Tag Archives: spring

Podcast Rhythms of Life

Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, discusses Winter – Rest/ hibernate. Sleeping 11-12 hours a night. Warm, hearty foods. Light/ moderate exerciseSpring – Green vegetables, high antioxidant, high fiber, sleep 8 hours, increase exercise/ move/ stretch.Summer – Time to work on projects, Eat lightly, Minimal alcohol, hot spices, 5-8 hours of sleep.Autumn – Finish projects, Red/ContinueContinue reading “Podcast Rhythms of Life”

Detoxification: Lymph, Blood, Inflammation. Balancing Point 3.26.12

Guided detoxification program. Informed consent. A gentle approach to detoxification.  Thinning and the lymph and lymphatic massage.Far infrared. Heat. Dry brushing. Burning fat releases toxins into the bloodstream, cleansing the blood. Clearing inflammation. Balancing leptin and ghrelin and regulating food intake and satiation. Stress, cortisol and fat-burning. Chronic arthritis and inflammatory conditions. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),ContinueContinue reading “Detoxification: Lymph, Blood, Inflammation. Balancing Point 3.26.12”

Krill Oil, Clearing Heat, Gut Health and more. Balancing Point 3.22.12

Equinox. Vision. Clearing heat. Heart-kidney disharmony. Scaly, itchy skin. Cooling vitamins and supplements. Krill oil. Bubbling urine. Kidney health. Urine colors. Warming up muscles. Study on lutein and zeaxanthin from the British Journal of Nutrition. EGCG. Gut health. Probiotics. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point healthContinueContinue reading “Krill Oil, Clearing Heat, Gut Health and more. Balancing Point 3.22.12”

Books: Making the most of Spring

Book discussed on the Balancing Point radio show March 19, 2012: Foundations of Health by Christopher Hobbs Staying Healthy with the Seasons by Elson Haas The Detox Diet by Elson Haas and Daniella Chace The Seasonal Detox Diet by Carrie L’Esperance

Making the Most of Spring. Balancing Point 3.19.12

Spring seasonal advice. How to maximize your energy for spring. Minimizing risk. Five element theory. Liver & gallbladder systems. Importance of having a high functioning liver and gallbladder. Holistic and Western points of view. Life vision. Keys to successfully creating your life. Vision -> goal -> plan -> action. Grounding. Earthing. Increasing exercise. Detoxing. BalancingContinueContinue reading “Making the Most of Spring. Balancing Point 3.19.12”

Uterine prolapse. Seasonal allergies. Gua sha therapy. Cancer support and more. Balancing Point 4.7.11

Pain in torso, right side. Uterine prolapse. Seasonal allergies. Spring seasonal advice. Wheat, bread, allergenic foods and enzymes. Many benefits of magnesium. Gua sha, Chinese medicine technique. Benefits of dancing. Benefits of napping. Chinese medicine to support cancer therapies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point healthContinueContinue reading “Uterine prolapse. Seasonal allergies. Gua sha therapy. Cancer support and more. Balancing Point 4.7.11”