Destroyer of weakness. Rejuvenator. Conqueror of mountains. Who wouldn’t want shilajit in the cupboard or medicine cabinet, when it goes by names like these? The word literally means “born from stone.” And as we’ll see, this is literally true! So what exactly is shilajit? Pronounced “shee-la-jit” this gooey black resin seeps from crevasses in the…
Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are usually small, painful lesions that develop in the mouth or at the base of the gums. They be extremely uncomfortable and painful while eating, drinking and talking. There is no exact cause behind mouth ulcers, but certain factors are known to trigger them, including: Minor mouth injury Toothpastes…
By Gillian B For those of you who don’t already know, restorative yoga is a gentle form which focuses on the relaxing and renewing nature of yoga. Regular practice will increase freedom of movement, extension in the joints and range of motion. In this video, I demonstrate different modifications of the postures as they are…
Summer is almost here, and you’re probably wanting to bust out the sandals and other open-toed shoes. Foot corns, however, can put a damper on things. Foot corns are smaller than calluses and have a hard center surrounded by inflamed skin. They tend to develop on parts of your feet that don’t bear weight, such as…
As a child, the first relationship you have is usually with your parents or caretakers. This is arguably the single most important connection you will establish, because it sets your first understanding of love. Whether you grow up in a home full of love of one full of chaos, children in even the happiest of…
When Kalel Santiago was just 10 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as neuroblastoma. For two years, he endured chemotherapy, radiation treatments and surgery, and he survived it all. But he was then diagnosed with something else – severe autism that disabled him from speaking. Kalel’s Story Kalel’s father,…
When skin becomes injured, fibrous tissue (scar tissue) forms over the wound to repair and protect the injury. In cases where scar tissue grows excessively, it forms a smooth, hard growth known as a keloid. Keloids can grow to be much larger than the original wound. They’re most commonly found on the chest, shoulder, earlobes…
You’ve probably heard horror stories about large tapeworms being discovered in someone’s body, but the scary fact is, parasites are more common than you think. A parasite is an organism that live in or on a host while feeding from it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are three main types…
When the body’s hormones become unbalanced, the body starts to experience problems. There are many factors that can contribute to an increase or decrease of certain hormones, and knowing the causes and symptoms can help you to identify when something isn’t quite right, and figure out how to treat it. Estrogen is a hormone produced…
By Gillian B In a search to resolve some long standing structural imbalances in my body, I came across a unique bodywork technique called Rolfing. While it has a peculiar name, as a therapy it works wonders! What the heck is Rolfing? Developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, Rolfing or Structural Integration is designed to unwind…