April 21, 2016 – Thursday – 6 pm at East Bay Natural Medicine Pollutants and toxins are everywhere—water, food, soil, air, dust, and everyday products and objects in the home or workplace. While the body is normally an efficient detoxification machine on its own, the modern world we live in can put a strain on even the healthiest of us. Build-up of these toxins in the body can lead to a variety of seemingly unrelated symptoms—fatigue, headaches, malaise, irritability, mood swings, bloating, insomnia, and muscle/joint aches and pains.
Secrets to a Healthy Heart Long before the ancient Greek surgeon Galen carried out meticulous dissections of the heart, the Egyptians wrote about health and disease in relation to how the heart “speaks in vessels” with the rest of the body. Today, physicians may not associate the heart with the soul (or soul mates), but many credit early Egyptian medical knowledge of the heart as a precursor to modern cardiology.
Hawthorn, also known as Maybush, is a thorny shrub found on hillsides and in sunlit woodsey areas throughout the world. Over centuries, all parts of the plant have been used to prepare foods, beverages, and medicines. In folk medicine, Hawthorn was used for the treatment of diarrhea, insomnia, and asthma. In China, it has been used to treat digestive problems, high cholesterol, poor circulation, and shortness of breath.
Keep your diet on track – eat something healthy before you head to a holiday celebration, so you don’t arrive hungry and eat everything in sight. If you are going to indulge during the holiday celebrations, make it count! Indulge in only the most special treats so that you eliminate some of the excessive calories.
Fall is a great time to consider a detox or cleanse as we head into the cooler months of the year and the cold/flu season. Detoxifying is a critical tool to help maintain good health and a vibrant immune system. Cleansing/Detoxifying will help clear up fatigue, food cravings, sleep issues, headaches and allergies, if you are experiencing these symptoms.
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