One of the biggest challenges people face today is being able to find good and affordable health insurance for their families. These challenges are similar to those experienced when small businesses attempt to find insurance coverage for their employees. An article in the February 2009 edition of Fortune Small Business clearly expresses stories and difficulties small businesses [...]

Did you know that half of all heart attacks take place in individuals with normal cholesterol levels? We want to help you lower your risk of heart attack. Drs. Hsu and Tran invites you to come into our office for a free cholesterol and oxidation screening for the month of November. Oxidation is the crucial factor [...]

 
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Essential oil of the Month: Ylang ylang
 
By
 
Kathy Padecky, Aromatherapist, HHP
 
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
 
Why I love Ylang ylang:  The scent is breathtaking and sensuous. My shoulders relax and I have a peaceful smile on my face after inhaling this intoxicating scent. The scent continues to linger after the bottle is closed. 
 
Aroma and scent: The aroma is intriguing, floral-balsamic, [...]

At Integrative Healing Dynamics we recently reviewed a report from the associated press (requires Adobe Reader to open) that reminded us about how Americans are continuing to abuse drugs in the name of health.  The report showed that for the 1st time in history nearly half of all insured Americans are [...]

You may have heard that lavender essential oil can calm the body during rest and relieve stress. What you may not have heard is that therapeutic grade lavender essential oil has many aromatherapy uses. In fact, it has been coined as the “Swiss Army Knife” of oils.
Essential oils are potent fragrant liquids taken from the [...]