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Top Seasonal Allergy Tips!

3/9/2021

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You know that feeling when spring is in the air and you just feel that sneeze coming? Nature is reminding us how interdependent we are!  And we can use gentle, healing gifts from nature to help us get back in balance!

Tip #1 – If you suffer from allergy symptoms a great way to reduce your body’s inflammatory response is to lower how much inflammatory load your body has to deal with. I don’t mean stay inside though!  But instead, after you have enjoyed the healthy air outside come inside and neti pot to cleanse out your sinuses.  At the end of the day take a shower before going to bed to be sure you aren’t bringing pollen to sleep with you in your hair and on your body.

Tip #2 – Another proactive approach we can all use is adding nettles in our lives!  A tea or overnight infusion of stinging nettles can do wonders for rejuvenating your energy, stopping itchy eyes, and alleviating other allergy symptoms.  Stop by for a bag of nettles to get started!

Tip #3 - In herbal medicine we see seasonal allergies as an overreaction of the immune system that is contributed to by your liver needing a bit of support. Spring greens and sour foods help us nourish our liver in the long-term. In the short-term try herbs like Milk Thistle, Reishi and Turmeric can help!

Tip #4 – If you are suffering I would be glad to make you a custom blend for your needs or we can use some tried and true Chinese herbal blends that can get you feeling better soon!

Tip #5 Allergies aren't the only sign of a liver imbalance. Reach out if you are suffering from;  fatigue, skin conditions, menstrual irregularities, PMS, frustration, and anxiety. 

If you need more information about any of these topics please reach out and schedule a consultation soon! Your health is worth it! 

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Getting ahead of Allergy Season and Supporting the Liver

5/8/2020

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Spring is the time to support our Liver so that we minimize the effects of allergy season. As Mother Nature gives us warmer days and plenty of sunshine, we are getting little gifts of health in the dandelions that have been popping up abundantly!

According to Chinese medicine, you might be having liver imbalance issues if you're experiencing:
  • sinus allergies
  • fatigue
  • skin conditions
  • menstrual irregularities
  • PMS
  • frustration
  • anxiety
Get a kick start by choosing fresh greens and sour foods and drinks like lemon water to nourish and support the liver and alleviate allergy symptoms.

If you are suffering a custom tincture or Chinese formula can alleviate it often starting in just a couple days! Don't wait to feel better!
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Spring Cleaning (Inside and Out!)

5/1/2019

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We are officially in Spring, and with that comes Spring Cleaning!  These recipes and tips I sent last year are always relevant this time of year. I hope this newsletter helps you transition well into this season.


Cleanse your body and your home

Fresh and lively is how we want to enter into spring!  We do this by using natural cleansers for our home and our body. Here are a couple recipes that you might use to liven up your body and your home! 

The first is a calming Love Your Liver Syrup that you can easily make at home following this video. Every year I make it a little differently with my classes.  Taking care of your liver can taste good. It is easier than you think!

The second is a facial cleansing scrub that helps tighten up pores and sluff off old skin. We make this recipe in my herbal intensive class that is based on Rosemary Gladstar’s Miracle Grains recipe.

Blend together the following and store in glass jar.
2 cups white clay
1 cup finely ground oats
¼ cup finely ground almonds
¼ cup finely ground lavender
1/8 cup finely ground rose
When you are ready to use mix 2 tsp with a bit of water in the palm of your hand. Gently massage the paste on your face. Rinse when finished.
 
The next recipe is one to cleanse the air in your home and is a Disinfectant Room Spray. If you need any of these oils I often have them on hand on my shelves so feel free to schedule an herb pick-up appointment and let me know what you need.

Blend the following in a small spritzer bottle.
1 oz water
1 drop peppermint essential oil
1 drop tea tree essential oil
2 drops pine essential oil
2 drops bergamot (or other citrus) essential oil
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Shake well before use. Apply to hard surfaces that need disinfected or into the air in your home.  *Use with caution if you have cats in the home.  *Occasional use around children is fine.
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Allergies
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Spring is the most anticipated time of year after a long, cold winter like we have had. We are ready to clean out our homes and let in the fresh air. We are also wanting to get outside and get moving! For some people though, chirping spring birds does not herald such uplifting energy. Outside isn’t such a great place if you have allergies. And more than a few people emerge from winter feeling heavy and already battling allergies. They need a boost!

Last year about this time I made several Facebook videos talking about signs of liver imbalance. According to Chinese medicine, you might be having liver imbalance issues if you're experiencing
  • spring sinus allergies
  • fatigue
  • skin conditions
  • menstrual irregularities
  • PMS
  • frustration
  • anxiety.
A spring liver nourish plan or a detox plan may be called for! If you are suffering, know that these are not issues that you have to live with, I would be happy to help and it is as easy as scheduling a consultation.
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