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 […]
Well hello and howdy all!!!! HAPPY SPRING!!!!! YAYAYAY!!! It’s finally here!!! The sun is coming

Well hello and howdy all!!!! HAPPY SPRING!!!!! YAYAYAY!!! It’s finally here!!! The sun is coming back!!! All of you gardeners out there know that Spring is the time to plant seeds… both in our yards and in ourselves. The soil and our bodies can be more fertile in Springtime if we give them the proper […]
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 […]