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A+ for Attitude

March 9, 2023 by mariaamasanti

“You have choice. You are the master of your attitude. Choose the positive, the constructive. Optimism is a faith that leads to success” – Bruce Lee I recently had the pleasure of working with one of the most remarkable patients. For Serena*, knee surgery had been a long time coming. However, until recently, it had […]

Filed Under: brain health, general health, health & well being, heart health, immune health, mental health, metabolic health, sleep Tagged With: attitude, healing, recovery, wellbeing

SWEATING

January 27, 2023 by mariaamasanti

There are three main ways for us to get rid of toxins from the body. Through the liver/gut, through the kidneys and through the skin. The skin is a huge organ and sweating is a wonderful way to get toxins out and keep ourselves healthy. There are three main ways to sweat: There is a […]

Filed Under: general health, health & well being, immune health, sleep Tagged With: lymph, sweat, toxins

LYMPH

January 20, 2023 by mariaamasanti

Do you know what lymph and lymph nodes are? Lymph is a fluid from our vascular system. Think of it a bit like a drainage system that goes all through the body. You have high pressure in the arteries which take blood from the heart to the body. You have a lower pressure in the […]

Filed Under: health & well being, immune health, metabolic health Tagged With: immune system, lymph, movement

THE GUT, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

November 16, 2022 by mariaamasanti

I would love to give some time to the gut this week. Its simple name understates its powers! In essence, the gut is a tube that runs from mouth to anus. It is just ONE cell layer thick. That is all that protects our bodies from the outside world and toxins. A healthy gut should […]

Filed Under: brain health, general health, gut health, health & well being, immune health, mental health Tagged With: cognitive dysfunction, gut brain axis, gut health, healthy gut, immune system, inflammation, integrative medicine, mental health, microbiome, neurodegenerative, neuroinflammation, serotonin

Preparing Mind & Body for Autumn

November 1, 2022 by mariaamasanti

Autumn is our last season of abundance before the sparseness of winter. Autumn is full of ripe fruits, nuts and vegetables that we both eat and store in preparation for the winter ahead. Autumn gives us some glorious moments of warmth and sun to be enjoyed. It is a time to slowly transition from light, […]

Filed Under: health & well being, immune health, nature's pantry, Uncategorized Tagged With: #seasonalhealth, autumn, holisticmedicine, immune system, naturalhealth, preventitivemedicine, vitamins

The Benefits of Oregano

October 13, 2022 by mariaamasanti

Herbs are such a key part of any healthy diet. They are packed with flavour and health benefits.  This week we look at oregano. The name Oregano comes from the Greek “oros” meaning “mountain” and “ganos” meaning “beauty, joy”. The meaning, then, is mountain beauty.  In Ancient Egypt, oregano was massaged into the body after […]

Filed Under: immune health, nature's pantry

Keep Your Feet On The Ground

September 15, 2022 by mariaamasanti

Have you heard of “grounding” or “earthing”? It simply means, standing barefoot on a natural surface such as sand or grass. Here is the theory behind grounding: The earth has a negative charge. As we walk around throughout the day, we build up a positive charge in our cells. Back when we were all walking […]

Filed Under: immune health

Local honey and seasonal allergies

April 5, 2022 by mariaamasanti

Honey has been treasured for centuries, not just for its taste, but for its many healing properties. The Greeks called honey ambrosia – the food of the gods! Today’s blog is looking specifically at the benefits of LOCAL honey. Local honey (from bees living within under a kilometre radius) appears to have great value in […]

Filed Under: immune health

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