Elise Hecker LC, LMT WHolistic Licensed Esthetician While most of us may know the great health benefits of drinking tea, little is ever said about the topical use of tea on the skin. The health giving properties of tea have long been recognized by Chinese medicine and it is only recently that its benefits…
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People think because I am a nutritional therapist my body runs like a finely tuned machine. But this is not always the case. Sometimes my digestion gets a little sluggish. This is my body’s way of telling me that I am not eating enough vegetables or drinking enough water. With a romantic dinner on…
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Hypnosis is the process of getting a person relaxed and giving them suggestions that may or may not help them to get their desired results. They may stop smoking or lose weight or decrease their anxiety. However, these hypnotically suggested changes are often temporary, and this is one of the reasons that both hypnosis and…
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Does it feel like sometimes the only way to get relief from tight and sore muscles is to visit us at Lake Washington Wellness? While spending time with us is enjoyable and we do love seeing you, our job is to get you well so you can lead a healthy, happy and fulfilling life. One…
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Serves: 4 Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 pounds clams 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 leeks, white parts only, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped 1 cup white wine Directions 1. Rinse the clams under cold running water while scrubbing with a vegetable brush. Discard any clams…
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Headaches range from mild to debilitating and we have all experienced one at some time or another. “Tension headaches” are the most common type of headaches and are typically caused by muscle tension, chronic stress, and fatigue. Acupuncture is magical when it comes to reducing and eliminating headaches, as does Acupressure. There Are 4 Acupressure…
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The secret to succulent scallops begins with an open conversation with your local fishmonger or seafood counter regarding where the scallops have come from, how fresh they are, and how they have been preserved. There are two types of scallops for your purchasing pleasure: Dry-Packed Scallops and Wet Scallops. Dry packed scallops are…
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Your skin may have thus far suffered through a lifetime of too much sun and too little care, but that doesn’t mean you have to go to your grave as a withered old prune. You can instead restore your skin with a number of remedies and healthy habits, some of which may work in as…
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When it comes to eating healthy, what are some sweet hacks that will tickle your sweet tooth, yet not take you out of that fat burning sweet spot? Which sweet spices can be used to sweeten life without throwing off blood sugar regulation? Which sweet spice will heat up your sex life? Which sweetener…
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There can be some very powerful physical and emotional hurdles involved in removing sugar from our diets. Eliminating the physical cravings is one thing, but if we don’t look at how we may be using sugar emotionally, we only win half of the battle and we may still be driven toward sugar. Emotional Support…
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