Pomegranates are known to relieve symptoms of menopause including bone loss. In a 2004 study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, rats who had their ovaries removed suffered accelerated bone loss, a typical symptom of menopause. But when they were fed an extract of pomegranate juice and seeds for just 2 weeks, their bone mineral loss reverted to normal rates. #healthspring #holistic #decatur #menopause #bones #pomegranate

For most of us the New Year means new beginnings. A great way to make a fresh start is by detoxifying your body. So why don't you join us at Healthspring for a 3-week cleanse? We will be giving you two body composition readings (pre and post). A body composition analysis not only measures weight, but also percent fat, fat mass, percent hydration, basal metabolic rate, and grams of protein needed. Throughout the program, we will be sending out supportive emails every few days

Winter is a great time to experience the aromatic benefits of essential oils -- to cleanse and freshen the air in a home shut tight against cold weather. The familiar scents of seasonal oils also define many warm holiday moments. Winter season essential oils include woody, evergreen, citrus, spice, and resin oils. The aroma of your holiday greenery is captured in fir needle, juniper berry and cypress oils. The delectable smell of spice cake and gingerbread come to mind when s