Holistic health articles and blogs

We want to help you with your health whether you’re a client or not. In our blog, we write helpful articles that educate you on what you can do now, to further your health journey.

What Is Craniosacral Therapy and Who Is It For?

Life has a way of building tension in the body without us even noticing. Stress, long workdays, poor sleep, and emotional strain may all result in feeling tight, tired, or mentally overwhelmed. Over time, that pressure can affect your overall sense of harmony and well-being. At iHealth Restoration, craniosacral therapy

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Why Gentle Holistic Therapies Work for Chronic Stress

Stress is part of life. Deadlines, responsibilities, and everyday challenges can all add up. But when stress becomes constant, it can begin to affect your body and mind in deeper ways. You may have trouble sleeping, feel anxious or unusually tired, notice tight muscles, or struggle to focus the way

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Restoring Balance: Using Sound Therapy

In today’s stressful world, many of us are living with a nervous system stuck in “survival mode”. It’s common for someone to be experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and emotional overwhelm, which are signs of an overworked nervous system that feels under-supported. One powerful solution that brings the body

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What Are Detox Headaches? Causes, Symptoms, and Relief

You’ve decided to clean up your diet, cut back on caffeine, or maybe even try a juice cleanse, but suddenly you’re hit with a throbbing headache. Ironically, just as you’re trying to feel better, your body seems to rebel. Welcome to the world of detox headaches. These uncomfortable headaches are

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5 Back To School Wellness Hacks for Students

The school bell’s about to ring, and it’s not just about new backpacks and sharpened pencils. It’s about setting your kids up for a year of feeling their best – mentally and physically. We’re talking about dodging those pesky colds, keeping energy levels high, and even boosting focus in the

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Handling Stress with Emotional Center Point Release

Feeling like stress has you in a chokehold? Like you’re constantly on the verge of a meltdown? Well, guess what – you’re not alone. Millions of us are battling the same monster, and it’s time to soothe the beast.  Emotional Center Point Release (ECPR), is one of the best holistic

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Fight Summer Allergies

Are summer allergies raining on your parade? Don’t spend another season sniffling and sneezing indoors. Here’s the good news: you can ditch the over-the-counter meds and fight back with natural remedies. We’ve got 5 powerful, yet simple, ways to combat allergy symptoms. From local honey to a strategic sinus rinse,

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5 Holistic Treatments For Anxiety That Really Work

Feeling overwhelmed? Heart pounding? Thoughts racing? You’re not alone. Anxiety affects a staggering 40 million adults in the U.S. each year. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to let it control your life. Forget the quick fixes and endless prescriptions. We’re diving into the world of holistic anxiety

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SHAPE ReClaimed FAQs: Get the Answers Before You Enroll

Considering SHAPE Reclaimed for your weight loss journey? We will dive into all your pressing questions and give you answers on cost, program structure, results, and more! What exactly is SHAPE Reclaimed? SHAPE Reclaimed is a holistic weight loss program that goes beyond simple dieting. It emphasizes the importance of

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What Your Hair Can Tell You Through Mineral Analysis

Ever wondered what secrets your hair holds about your health? It’s not just about split ends or whether you’re due for a color touch-up. Your hair, believe it or not, is a treasure trove of insights, revealing truths about your body that you might not have considered. Through the lens

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Why the Gut is Considered as the Second Brain

Gut as the Second Brain Discover how your gut influences mood and health, acting as your body’s second brain. Dive into the science behind this fascinating connection. Ever wondered why your gut reaction is more than just a figure of speech? Science reveals it’s your body’s unsung hero, playing a

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What a Sound Bath Does to Your Brain

Have you ever felt the soothing embrace of sound wash over you, melting away the stress and chaos of the day? Or perhaps you’re skeptical, wondering if the idea of a “sound bath” is just a trendy buzzword. Well, prepare to be amazed as we dive deep into the science-backed

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Fall Allergies Natural Remedies

Ah, fall. The season of pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and… sneezing? That’s right. While many of us relish the autumn air, our immune systems wage war against seasonal allergens. But what if we told you there’s a way to enjoy fall without the sniffles, and without resorting to over-the-counter meds?

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Holistic Treatments For Postpartum: A Comprehensive Guide

Childbirth is a miraculous event, but it also takes a toll on a woman’s body and mind. The postpartum period can be challenging, with new moms experiencing a range of symptoms from “baby blues” to more severe postpartum depression. While conventional medicine offers various treatments, many women are turning to

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3 Tips If You’re Feeling Stuck On Your Health Journey

Embarking on a health journey is a commendable decision, but it’s not always a smooth ride. There are times when you might feel stuck or overwhelmed. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. This article will provide you with three practical tips to help you regain your momentum and continue on

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Singing Bowl, What’s The Secret?

Have you ever wondered why the gentle hum of a singing bowl can make your soul dance? Or how the vibrations from a sound table can make your worries melt away? Well, my friends, you are in for a treat! Today, we are diving into the enchanting world of sound

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3 Reasons You Need More Vitamin D and Sunlight

In our journey of health restoration, we place a strong emphasis on the body’s natural ability to heal and thrive. One of the crucial elements that help our bodies perform at their best is Vitamin D, often referred to as the “sunlight vitamin”. As holistic therapists, we recognize the importance

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Choosing a Safe, Non-Toxic Sunscreen For Summer

Despite its importance and role in protecting our skin and health, sunscreen also has the potential to be one of the most toxic things we use regularly. Sunscreen is meant to be used daily, so if you’re using products with toxins, you’re constantly exposing yourself to potentially harmful chemicals. This

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Effects of Endocrine Disruptors

What Are the Effects of Endocrine Disruptors?

