Natural Health Journals

What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that is present in the cell membranes of body tissues and is carried in the blood plasma.  It is a sterol; a combination of alcohol and steroid and is also called atherosclerotic plaque. The body requires cholesterol in order to form and sustain cell membranes, help with the […]

This article is about Reaching your heart through the feet - and reaching the brain, sinus cavities, glands, stomach, spinal column, reproductive system, etc…
The human body is an amazing work, it never ceases to amaze me, as a Massage therapist I learn new and wonderful things about it almost daily it seams.

Reflexology is a complementary therapy which works on the feet to help and heal congestion in other ‘related’ parts of the body. Reflexology is a gentle therapy used to help restore and maintain your body’s natural equilibrium.

In today’s world the most important natural health and healing activity is virtually unviable—Natural Reflexology—walking barefoot on the beach/bare dirt or through grass.
Natural reflexology serves to connect our energy with Mother Earth energy, which creates grounding, balance and promotes positive health by maintaining balance of three subtle energies—(Doshas) known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each […]

What is Menopause?
The onset of menopause is the phase during a woman’s life when her menstrual cycle begins to come to an end and the body generates a slowing down in the production of the female sex hormones; estrogens, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). This can also be defined as climacteric […]

By Nancy Gahles, DC, RSHom (NA), CCH
Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea are common symptoms that affect up to two million Americans. Inflammatory bowel disease is usually manifested between the ages of 15 and 40. More often than not, the symptoms are minor and come and go. They tend to go untreated professionally, as people […]