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Calendula Officinalis

  Calendula is one of the most astringent herbs for the skin, despite it being low in tannins. This makes it gentle, yet extremely effective to combat skin ailments, from… Read More

Oh Imbue, how I love thee!

Oh, Imbue.  How I love thee.  Let me count the ways. Last September I started playing ice hockey again.  It had been about 12 years since I’d played and I wasn’t sure if I… Read More

Cucumber Spirulina Masque!

With the onset of a few warms days, it looks like summer is inching closer and closer. One of my favorite products for warm summer days is the Cucumber Spirulina… Read More

Pippali – Indian Long Pepper

Pippali, also known as Indian Long Pepper, is traditionally dried and used as a seasoning, tasting similar to black pepper, but hotter. For thousands of years, Ayurvedic practitioners have championed… Read More

Want to Live More and Weigh Less?

I have spent much of my life striving for different things: relationships, money, health, and success because I thought they would make me happy.  Can you relate? It wasn’t until… Read More

Say YES to Swedana

One of our fabulous therapists (Hannah), has been going through training for our Swedana treatment.  After completing her training Hannah expressed how excited she was to learn this treatment because… Read More

Shankara Hydrating Cleanser

The other day I received a “Daydream” facial from one of our lovely estheticians, Jessica. It’s been a while since I’ve received a facial and I was reminded how much… Read More

Garshana – What is it?

Admittedly, one of our Ayurvedic treatments that we offer has been a little foreign to me. I’ve understood the concept, but never experienced it fully for myself until recently. After… Read More

Live Pain Free Video Blog Part 3

In this video, Dr. Borten will describe the impact of the ways we use and hold our body.  He will also discuss the influence of diet on chronic pain.

Garden Angelica

According to legend, this herb was revealed in a dream by an angel to cure the plague, hence the name Angelica, and its nickname, Archangel. All parts of the plant… Read More

Live Pain Free Video Blog Part 2

In this video, Dr. Borten discusses more ways to manage your own pain, including hydration and electrolytes, how to use visualization to dissolve your discomfort, and the benefits of massage… Read More

Sunscreen Rocks!

I recently went to Hawaii and had a sample of this sunscreen in my bag for quick emergencies and it was totally worth it.  Went to watch my partner paddle… Read More