February 23, 2012

Lake Tahoe’s Women’s Wellness Weekend

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Women's Wellness Weekend at Granlibakken Nestled into the hillside above Tahoe City, and bursting with European charm, the scenic 74-acre Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge (http://www.granlibakken.com) offers a unique venue with all the amenities of larger resorts. As part of Granlibakken’s commitment to health & wellness, the annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend--a long standing community event in Tahoe City--will now be hosted by Granlibakken, November 12-13, 2011 … [Read more...]

Dr. Edna J. Carver: Pioneer in Natural Therapies

Written By Rebecca E. Willis | Dr. Edna J. Carver operated Steamboat Hot Springs in Reno as a Sanitarium (or health resort) from 1919 until her death in 1954. Curiosity has been triggered as to why Steamboat was one of the famous healing spas of the first half of the 20th century, drawing clients from around the world. A statement found in Dr. Carver’s personal papers reveals her approach to healing: A healing is more than a bringing of flesh and bone and nerve and blood to a state of … [Read more...]

PART II: DON’T BE A CANCER STATISTIC

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Written By Mary Sutton, P.T., and CNC | Today, one out of three Americans will get cancer, which is the 2nd leading cause of death in the US. You don’t have to be a statistic. Boost your immune system to help prevent illness and disease, including cancer. If you are already having health challenges, having a strong immune system will maximize your body’s healing potential. In Part I: Don’t Be a Cancer Statistic, the importance of how to detoxify/cleanse toxins from the body, and then … [Read more...]

What Is Naturopathic Medicine?

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Written By Dr. Thomas S. Lee, NMD, APH | “Natural methods of treatment are the most effective and appropriate, but avoiding disease and injury are always the wisest course”. Naturopathic medicine is both an art and a science, practiced by physicians who are trained to understand and use principles of naturopathy to maintain or restore optimal health in their patients. These principles are taught in unique medical schools with methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. … [Read more...]

Chocolate – Your Skin’s New Best Friend

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Written by Lyndi Hutchinson, LMT By now, we have all reveled in the wonderful news that chocolate is good for us. Research has established that dark chocolate – at least 70 percent cocoa, no milk and sweetened with natural sugars – is loaded with flavonoids, age fighting antioxidants which are beneficial to our health. Now begs the question: If chocolate is good for us inside, what about our outside? Chocolate continues to amaze us by becoming a newly recognized contributor to our exterior … [Read more...]

Mulling Over Microdermabrasion?

By Anitra Brown Microdermabrasion is mechanical exfoliation that removes the uppermost layer of dead skin cells from the face, chest, hands and other parts of the body. Microdermabrasion is also known as particle resurfacing, power peel, derma-peel or Parisian peel. It takes about 20-30 minutes and there’s no down-time for the skin to recover. That’s why it’s also sometimes called a “lunchtime peel.” How Microdermabrasion Works Microdermabrasion uses a powerful device to spray … [Read more...]

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