Health Benefits of Sauna Therapy
Did you know that your skin is your largest organ? It is a great pathway of elimination for the body. When you exercise, take a hot bath, or go in the sauna (any way you work up a sweat), you are encouraging toxic chemicals to be released from your skin! There are hundreds of thousands …
Are You Making The Most Of Your Weekends?
The weekends used to be fun, a chance to see friends, go on adventures and enjoy life. It was a break from school and work but lately it’s become a chance to get errands done. Saturday morning you wake up and start cleaning the house. After that’s done you head to the grocery store and …
The Excuses That Keep Us From Being Happy
For most of us, we think we have a real understanding of what keeps us from being truly happy. We believe it’s because we are stressed from work, overwhelmed by bills, do not have enough energy, do not get enough sleep and are constantly being forced to settle for things or give up things. That’s …
Looking for a Wellness Program that works? Find out if FirstLine Therapy is right for you.
I’m Amanda Littleton, Holistic Health and Life Coach, Founder of Wellthie Life and Lifestyle Educator for the FirstLine Therapy (FLT) Program at the Institute of Complementary Medicine (ICM). I’m thrilled to be supporting ICM patients on their wellness journey through true lifestyle change with the FLT Program. My passion for supporting others comes from my …
Protecting Your Immune System This Fall
The leaves are turning beautiful, vibrant colors. The air is becoming crisp and we are gearing up for a cozy winter. The downside, as you all know, is that this is the prime season for colds and flus. You may be asking yourself, other than the flu shot, what can I do to protect myself …
5 Tips For a Non-Toxic Lifestyle
With all the environmental and food toxins that are so prevalent in today’s society, it’s no wonder there are increasing rates of chronic disease. In fact, the average person is exposed to over 100 toxic chemicals each day! You can make meaningful changes to your lifestyle to significantly reduce your exposure to toxicants and promote …
The Basics of Hormone Replacement Therapy: Could It Be The Right Fit For You?
Millions of women and men rely on hormone replacement therapy to help balance their hormones and manage a variety of problematic symptoms. From Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and premature ovarian failure to menopausal changes and low testosterone, hormone replacement therapy can be instrumental in correcting hormonal insufficiencies, helping these individuals on their path to optimal …
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Wildfire Smoke: Are You Protecting Your Lungs?
Have you been experiencing headaches, dry eyes, sore throat, cough, worsening asthma, chest pain, or high blood pressure? Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest have been causing hazardous air quality recently. The small particles in the air get into your lungs and eyes and cause these health problems. Pregnant women, people with preexisting lung or heart …
Proactive about Prostate Cancer?
If you’ve noticed an unusual amount of facial hair on men lately, it likely isn’t just because of the colder weather, but to promote awareness for men’s health. This is why November is also affectionately known as Movember! Women have October for breast cancer awareness and men have November for prostate cancer awareness. According to …
Fish oil: A necessary supplement for cognitive function?
Fish oil may be good for a lot of conditions, but one of the weightier ones is cognitive function. After all, having your brain intact trumps other benefits of fish oil such as glowing skin and joint mobility. According to the Alzheimer’s association, ‘Long-term studies suggest that 10 to 20 percent of those aged 65 …
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