Our endocrine system includes the glands and organs responsible for producing, storing, and secreting hormones. When our endocrine system is functioning as it should, it regulates the healthy functioning of our entire bodies. Unfortunately, chemicals all around us can potentially affect our endocrine system. These endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, are

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The Worst (and Best) Oils to Use for Cooking

Increasingly, we see that what we might have been told for decades about cooking oils isn’t necessarily true. Industrial seed oils like corn oils, canola, and soybean oils aren’t the healthy options we’ve been sold, and there’s a growing amount of evidence to show they might even make us sick

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Holistic Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be a devastating experience, affecting not only the physical body, but also the mind and spirit. The road to recovery can be a long and arduous one, filled with physical, emotional, and mental challenges. But what if we told you there’s another way? A way

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Practicing breath work can benefit your health physically and mentally. Explore the ancient practice.

The Potential Health Benefits of Practicing Breathwork

Practicing breathwork is an age-old process with contemporary relevance. It is a simple technique that involves conscious control of one’s breath and has profound potential for relieving stress and enhancing one’s well-being. Breathwork makes one more self-aware by focusing and regulating one’s breathing process. In recent times, it has gained

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Nutrition Response Testing: Does It Work?

If you haven’t heard of nutrition response testing, it could be worth investigating. Is there a health condition or concern that has been hindering you from living life to the fullest? You might have received a diagnosis and medication to help relieve symptoms, but somehow you are still not feeling

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Vibrational Sound Therapy – What’s the Hype About It?

Everything has a vibrational frequency, including ourselves. This means that sound frequencies can impact how we feel. That’s why particular songs and types of music often bring about specific emotions in us.  Sound healing is an ancient technique that uses tonal frequencies to bring the body into a state of

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Tuning Fork Therapy: Everything You Need to Know

Do you ever feel stressed out or overwhelmed? Are you looking for a way to relax and de-stress? If so, tuning fork therapy may be the answer for you.  Tuning forks are musical instruments that are used to create sound vibrations. These vibrations can help to restore balance and harmony

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Cranial Sacral Therapy Experiences

What Are Cranial Sacral Therapy Experiences? Cranial sacral therapy (CST) is a type of alternative medicine that uses gentle touch – as light as a nickel – to manipulate soft tissues in the head and neck to relax the back and the bones. Some research has shown that CST may

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Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy

Do you experience frequent headaches, neck pain, and tension in your muscles? If so, you may want to learn more about craniosacral therapy. Craniosacral therapy, or CST, is a therapy developed by John E. Upledger in the 1970s. Together with his team at Michigan State University, they discovered the motion

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Craniosacral Therapy For Babies

If you’re a parent, you want to do everything you can to ensure your baby is healthy and happy. You may have heard of Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and wonder if it could help your little one. What is Craniosacral Therapy? Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on healing modality that was

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Viewing Your Body as an Open Flow System

How you view and understand your body has a direct connection to your health. When you fully understand your body and how it functions, you can begin to make choices that better suit it. Here’s how viewing your body as an open flow system benefits your overall health. What is

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How Setting Intentions Can Improve Your Health

As the weeks and months slip by after making New Year’s resolutions, your long-term goals may have faded along with your motivation.  Life gets in the way as we focus on our current tasks. Have you felt the frustration of setting goals only to disappoint yourself after you couldn’t reach

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What is Nutritional Response Testing?

If you’re working towards better health goals this year, you may have found yourself looking for alternative ways to achieve those goals. We all know the importance of eating right and exercising, but how do you know what is right for you personally? So what is nutritional response testing, and

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New Years’ Habits to Cultivate a Healthy Home

In today’s age, we live very fast-paced lives. We run errand after errand, making sure kids are fed, work is done, and enjoying life along the way. It’s hard to keep our health a priority when everything else seems to be “more important.” It’s the end of 2021, and maybe

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How The Holidays Affect Your Health

The holiday season is here, and that means there’s much to celebrate. From celebrating with friends and family to enjoying all the sweet treats that come along with it, the holidays can affect your health in a number of ways.  Abnormal Diet One of the ways the holidays affect your

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What you Need to Know About Food Additives

Unless you only buy fresh produce and butcher your own meat, chances are you are consuming food additives. From preservatives to artificial sweeteners, these sneaky additives can find their way into our foods. The best way you can avoid them is to cook from scratch, but we understand that’s not

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What Can I Learn From A Hair Mineral Analysis?

There are many ways to test for a healthy body. Hormone tests, routine labs, and urinalysis tests can help us piece together a bigger picture of how your body is functioning. However, a hair mineral analysis doesn’t just tell us what is going on today, it can tell us how

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The Link Between Inflammation and Weight Gain

Weight gain can be tough on its own. Not knowing why you’ve put on some extra pounds, and struggling to lose them is a frustrating experience. You’re told to “cut your calorie intake,” but you feel like you’re already not eating enough as it is. So what’s the problem? Inflammation

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