Living through a pandemic we are all looking for ways to boost our immune function and stay not only healthy, but resilient during this tremendous time of stress. Less pain and a better functioning body wouldn’t be so bad either, right? That’s were manual lymph drainage massage comes in. This modality works with the lymphatic system. This incredible system cleanses our blood checking for impurities, viruses, bacteria, chemicals, heavy metals and just about anything else you can think of that can make you feel ill.
Read MoreIt’s officially autumn in New England and here in Vermont we are enjoying colorful mountains, apple picking and cool fall days. As much as I love fall, it is often a difficult seasonal transition for the body. Cooler temperatures, less sunlight and unpredictable weather can make our bodies susceptible to illness. Here are a few of my tried and true supplements and plant allies that I take to keep me well in this season.
Elderberry and Echinacea
These two plants pair beautifully together to help boost your immune system and keep you well when everyone around you is coming down with that seasonal sniffle or cough.
Read MoreIt’s finally summer in New England and it’s time to enjoy the beautiful weather in our lovely climate. Getting out to go hiking, barbecuing at the lake or going tubing on the river are just a few of my favorite ways to spend these long sunny summer days. Going outside has me thinking about Lyme prevention. Here in Vermont we have a lot of issues surrounding this disease and it’s becoming more of a threat with climate change. I’ve come across several great ways to heal prevent tick bites and infection and wanted to share this knowledge with folks.
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