tag:www.narichmond.com,2005:/categories/healing-waysHealing Ways Healing Ways | Healthy Living, Healthy Planet, Richmond Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-01T00:59:28-05:00urn:uuid:4dc14d86-bcc3-4ff2-9358-bd513d5a994a2024-02-28T04:27:39-05:002024-03-01T00:59:28-05:00Benefits of Myofascial Release2024-03-01 00:22:01 -0500Catherine AtienzaMyofascial release therapy has emerged as a cornerstone of holistic approaches to musculoskeletal health by addressing deep-seated tension and discomfort within the fascial system.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>urn:uuid:716445a8-ce67-4a4b-99a7-90ad27c7bee12024-02-27T04:48:54-05:002024-03-01T01:02:00-05:00The Legacy of Black Herbalism2024-03-01 00:00:55 -0500Catherine AtienzaThe Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will present a discussion on the Legacy of Black Herbalism with Debra Freeman, a food anthropologist, award-winning writer and host of the winning podcast, Setting the Table, at 2 p.m., April 13.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>urn:uuid:be3cbdd0-5597-4804-bd1a-03f1115b3c632024-02-28T01:36:31-05:002024-03-01T01:01:29-05:00Escape Massage Has It All2024-03-01 00:00:55 -0500Catherine AtienzaEscape Massage provides massage therapy and halotherapy (salt therapy) at Westchester Commons, in Midlothian. Owner Edward Simpson, LMT, has been a massage therapist since 2000.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>urn:uuid:474cb775-f1c6-4b38-af44-9150304ed2402024-02-25T19:51:25-05:002024-03-01T16:27:18-05:00Functional Medicine Approach to Colon Health: Simplified Steps to Repair and Restore the Gut2024-02-29 09:24:00 -0500Madiha Saeed, M.D.Lifestyle modifications have been shown to optimize gut health and reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c40abf1e-a5f5-46e4-8d1c-20712d4785b12024-01-24T15:52:43-05:002024-03-01T15:31:55-05:00Mindful Breathwork: Managing Stress and Heart Health 2024-01-31 09:24:00 -0500Sheila JulsonStressors can lead to high blood pressure, inflammation and increased cardiovascular events. Breathwork is an effective mind-body practice to balance the nervous system and instill calm and contribute to maintaining homeostasis in the body.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0462dbd3-35fa-4878-bad8-79bd8fe46b652024-01-03T00:57:56-05:002024-01-04T17:24:22-05:00Celebrate Poe’s 215th Birthday2024-01-03 00:57:55 -0500Catherine AtienzaEdgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 and the Poe Museum, in connection with the Virginia Tourism Corporation, will present Poe’s Birthday Bash 2024<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a18e8e95-2b96-47bc-992d-020221e745412024-01-03T00:47:16-05:002024-01-04T17:22:56-05:00The Brain Controls Quality of Life with Age2024-01-03 00:47:16 -0500Catherine AtienzaWe don’t always think about brain health as much as caring for the other parts of our bodies like the heart, gut or even skin. However, to live a high-quality, long life, taking good care of the brain is critical, and can be planned for, rather than left to chance.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>urn:uuid:133b88ab-3814-4092-b527-4fb63a9de4322024-01-02T23:40:13-05:002024-01-04T17:15:35-05:00Embrace Winter Wellness with Herbs2024-01-02 23:40:12 -0500Catherine AtienzaAs winter wraps its frosty arms around us, it’s time to turn up the self-care and keep our bodies warm and vibrant. Mother Nature has handed us a magical toolbox of herbs, ready to be brewed into a wellness wonderland. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3a656b68-282f-483e-9fa5-f57ac9b6a8d22023-12-19T18:14:56-05:002024-03-01T00:08:54-05:00Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments: A New Frontier in Disease Reversal2023-12-29 09:24:00 -0500Dana Thacker, BSN, RNGiven the costs and burdens of Alzheimer's disease, many people wonder whether the disease is reversible. Recent discoveries indicate that may be possible.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3f62acc1-4bc8-4537-b42d-bb4772d93f412023-11-16T18:07:26-05:002024-01-02T09:41:56-05:00Exploring Intermittent Fasting: Tips and Benefits for Improved Health2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Steven Masley, M.D., FAHA, FACN, CNSFasting has long played a role in major religions, but we did not begin to understand it from a scientific standpoint until Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, discovered how cells recycle and renew themselves during fasting.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.narichmond.com">Natural Awakenings Richmond</a></small></p>