Spring Cleaning: Liver Detox With the increasing sunlight and (slightly) warmer temperatures of spring you may have noticed that your sleep, energy and even cravings have changed. In the spring season, more Qi or energy, floods through our liver system, naturally changing body functions. In Chinese medicine, wood [...]
Just in case you haven't seen it already, click here to check out PART ONE of the series. Kamonegi (in the artsy Freemont neighborhood of Seattle, north of downtown) When you think of Japanese cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is probably sushi, immediately followed by ramen. Kamonegi goes its own way and [...]
I love learning about food: learning about how nutrients work together; how we build relationships with ourselves and others around food; how digestion works with microbes and our circadian rhythms. I’m always looking for ways to put what I learn into practice in my own life. In my experience preparing most meals at home is [...]
Back by popular demand is Withinus Collagen! We brought it in for the month of July and it flew off the shelves. Some of the Brio team introduced it into our daily regimes and have LOVED it. From smoother and fresher skin, anti-aging properties it's a wonderful addition to your supplement routine. Here is what [...]
A refreshing watermelon summer salad that’s quick and easy to prepare for a summer evening. With the temperatures peaking this summer, I have been enjoying this lovely salad. It's a wonderful combination of sweet and salty. Happy Friday! Kyra, RHN INGREDIENTS: 3 [...]
Spring is the long awaited time of transitioning from cold winter to warm spring. The days are getting longer and warmer! We are gardening, flowers are blooming, local produce is booming. Spring brings a sense of renewal and new life all around. In Traditional Chinese Medicine they say spring is the time of the liver. [...]
With our fast pace lifestyles, it’s only becoming more apparent the importance of meal planning and organization. I love a good easy to prepare snack! I made these this week and found them convenient for snacking or an easy breakfast option when time is limited. Enjoy! Kyra, RHN Ingredients 1/2 cup creamy seed of nut [...]
I no longer have a specific weight goal, because this way of eating became more about principals, and nothing to do with weightloss, and surprisingly, nothing to do with "willpower". As someone who had been overweight their whole life, willpower seemed to be something that completely eluded me. I could not understand why I could not [...]
What drives me...what makes me wake up in the morning is knowing that I’m going to make a difference. It’s the TRUTH. You’re probably saying, “truth?” Let me define it for you. The truth of money, the truth about the politics, the truth about health, etc. Let’s take a look at health for example. When [...]
This program cannot be compared to other nutrition programs on the market as it follows the Naturopathic philosophies of health. From diet to lifestyle this program will enhance your day to day life! We have been running Healthy Living 101 since 2012 and it has been the missing piece that our attendee's have craved. In this confusing world of diets and must-do's and must-not-do's we are [...]
