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What is naturopathy?
Naturopathy is an empowering model of health care that supports a person to heal via education, diet and lifestyle changes and natural medicines. The latter may include herbal tinctures or teas, homeopathy or nutrient supplements. The body doesn’t ever want to be sick, in fact it is always trying to move toward balance. There are a number of systems in…
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What is kinesiology?
Kinesiology can be a modality that is difficult for people to grasp fully until they have experienced it. However breaking it down into individual concepts creates a picture of how it can aid healing and whether it is right for you. Muscle monitoringSometimes referred to as muscle testing, this is the main tool used by the therapist to access information…
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The lymphatic system requires movement
The lymphatic system runs alongside the cardiovascular system and is partly responsible for the clearance of waste products from out body and for the production and movement of immune cells. However unlike the cardiovascular system, it has no heart to keep it moving. The only pump available to our lymphatic system is our muscles. Therefore, movement is key to keeping…
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Why does the liver matter so much?
The liver is one of the busiest organs in the body. It receives blood from both the heart and the intestines. It’s main functions include: Storage of fat soluble vitamins and glycogen (glucose) for energy. Manufacturing of blood plasma proteins and cholesterol. Creation of vitamin D, hormones and bile for fat digestion. Elimination of internal and external waste products (which are…
