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Pondering Happiness
“Happiness is not a goal, it is a by-product.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Long-term happiness isn’t about exclusively pleasing ourselves. What makes us look forward to the next day?
FROM THE PRACTITIONERS: Eclipse, Anyone?
On Monday, August 21, get ready for the “Great American Eclipse,” as NASA is calling it!
Across the country, there will be spectacular moments of drama, particularly in a swath from Oregon to South Carolina where people will get to see the moon pass directly in front of the sun.
Gua Sha Facial
We have a new service at Element! I am particularly excited about it. We searched high and low and finally found Ella, our Eastern Therapeutic Esthetician. Initially trained in China before receiving additional training in the US, Ella’s esthetic style is deeply rooted in Eastern medicine.
FROM THE PRACTITIONERS:
August is synonymous with family vacation. Not everyone is off to Brazil, like Christina, but many of us are planning to hop in the car and take to the highway. To make sure that you are as ready as you’ll ever be to spend hours locked in a box on wheels, here is a list of suggestions to be the most prepared.
Healthy Travel
We are off to Brazil! I typically take a small arsenal of herbal remedies when I travel with my husband and two kids.
1. Kick It Immune for Kids: A great immune boost especially during flights. Who wants a sick kid on vacation? Adults can enjoy this formula, too!
Summer Abundance – Herbs & Their Healing
Summer is a time of true abundance. Foods are glorious and fresh and it seems easy to be healthy. Berries are going crazy: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries – all are wonderfully hydrating and a great source of vitamins.
Element Natural Healing Q&As!
As a specialist in the wellness field, I receive a myriad of emails with great questions so I will be sharing some of them with our community so everyone can benefit from our collective wisdom.
FROM THE PRACTITIONERS
With all the picnics, beach trips, bike rides, and travel of summer, it can be challenging to eat with purpose and heath while on the go. We asked the folks at Element for their favorite portable snacks during the roaming adventures of this sunny season.
Tend to Your Muscles
Muscular tension can be a daily hindrance for many. Acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, proper body mechanics, correct ergonomics, yoga, and pilates are all helpful practices. Herbs can benefit this problem, as well.
FROM THE PRACTITIONERS: What NOT to Eat This Summer
Summer food is abundant, fresh, and so incredibly healthy! Right?
Well …. maybe not always. Many summer staples are full of bad fat, carbs, and sugar, as well as putting us at risk for food poisoning. Outdoor eating, unless you are mindful, can easily create the perfect environment for food-borne illnesses.
Mushrooms & Healing
I love the healing properties of mushrooms. We carry one of my favorite formulas, the Five Mushroom Formula by Golden Flower Herbs. With five different mushrooms, this well-rounded formula is packed with pure health. The five mushrooms in this formula have immune enhancing properties and can offer many additional health benefits.
FROM THE PRACTITIONERS: Beat the Heat!
It’s hot. No getting around it. The many pleasures of summer can be dampened by oppressive heat, which can also become dangerous.
Here are our top ten ways to beat the heat!