HEMP CBD VS. MARIJUANA CBD
Many of our customers ask about the difference between CBD derived from hemp (used in Illuminate) and CBD derived from marijuana. They are just about as different as Superman...
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FOOD FOR YOUR MOOD
We all have experienced how a nice warming meal on a cold rainy day instantly makes us feel cozy and happy. We all love food.
THE GOLDEN MILK ILLUMI-LATTE
The key ingredients in this warming, slightly spicy, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich drink blend beautifully with our herbal blend, so we decided to make our own...
CBD AND DETOX
January is often the month for many to reboot and detox their bodies from all the fun and culinary indulgence during the holidays over the last couple of months.
THE HOLIDAY SEASON...HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO!
Our favorite holiday season is here and come January, I will hear a lot of digestive complaints from my patients. Humans developed a wonderful tradition of celebrating holidays...
WHAT'S WRONG WITH CHRISTMAS?
As Christmas approaches the schedule in my clinic, EMW Holistic Center becomes extra packed. Some people gift treatments to their friends and family...
WHY CHINESE MEDICINE & CBD?
I Went to a CBD expo this week, my first of many I am sure on my journey to get Illuminate out into the world. It’s called marketing.
The Gut - Brain Connection
Have you ever had a "gut-wrenching" experience? Do exams or work presentations make you "feel nauseous"? Have you ever felt "butterflies" in your stomach when eyes met?
Anxiety & Insomnia, Which Comes First?
One of the most common symptoms of anxiety is insomnia. They exacerbate one another - If we feel anxious at bedtime and can’t “deactivate” our brain - falling asleep and/or staying
How To Beat Anxiety the Natural Way
Anxiety affects millions of people and must be one of the most ancient disorders affecting humans and animals alike – “Will I have dinner tonight or will I be dinner tonight?”
Colorado: the Best Place to Grow Hemp
As of February 2019, land dedicated to hemp production in the US totalled over 31,000 acres, with a steady increase predicted. Many states are now farming and producing hemp...
What is High Functioning Anxiety?
Seemingly successful at everything you do, but worried, nervous, and panicking along the way? Get the scoop on high-functioning anxiety.
Western + Traditional Chinese Medicine
Anxiety, as seen from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), can work together with the Western approach to maximize the benefits for patients.