The Gentle Integrative Care Blog
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Detoxification – Not Just An Eating Plan
Autumn is a wonderful season for a good detox before the holidays are upon us. We normally think of this process as eating “clean” and clearing up our liver. Food can be part of detoxification, but sometimes we aren’t healthy enough to do an online cleanse. In fact,...
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7 Healing Qualities of Being Out in Nature
Taking a walk in the woods, sitting under the trees, or being in a green area, are all ways that we can support our innate immune system. Our immune system responds favorably to activities that are relaxing, positive and joyful. Here’s why and how: Listening to the...
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Creating Healthy Family Interaction
Family can be a wonderful social support and connection if the relationships are positive and healthy. However, some of us lack healthy family interaction and will develop these ties with other social groups. Others have a combination of family, social groups and...
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Elimination Eating – Is It Right for You?
Often when autoimmune disorders affect us, it's helpful to give the gut a rest by removing the foods that most commonly cause inflammation. If you do a search, there are a variety of food plans that are titled “elimination” eating plans. They can be helpful, and it's...
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8 Steps To A More Bullet-Proof Mind and Body
The mind-body connection with our immune system is an important factor in making ourselves more “bullet-proof” when it comes to stressful situations. In 2013, scientists looked at how people responded to sudden stressors such as public speaking and challenging math...
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8 Steps To Soothing Grief During The Holidays
The holidays are a joyous time. Winter is almost here, the hot chocolate is flowing, the snow is still fresh and beautiful, and we have more time to spend celebrating. However, the holidays can also be a time of great difficulty, especially if we are grieving a loss....
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