You had planned to walk in your backyard garden this afternoon, with the winter sun enveloping you in a warm glow. But then, your plan is shattered by fast-approaching storm clouds. You seek shelter inside, just as rain lashes the windows. So much for your vitamin D exposure for today, you … [Read more...] about Getting Enough Vitamin D in Winter
Dr. Christina Kovalik NMD
Naturopathic Tips for Hypertension
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a product of today’s fast-paced lifestyle and stressed physical and emotional conditions. It is a quiet disease that strikes without warning, earning it the name “silent killer.” If it is not detected and treated promptly, it can lead to heart attacks, … [Read more...] about Naturopathic Tips for Hypertension
Favorite Immune Boosting Tips
In the midst of a pandemic, it is officially cold and flu season. No matter how careful you may be in taking the universal precautions to try and prevent illness, viruses happen and will always do what they do: mutate. It is important to not live in fear, as fear promotes and attracts more of what … [Read more...] about Favorite Immune Boosting Tips
How Cupping Can Benefit the Body
Cupping has been used in China for thousands of years. It is becoming more and more popular in the U.S., as evidenced by athletes and actors adorning the cupping marks. There are a number of ways to utilize cupping, such as sliding cupping or leaving them on one spot. Some practitioners can leave … [Read more...] about How Cupping Can Benefit the Body