Far Infrared Sauna has proven results with detoxification of harmful chemicals and heavy metals from our bodies, but did you know that it could do more than just detox? Research shows that FIR sauna is an effective to relieve stress, enhance immune function, improve cardiovascular conditioning, support weight loss and absorption of nutrients, support healthy fertility and conception, defend against auto-immune disease, and reduce pain and inflammation. See the list of symptom

According to Medical Medium: "Pomegranates are popular, known especially for being high in antioxidants. What doesn't get enough attention is what a godsend this fruit is for dissolving gallstones and kidney stones, nodules, calcifications, and small cysts such as ganglia cysts. It also has anti-tumor properties. Each of the fruit's many jewellike, juicy capsules (technically called arils, though better know as seeds) inside a pomegranate contains a universe. Pomegranate seed

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

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I recently viewed a documentary film called “Bought.” The filmmakers have said that this film is “the hidden story about vaccines, drugs, and food—three huge topics in one film. Why put all this in one movie? Because these issues are directly related… You peel back the layers and see what’s really driving our industrialized food, our vaccine expansion, and our dependence on pharmaceuticals.” November 2014 This film is available online to rent or to purchase. Just go to https:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds our indoor environments may be 2-5 times more toxic and 100 times more polluted than our outdoor environment!! Here are just a few of the reasons why: Dishwasher Detergent: petrochemicals, benzene, phosphates Oven Cleaner: lye and ammonia Surface Cleaners: petroleum surfactants Antibacterial Soap: Triclosan 600+ Personal Care Products: Diethanolamine(DEA), Propylene Glycol, and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) In a study conducted i

When most people think of massage, they think of relaxation, but did you know that there are several other benefits of massage that can improve your overall health? Here is a list of just some of the benefits: Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system. Help athletes of any level prepare for and recover from strenuous workouts. Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin. Prom

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is the use of oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The increased pressure allows the oxygen to dissolve and saturate into body fluids especially the blood. Once your red blood cells are saturated with this oxygen they can carry it deep into the body, which creates a wide range of positive effects. The FDA has approved HBOT for these conditions: Gas gangrene, carbon monoxide poisoning, Decompression Sickness (the bends), severe anemia, brain absce

Antibiotic exposure during early childhood predisposes the child to obesity later in life due to altered gut microbiota. High-acid drinks such as soft drinks, fruit juice, and sports drinks can cause permanent damage to teeth within 30 seconds after drinking them in children and adolescents who suffer from acid reflux. Whey protein drinks help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetics. Age-related macular degeneration doesn’t just affect the elderly. It can occur in people as y