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From the Practitioners: World Environment Day
"Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it." --UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, launching the 2014 International Year of Small Islands and Developing States In 1972, the...
Summer’s Here… Make it Count!
Quality of life and a deep feeling of satisfaction can equate to general happiness. Isn’t this what we all strive for? Of course, this feeling is subjective and can vary day-to-day and...
From the Practitioners: The Science of Massage
Most people who have experienced a massage know that massage feels good. There is plenty of anecdotal evidence that receiving massage can be a great way to feel better after intense exercise....
Worried About Flying?
Airline travel can be both stressful and exhausting for some people. When preparing for a flight, whether it be only a couple hours or all day, there are a few preventative measures to ensure...
From the Practitioners: In Case of Emergency
Life is for learning. Some might say that most of life's lessons are about learning things you never wanted to know. While that may be debatable, many of the most useful things I have learned have...
Grateful.
I am eternally grateful for the wonderful practitioners we have at Element and the healing environment that we have created, together, at Element. It has always been a pleasure working with a...
Getting to Know: Jenny Wong
Q: What do you do at Element and how long have you been there? A: I am an esthetician at Element (which means I give facials & do waxing). I've been part of the Element team since December 2012....
10 Reasons to Try Acupuncture Today!
1. Increase energy: Acupuncture helps balance the body by affecting the endocrine system and decreasing inflammation. A balanced system means more energy. 2. Decreases pain and increases range of...
From the Practitioners: Toxic Beauty
Our beauty industry is saturated with “miracle cures” for aging, acne, and sun damage, among others. This industry, coupled with our instant gratification society, has become obsessed with the next...
A Healthy “Wei” to Fight Spring Allergies?
Spring has arrived (finally), and for many people intense allergy symptoms have descended with a vengeance. When the immune system is functioning properly, the body should not experience these...
From the Practitioners: To Juice or Not to Juice?
Many of us today want to optimize our health, and our diets are often one of the first places to start. One great option for increasing our overall health through diet is to consume fresh juice....
Integrated Medicine Finds a Home in Cleveland
Three cheers for the Cleveland Clinic, a non-profit, multi-specialty academic medical center, that offers clinical and hospital care and leads the country in research, education, and health...