Archive for the ‘Natural Therapies’ Category

Endometriosis and Nutrition

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Upcoming Talk

Hosted by the Endometriosis Research Center of Greater Seattle

at the Mercer Island Public Library

Thursday April 16, 6:30pm

Come learn how daily decisions about food and exercise impact endometriosis, and how to use your diet therapeutically.

This free event is open to the public—contact me to register.

Please help the women in your life who struggle with endometriosis by inviting them to this talk.

Explore how daily decisions about food and lifestyle impact endometriosis, and how to manage your symptoms through the tiny decisions that make a huge difference.

In this intriguing and important class, we will uncover:

  • a holistic perspective of endometriosis
  • the link between diet and nutrition
  • foundations of a health-promoting anti-endo diet

Space is limited–contact me for more information and to register!

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Phyzz Yoga Retreat in Sunny Mexico

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

How often do you encounter the opportunity to take a last minute, all-inclusive, 1-week international wellness getaway at this cost? Karen is a long time friend and fellow yogini friend, and is offering $50 off this fabulous retreat if you register by 5pm *today*. Just think, in less than a week, you could be sunning and stretching on the beautiful coast of the Sea of Cortez.

Here’s what Karen has to say:

Join us for 7 nights and days of serenity and practice at La Duna (“The Dune”) Ecological Center for Creative Renewal. La Duna is a unique place set amidst a majestic cardon cacti desert against the open blue horizon of the Sea of Cortes. It is a place to visualize positive ideas outside the routine of everyday life.

The theme and destination of our second retreat share a common name: peace. Our group will enjoy tranquil and comfortable accommodations, daily yoga and meditation practice, and healthy cuisine.

We’ll be taking a boat ride to Espiritu Santo Island to snorkel with sea lions and bask in the glorious reflection of the sun against the Sea of Cortez. We’ll ride horses through an ancient canyon, and hike through the beautiful desert landscape while learning from our naturalist proprietor, Gabriela, about the area’s local ecology.

Wow, doesn’t that sound great?! As of today (3/10), you can still find airfares on kayak.com to Cabo (SJD) for 420, a car for less than 200, and your retreat price of 1085 includes lodging, all meals, classes, and 3 excursions (or two excursions and 1 massage).

More information: http://www.phyzzyoga.com/blog/?p=320
Register: retreat@phyzzyoga.com
Questions? Call Karen at 206.214.5169

Remember, register by 5pm today and mention my name for $50 off your retreat fee… And bring back some sun!

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Fertility and Celiac Disease

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Many people have Celiac Disease or celiac intolerance, and few know that it can affect their attempts at conception. It is an autoimmune response that manifest when gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, is ingested. It often takes many years for a correct diagnosis to be made, and, until then, individuals can suffer from chronic diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux, and other digestive disorders, as well as a whole host of seemingly unrelated symptoms. It can also affect fertility. In men with Celiac Disease, it can lead to low sperm count, and women may experience troubles conceiving.

Studies from various countries indicate that fertility problems are indeed more common in women with untreated Celiac Disease, compared to women who do not have it.

The risk of suffering other gynecological and obstetrical problems like miscarriage or preterm birth is also higher for those with Celiac Disease.
Joseph Mercola, “Why Haven’t Infertile Couples Been Told These Facts?”, 2/23/2010

Follow the link to read more about what Dr. Mercola has to say about Celiac Disease and its affects on fertility.

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What is a Health Coach, Anyway?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

What is a health coach, anyway, and how can you benefit from having one? Health coaches offer guidance for simple, health-promoting changes to your diet and lifestyle, and help you learn to deal with the practical and emotional aspects of implementing those changes for good. With the right health coach, you can heal and prevent most illness.

Take a look at some of the recent press around Health Coaches:
• Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks on CNN about the need for health coaches in America.
ABC News reports on health coaching – what it is and how it can help you.
• Dr. Andrew Weil’s Self Healing magazine reports: “When athletes want a competitive edge, they hire a private coach to monitor their progress. When it comes to your health, using this mindset could also be beneficial. Health coaches are increasingly being hired by corporations to help employees stay healthy and by individuals seeking to improve well-being. For some, these coaches offer assistance in managing dietary constraints (due to conditions such as celiac disease or diabetes), and for others, they might focus on teaching stress-reduction methods. In some ways, the health coach picks up where your physician left off, helping you implement wellness strategies suggested after a check-up or diagnosis.” In the article, Integrative Nutrition graduate Christi Collins recommends finding a coach who has received training from a reputable program, and whose personality resonates with your own.
CBS News reports: “Congress will miss the boat if it ends up perpetuating a system that reacts to illness rather than preventing it. Chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes wreck our quality of life and cost a fortune. In recent years, a new and intriguing concept has emerged in the prevention and treatment of chronic illness: the health coach.”
NY Times article on coaches.

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L is for Listening to Your Body

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

What does it mean to “listen to your body”? With “alternative” and “complementary” medicine becoming more commonly accepted every day, this phrase is also pushing up against cliche. But what does it actually mean? In this next episode of the ABC’s of Gluten Free, Megan and Tiffany talk about balancing external knowledge with our internal messages and explore what it means to understand the signals the body gives in relation to the food we eat. Click here to listen to the L is for Listening to Your Body podcast.

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