How to breath easy in an unpredictable world
The lungs by nature are susceptible to environmental pressures and viral infections, while at the same time they are amazingly resilient and able to heal and recover after illness.
Self-compassion linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease
The scientists found that women who scored higher on the self-compassion scale had thinner carotid artery walls and less plaque buildup than those with lower self-compassion.
Hawthorn Center Welcomes Jessica Belknap, LAc
Jessica Belknap LAc has joined the Hawthorn Healing Arts Team bringing with her a comprehensive background in acupuncture and Chinese medicine and more than 21 years of hands-on experience. Inspired by the patterns of nature and how intimately connected we are to our environment [...]
The negative impact acetaminophen can have on COVID patients
The wisdom of understanding how a fever can promote healing seems to have lost its appeal in recent years. Hawthorn Healing Arts Director, Dr. Joshua Phillips ND says that now more than ever, it’s time to come to terms with the body’s own healing [...]
Natural Support for Pain and Fever
When it comes to body discomfort due to illness, chronic disease or other disturbances, pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter pain relievers clearly have a role to play in medicine. But thankfully, naturopathic physicians have a broader range of treatments available for patients. These treatments for pain [...]
Yoga and meditation reduce chronic pain
Participants in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course reported significant improvement in levels of pain, depression and disability A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in participant perceptions of pain, mood [...]