Tag: Autoimmunity
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Autumn – A Season to Heal
Freedom comes when you take charge of your own health. No one else can do it like you can, because there’s only one YOU, and each person is unique. You have a constitution that’s only yours – a body type, a certain way you respond to stress, a life history. You are a true original.…
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To Calm Anxiety
The Rhythmic Lifestyle is all about living in tune with nature. We are actually part of nature. We have a purpose in the web of life, and it’s a purpose of self discovery and illumination. You’re perfect just as you are. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that though – like ‘why does my body feel…
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A Clear View
Today and tomorrow I am doing a mini-cleanse. I am only eating two foods at each meal. While this sounds boring, it is very beneficial for the digestive system to take a rest from sorting out how to digest a bunch of different foods, especially if our system is sensitive. And, there is no starvation…
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When Springtime throws you a Wintry Day
Springtime in the Pacific Northwest is never predictable. Last week my five-year old and I met friends at the beach for a sunny day that satisfied my Vitamin D craving, and more; today, the sky is characteristic grey, a cold wind is making the leaves shimmy, and I think it may rain. When I saw…
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Root Vegetable Delight
I am always looking for ways to make beets taste delightful – they are so packed with health benefiting properties! Beets support the liver. We all know how much the modern-day liver must deal with in terms of environmental toxins, medications and food additives. Giving this important organ support offers a big boost in how…
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To Calm Inflammation and Relieve Stress
I just listened to a talk by Dr. Datis Kharrazian. Have you heard of him? He is a genius, and he seems to genuinely care about helping people with autoimmune disorders. He researches extensively, as well as maintaining a private practice. Today he said that “Stress is a powerful immune triggering event.” This is an…
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Swimming toward the light
The past couple of years have been transformational. In January of 2014 I was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This diagnosis came as quite a shock. The frustrating part was that, even after following my doctor’s advice perfectly, by August of 2014, I was still dealing with the daily hives that had plagued…
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A Brand New You: Part Two
In my last post, I talked about the concept of the subtle body. I defined this term as the energetic field that underlies our physical body. Quantum Physics has shown that the building blocks of matter are actually bits of energy. This opens up a fascinating discussion in relation to healing. Our cells are constantly…
Living Lighter 