By Amy May 07, 2011
Ramona was wonderful. I went in feeling stressed and I left feeling like a wet noodle and still feel very relaxed today at work. I sent my husband in the next day and he was also very pleased with the results. Thank you ...read more
By Jennifer J April 14, 2011
Dr. Don is an AMAZING Chiropractor and healer. He does not just crack away and send you on your way, he takes the time to determine what is going on in your body, he provides a great deal of feedback, he completes muscle work in addition to the adjustment, and he only adjusts what is needed. Additionally, he was able to provide an immense amount of useful information related to general health, wellness and nutrition questions that I had. ...read more
By Marilyn Chambers March 26, 2011
Sarah was excellent. I really appreciated the peaceful atmosphere of the waiting area and the time to just chill a bit! I will be back. The ability of the therapists to get along together was also wonderful to see. ...read more
Metabolic BlenddōTERRA’sSlim&Sassy Metabolic Blend is a proprietary formula of 100% pure CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils designed to help manage appetite between meals. Slim & Sassy includes a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon essential oils. Just add 8 drops to 16 oz. of water (regular size bottle of water) and drink between your healthy meals throughout the day to help manage hunger, calm your stomach, and lift your mood. The Slim & Sassy blend also makes a delicious and healthy flavored water for proper hydration during exercise or other activity. It has zero calories and is an excellent replacement for high-calorie beverages or for drinks that contain artificial sweeteners and colors.ConceptA body that is trim and fit is not only attractive, but also supports a lifetime of energy and vitality, and can help prevent the accelerated onset of many degenerative diseases. Managing weight and healthy body composition is primarily a matter of expending more calories than we consume. Eating less food (quantity) and improving our food selections (quality) along with increasing physical activity is the best way to experience permanent and healthy weight loss.Eating LessFood can be both physically and emotionally pleasurable. When we are hungry, our bodies send powerful signals through various physiological pathways to let us know it is time to eat. When we respond by eating, equally powerful signals reward us for responding to ourbodies’ desires. These signals areinfluenced over time by how much we eat, what we eat, and why we eat.Most people in the developed world consume more calories than required for supporting healthy and vibrant life function. Reducing the amount of calories we consume when dieting can be difficult if our bodies are conditioned to high-calorie diets. Eating more healthy foodsin smaller amounts throughout the day, using a dietary supplement of essential nutrients, and participating in a regular exercise program can help change unhealthy signals to eat more than we need or to eat for the wrong reasons.Healthy HydrationMany unhealthy “diet” potions use diuretics that cause the body to release water resulting inshort-term weight loss, but also resulting in dehydration and other negative health consequences. Drinking water regularly throughout the day can help support efforts to eat less calories. Proper hydration is also essential for metabolic functions throughout the body and supports cellular energy and activity.dōTERRA’s Slim & Sassy Metabolic Blend is a proprietary formula of 100% pure CPTGCertified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils designed to help manage appetite between meals. Slim & Sassy includes a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon essential oils. Just add 8 drops to 16 oz. of water (regular size bottle of water) and drink between your healthy meals throughout the day to help manage hunger, calm your stomach, and lift your mood. The Slim & Sassy blend also makes a delicious and healthy flavored water for proper hydration during exercise and other activity. It has zero calories and is an excellent replacement for high-calorie beverages or for drinks that contain artificial sweeteners and colors.Primary Benefits Supports your efforts to eat less and exercise more for permanent, healthy weight loss by helping your body adjust to reduced caloric intake during dieting* Helps manage appetite and hunger pangs between meals* Helps calm stomach and gastrointestinal distress sometimes associated with dieting* Lifts and elevates mood which has been associated with successful weight-loss efforts* Encourages healthy hydration during dieting, exercise, and throughout the day*What Makes This Product Unique? Proprietary blend of 100% CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Blend® essential oils No caffeine or other stimulants No sugars, zero calories No artificial colors, flavors, or ingredients Easy and safe to use with no harmful side effects Who Should Use this Product?Slim & Sassy Metabolic Blend is formulated for anyone participating in a healthy weight loss program of eating less and increasing physical activity. It can also be used anytime to make a refreshing and healthy flavored water alternative to high-sugar or artificial sweetened juices and beverages. ...read more
By The Healing Place of Cottage Grove June 02, 2013
A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on: Ø Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!! This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again. Ø Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Ø Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for astrenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. Ø But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet 1. Depression: According to arecent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve mood and generally make you feel happier. 2. PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. 3. Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. 4. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. 5. Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. 6. Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. 7. Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetenedwith honey.. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system. 8. Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. 9. Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morningsickness. 10. Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many peoplefind it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. 11. Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. 12. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that; to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. 13. Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. 14. Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature. 15. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood Enhancer tryptophan. 16. Smoking &Tobacco; Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. 17. Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack. 18. Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%! 19. Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape! So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. ...read more
By The Healing Place of Cottage Grove September 18, 2012
Ear candling, also called ear coning or thermal-auricular therapy, is an alternative medicine practice claimed to improve general health and well-being by lighting one end of a hollow candle and placing the other end in the ear canal. UsesEar candling can be used to treat many ailments of the ears and sinuses, such as congestion due to colds and chronic sinus or ear Infections. It also helps with itching, ringing, fluid build-up or an accumulation of wax in the ear.Surprisingly, ear candling can also be used to relieve symptoms that seem unrelated to the ears, such as jaw pain, headaches, nervousness, chronic stress or dizziness.BenefitsThe initial benefit of ear candling has been the least debated: The process, a warmth and crackling sound as the candle burns down, can be relaxing and soothing.The benefits of ear candling have not been proved. However many report the following: relief of sinus pressure or pain in the ears; eased congestion; a feeling of balance, both physical and emotional; an improved sense of hearing, smell and taste. Some even say they can think more clearly after an ear candling. Ear candling may also lead to reducedstress levels, less pain and tension in the jaw and fewer headaches. ...read more
By The Healing Place of Cottage Grove January 07, 2011
Learning how to flat iron your hair will save you money and time spent at a hair salon. The process is quite simple and only involves a few simple steps. When flat ironing your hair on your own it is important to make sure your hair is washed and well conditioned. ...read more
Consuming carrots provides beauty benefits such as glowing skin from within, but carrots can also be used topically in homemade beauty treatments. Carrots act as a natural acne treatment, provide moisture to dry skin in a homemade moisturizer and add naturally add softness and shine to hair. ...read more
