Spring Allergies & Outdoor Exercise

Runny nose, itchy eyes & throat, sneezing, congestion, cough, nasal drip, and even bloated belly and itchy red skin can be uncomfortable and annoying ailments this time of year. They can definitely put a damper on how we enjoy our Springtime days. But who wants to stay inside on those first sunny warm days?! If […]

Movement Medicine for the Fall and Winter Season

        Transitioning from Summer to Fall ~ Optimally, Organically, Naturally ~ Using the magic of movement medicine In recent articles posted this season we’ve written how powerful & important it is to change how we care for and optimize our vitality as the season changes using theories of Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture and Ayurvedic […]

Use Ayurvedic Medicine to add Life to Your Years this Fall Season!

        Transitioning from Summer to Fall ~ Optimally, Organically, Naturally ~ Using the wisdom of Ayurvedic Medicine In our modern day culture and in Western or “conventional” medicine few – if any – health recommendations change as the seasons change. In the more ancient wisdom of Eastern medicines – organic medicines which […]

Transitioning from Summer to Fall & Chinese Medicine: Energetics, Pro-tips and Remedies

Transitioning from Summer to Fall ~ Optimally, Organically, Naturally~ Using the wisdom of Chinese Medicine In our modern-day culture and in Western/conventional medicine not a whole lot changes in terms of recommendations for health as seasons change. In the more ancient wisdom of Eastern medicines, which have stood the test of time, how we live […]

Body Positioning on the Bike: Tips & Skills from Dr. Pearson (Coach Ally! :-)

  Location: Three Bears Trail, Backyard a la Boise, Idaho Photo: Toji Sakamoto Rider: Alex The Foundation to Success: Body Positioning on the Bike This is the year. You got the bike you (almost) want. You figured out the schedule. You’ve watched “How to be a Mountain Biker” by IFHT on youtube (So funny!). Now […]

Cleanses, Spring, and the Ayurvedic Perspective

Curious about doing a cleanse? A refreshing approach from Vitam’s Ayurvedic Clinician & Occupational Therapist, Desiree Moores MOTR/L, RYT-500, LMT In recent years cleanses are becoming more & more popular in the US. In other areas of the world, however, cleanses have been a mainstay of health for thousands of years. Ayurveda, the ancient healing […]