, like sodium lauryl sulfate, alcohol, fragrance (parfum) and others. If I am going to put something on my skin, I want the product to also be food grade - I don't want to put anything on my skin that I wouldn't eat! I know,

Alternative Therapies for Cancer and Treatment Side Effects

2011-11-01T16:21:00.003-04:00

by Allison Brooks The use of alternative treatments for various health problems has become popular in recent years. More and more, people are turning to natural methods to treat things like colds, headaches and skin problems. Some are even beginning to use them for cancer, and with much success. It has often been said that the natural world contains everything needed to treat and prevent

Welcome to our New Guest Blogger!!!

2011-11-01T16:15:00.000-04:00

We are so excited and pleased to introduce our new guest blogger. Allison Brooks is a recent graduate of the University of Mississippi. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Anthropology and has continued her research to work towards a complete ethnography. She mainly focuses on the effects of biomedicalization on different cultures, but also branches off into other fields of

Quick Weight Loss Tip

2011-10-16T19:01:00.001-04:00

Are you trying to lose weight without any success? Lasting weight loss takes a life-style change, which can be achieved one step at a time. A quick and easy thing you can do NOW to begin losing weight is to carry water with you everywhere you go. You should be drinking 1/2 your body weight in ounces of quality water per day. So, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should be drinking at least 80 ounces

A Celery a Day Will Keep The Doctor Away

2011-09-19T11:42:00.000-04:00

Many people who suffer from osteoporosis don't know the amazing benefits that celery contains. According to the Doctrine of Signature, a stalk of celery looks like a bone. It stands tall, is strong and not very flexible. Because of this alone, many people would say that it is good for our skeletal system. On top of that, it is high in natural sodium, which helps the body buffer against overly

Water, Water, EVERYWHERE!

2011-08-02T21:21:00.000-04:00

Do you know how much water is on planet Earth? A few sources report that there are 326,000,000,000,000,000,000 gallons of it covering the Earth. Yet, 1.2 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water and over 2.4 billion lack basic sanitation. And, even developed nations (like the United States and Canada) lack clean, healthy and living water. A study funded by the Natural Sciences

Raising a Child Naturally: From Pre-Conception Through Toddlerhood

2011-08-02T17:07:00.000-04:00

FREE! 1 Hour Online WEBINAR Do you have a child? Are you pregnant? Nursing? Do you want to have children in the future? In this one-hour online class, we will discuss the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of the birth process; breastfeeding and baby care; potential unexpected and unwanted interventions (and their effects on your baby); nutritional support pre-,during, and post

I'm Back!!!

2011-07-23T18:46:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to tell all of my readers: I have NOT abandoned by blog. I will be writing more ASAP. For the past month I have been on 'vacation' (kind of). I have been camping, hiking in the mountains, swimming, and enjoying SUMMER! :-) Upcoming blogs to look forward to: Free class announcements on: Raising a Healthy Family - From Pre-conception toToddlerhood Healing Yourself Using Sound &

Homeopathy For Menstrual Cramps & Pain

2011-06-14T14:56:00.001-04:00

Over the years I have tried EVERYTHING for severe menstrual pain - both conventional and naturopathic. I can't even begin to count how many times I 'googled' the terms "natural cure for menstrual cramps." And, I can't even begin to count the numerous times where I felt disappointed and discouraged that nothing was working. After many years of frustration and despair (and many days/nights of

New! Online Homeopathy Study Group

2011-06-13T18:48:00.000-04:00

Are you interested in learning about Homeopathic remedies? I will be starting a new online homeopathy study group this summer. Homeopathy study groups are hard to find, especially online groups - where you can study from the comfort of your own home. Dates are to be determined at this point. We will be studying constitutional remedies (and some acute stuff too). So, if you are a Natural Health

5 Common Health Misconceptions

2011-06-10T18:47:00.000-04:00

Myth: In order to lose weight, I have to count calories. Truth: Not all calories are the same. If you are eating fast food three times per day and watching your calories, you are less likely to lose weight than someone who eats a lot more substance, but eats mostly raw fruits and vegetables. A diet that consists of 80% raw produce is best for weight loss (and health in general). It will not

Menstrual Cramps & Adrenal Fatigue Revealed: Part 2

2011-05-26T12:05:00.000-04:00

Last month, for the first time in a long time, I had relief from my menstrual cramps. What did I do differently?! I took an amazing homeopathic remedy! Each person's "constitutional remedy" is different, depending on their life challenges and the experience of their symptoms. My menstrual cramps are much different from most people I know. A remedy that works for me might not work for someone

Menstrual Cramps & Adrenal Fatigue Revealed: Part 1

2011-05-18T20:10:00.000-04:00

For years I have struggled with menstrual cramps. When I was a teenager, these menstrual cramps would be so painful that I wouldn't be able to continue normal activities. I stayed home from school on those days. As I grew older, this turned into not going to work on those days. I rested in bed, helpless, with no refuge from the pain. Heat seemed to help a little, but I still suffered. The only

A New Face to SHT

2011-05-18T16:05:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone! I have been tossing around the idea of changing the 'face' of Sacred Healing Traditions. In the past I have posted many blogs about natural therapies for different conditions, as well as general health tips. I have tossed around the idea of making it more personal and include my story as well. In the past I have been reluctant to do so. With that said, I have decided to include my

Baby Bunny Update

2011-05-18T14:48:00.000-04:00

After many long hours of nursing five baby rabbits, I have come to realize a few things. #1: Baby rabbits are one of the most difficult animals to care for. #2: It is very difficult for baby animals to survive without their mother's first milk (colostrum). #3: No man-made synthetic formula can cut it... a baby fed formula has a significantly lower chance of survival. All said and done, all of

Hidden Cures For Cancer Part #2: Rife Beam Ray Device

2011-05-10T16:38:00.000-04:00

Imagine spending your whole life building a machine that cures disease. You patent the machine and you find the machine to be extremely successful in curing ALL diseases. You then present your PROVEN research to a medical association that you belong to. Think about this for a moment... what would happen to you if you found a cure for every disease imaginable? At first thought you would think

Baby Bunnies: A Lesson on Health

2011-04-29T11:12:00.001-04:00

Lately I haven't had much time to write a blog. Why? Because I have 5 baby bunnies that I am taking care of! Their mother died while giving birth to them, and since then we have been bottle feeding them two times per day (which takes almost 2 hours each time). I wanted to write to all of my readers out there because I have realized how important a couple of supplements are. First, the

Your Baby: Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding

2011-04-17T20:56:00.002-04:00

It seems like bottle feeding has been on the rise in the recent decades and now, more than ever, mothers are feeding their baby with pre-made formulas. Mothers come to see me with complaints of poor digestion in their babies; babies who vomit after they eat each meal, constipation, higher incidence of colds/flu and more. Most of these young mothers have not been educated on the benefits of breast

Headache Mystery Solved

2011-04-11T12:13:00.000-04:00

A headache is no fun for anyone, especially if it doesn't go away over night. My least favorite headaches are the ones that carry over to the next day. Lately I have been experiencing these kinds of headaches. I very rarely get sick and very rarely have headaches, so this has been a mystery that I have been trying to solve for some time now. I finally solved that mystery today, and wanted to

What is a Naturopath?

2011-03-31T19:53:00.000-04:00

I am always surprised and quite amazed when I go somewhere and a person has no idea what a Naturopath is. But, I have to remind myself that it is a field that not many people know about... I was there once myself. This prompted me to write this blog... to tell people the importance of seeing a Naturopath and having one on hand in times of need. The United States is a culture where many people