Essential Oils- Some of My Favorites

Essential oils can be a powerful health tool, and they are known for their subtle and gentle effects.  I love essential oils and have used the extensively in my life and in my clinical practice, but I do not proclaim myself as an expert in essential oils.  Many of my colleagues and teachers are moreContinue reading “Essential Oils- Some of My Favorites”

New Workshops Coming Up!

Book now as space is limited!  Dr. Ward-Selinger and Dr. Herman are teaming up to present on these exciting topics.  Please reserve your space at http://www.sellwoodyoga.com April Workshop: Intro to Cleansing, $10 to reserve your space In this workshop we will discuss the benefits of cleanses and and outline different protocols, as well as howContinue reading “New Workshops Coming Up!”

Sweeteners: the good, the bad and the ugly

  Let’s talk about sweeteners.  First of all, it deserves mentioning that the average American consumes 60-100 pounds of sugar per year (numbers vary according to the source).  This is a drastic increase over the past 200 years, from approximately 18 pounds per year. Obviously, humans like the taste of sugar.  It doesn’t take muchContinue reading “Sweeteners: the good, the bad and the ugly”

How to get better sleep

Sleep is the arguably the most important part of the day, and it is also a huge struggle for so many people.  It has been shown that during sleep our bodies take time to repair damaged tissues and combat inflammation, as well as have a much needed break from digesting new food.  Without proper sleep,Continue reading “How to get better sleep”

4 Steps for Mindfulness

This time of year many of us are caught in the rush.  It is often a combination of the holiday celebrations, preparing for the year end at work, or tackling the never ending to-do list.  The holidays can also bring up a lot of emotional and financial stress.  To help get through these exciting, stressfulContinue reading “4 Steps for Mindfulness”

5 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

1.   Keep to a healthy diet, but don’t obsess -Don’t go to parties hungry! This will result in way too many appetizers and overfilling of the plate.  Have a healthy snack or smoothie before you go. -Every meal should consist of half a plate of vegetables. This will keep your digestion moving and lowerContinue reading “5 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays”