by Dr. Larry Wilson — Minerals, from calcium and magnesium, to the trace elements such as zinc, are perhaps the single most important group of nutrients. They are required for every bodily function, from activating muscles and nerves, to digestion, energy production, and all healing and regeneration of the body. This article focuses on important […]
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Detoxing from our environment
January 13, 2013
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by Dr. Howard Peiper — Body purification has been a part of human health and well-being rituals for thousands of years. Cleansing, a rich tradition that has helped humans through all ages and cultures, is at the foundation of every great healing philosophy. Today, we generally think of detoxification as a way to clean out […]
Yin and yang, quartz and lungs
December 6, 2012
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by Isabelle Morton — All life is connected, sometimes in mysterious ways. Let us take a look at the fascinating relationship between yin and yang, and the mineral quartz and the lungs. If you have a respiratory condition, knowing their associations can be helpful. The Earth’s most abundant mineral is quartz, which embodies the principles […]
Rejuvenate your life
August 19, 2012
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by Victoria Mogilner — How many times have you awakened depressed, with low energy and the feeling that everything is moving too fast? Right now everything is speeding up, and unless you take time for yourself, you will burn out, become depressed and feel out of sorts. Chinese medicine is a practical tool to help […]
Curious about qigong?
March 1, 2012
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by Jolin Brandes — The practice of qigong can yield many benefits and assist you in taking back the power to heal yourself. During the winter season, when you are susceptible to colds and flu-like symptoms, qigong is an excellent therapy to help support your lungs. Qigong encourages a positive outlook on life and can […]
Health updates: Canned soups and antioxidants
February 27, 2012
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The following is new information regarding canned soups and antioxidants, a key to preventing flu. Canned soups can be dangerous to your health The food processing world is reeling from a shocking new series of tests released by Consumer Reports, revealing that many leading brands of canned foods contain Bisphenol A (BPA) — a toxic […]
C1 subluxation and Blair Chiropractic
February 27, 2012
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by Dr. Tony Montoya — Health means being able to move and breathe without discomfort or pain. It does not necessarily mean that we are able to run marathons or become elite athletes. Health, as stated in the dictionary, simply means freedom of disease or ailment. We contract a disease or ailment because our immune […]
Timeless healing with Chinese medicine
February 26, 2012
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by Ada Porat — There is a world of difference in the approaches to healing found in Western allopathic medicine and in traditional Chinese medicine. In the Western world, physicians are trained to separate mental, physical and emotional symptoms when addressing the root cause of an illness. In contrast, Chinese medicine views the patient as […]
Medical Marijuana
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — In November 2010, voters will decide whether to legalize medical marijuana in Arizona, but is it safe for our state? This article presents facts not found in most news reports that will help you make an informed decision on this important issue. What marijuana is and how it is used […]
The benefits of abdominal breathing
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Warner — We all breathe. Adults take anywhere from 17,000 to 30,000 breaths a day, on average, most of the time without even realizing they are doing it. That said, you will probably be surprised to learn that most people actually do not breathe correctly, at least not on a consistent basis. […]
Healing inside a room of salt
February 24, 2012
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by Pavel Gershkovich — Imagine a room covered from floor to ceiling in salt from the Dead Sea. Imagine breathing the fine salt mist in the air. Now, imagine your lungs taking a really deep breath and saying, “ahhh.” In ancient times, people traveled great distances to the Dead Sea of Israel for relief from […]
Salt room for persistent flu
February 24, 2012
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by Pavel Gershkovich — There is a nasty new type of flu making the rounds. Runny nose, sinus drainage, dry cough and fatigue lead the list of symptoms. Its victims report that just when you think you are over it, a week later it is back — this happens two, three and four times. It […]
Salt room for Valley’s summer air
February 24, 2012
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by Pavel Gershkovich — The American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air Report ranked metro Phoenix as having the second dirtiest air quality in the nation. Phoenix also received a failing grade for ozone — formed when heat and sunlight react with nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The most common VOC sources […]
July 10, 2013
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