Integrative Health Care Blog
Helping you navigate the path toward your best health.
No Sweat Yoga for Runners
A lot of runners don't know the two types of stretching that help running: Pre and Post. Pre-run stretches need to be focused on warming up the area, especially legs and hips, and creating blood flow and some flexibility. Stretches should not be held for very long,...
What is Acupuncture and How Does It Work?
by Katherine Casey, LAc Just as there is a blood circulatory system, there is also a circulatory system for energy, or qi (pronounced chi). Qi flows continuously in a channel system, just like blood flows continuously in the circulatory system. The distribution of...
Pelvic Health: No Where To Go But Inward
Pelvic health has a huge effect on quality of life. Daily activities influence pelvic health in ways we may not be aware, like sitting postures, bathroom habits, etc. Learning what your pelvis holds and how it is interrelated to your anatomy can be very...
Ayurveda: How to Be Healthy for You
Ayurveda is the oldest form of medicine. It teaches us that everyone has a different constitution, and what works for one person doesn't work for another. A lot of times people compare themselves to others and try to do what they did in order to get the same results....
Ayurvedic Cleanse Recipe: Tridoshic Kitchari
Tridoshic Kitchari is a stew type meal that is prepared from basmati rice and split mung dal. During a cleanse, appropriate vegetables provide texture, flavor, and an important source of fiber. Kitchari is very easy to digest, which makes it a wonderful food for any...