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How Sugar Affects Our Kid’s Health

How Sugar Affects Our Kid’s Health

You are what you eat. This is familiar phrase used around the world. Everyone knows this phrase as it is often used to encourage a healthy diet or a dietary change. However, are we really what we eat? Let’s be realistic. There are many people worldwide who hope they...

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Cortisol and Adrenal Function in the Body

Cortisol and Adrenal Function in the Body

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Located in each kidney, the adrenal glands release cortisol in a rhythmic pattern throughout the day. Cortisol influences or regulates many of the changes that occur in the body due to stress including blood...

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The Benefits of TRX Training

The Benefits of TRX Training

TRX, Total Resistance Exercise, is an intense total body workout. It is a specialized form of suspension training that build muscle while combining both cardio and strength training. TRX is a popular class at Santosa held on Fridays from 10:00-11:00am. Originally...

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Why You Should Consider a Juice Fast at Santosa

Why You Should Consider a Juice Fast at Santosa

Have you recently been feeling a bit sluggish? Perhaps you are lacking the motivation to look after yourself, eat well and exercise? If you can relate to any of these symptoms, now is the perfect time to try a detox program. If you are looking for a gentle way to ease...

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Use Detox to Kick Off a Whole New Lifestyle

Use Detox to Kick Off a Whole New Lifestyle

Is it time for a fresh start? Are you ready for a whole new lifestyle that will allow you to unleash your full potential? Do you have 21 days to dedicate to a life transformation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, now is the best time to participate in a...

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The Benefits of Coconut Oil Pulling

The Benefits of Coconut Oil Pulling

An ancient Ayurvedic practice, oil pulling is an efficient way to remove bacteria from the mouth while promoting healthy teeth and gums. Those who practice oil pulling regularly will tell you it is even better than flossing! If you are looking for a good way to whiten...

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Natural Skin Care: Dry Skin Brushing for Body Detox

Natural Skin Care: Dry Skin Brushing for Body Detox

Are you looking for a new way to take care of your skin? You should try dry skin brushing. It is a simple and effective way to take care of your skin naturally. Take a minute to stop and think, and it will make sense. We brush our teeth everyday, we brush our hair...

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Usher in the Chinese New Year at Santosa

Usher in the Chinese New Year at Santosa

Know as the Lunar New Year in modern China, Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Chinese worldwide. The festival itself is an important celebration which is colorful, loud and fun. Interestingly enough, Chinese New Year never falls on...

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Detox is a Way to Quality Life

Detox is a Way to Quality Life

Aging is the process of becoming older. As we all know, it begins with the appearance of wrinkles or discovering a few gray hairs and it can continue to escalate from there. While we are all aware to expect changes in the body during the aging process, often times the...

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Say Goodbye to Stomach Bloat

Say Goodbye to Stomach Bloat

While it is important to maintain a healthy diet loaded with nutrient dense whole food, are you aware that the manner in which you eat is equally important? Last week we started our "Santosa Healthy Eating Tips" series and got a very positive response. Through 4 tips...

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Tips to Get Started with Meditation

Tips to Get Started with Meditation

Meditation is a powerful practice which comes with a wide variety of health benefits During meditation, the mind is trained or induced into a mode of consciousness which in turn allows the mind to focus on peaceful thoughts. Meditation can change our mind from...

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Cleanse Your Mind, Body and Soul at Santosa

Cleanse Your Mind, Body and Soul at Santosa

Are you looking for a change? Do you want to live a healthier life and become better in touch with your emotions and surroundings? Santosa Detox & Wellness Center can help. We have a little bit of something for everyone when it comes to cleansing the mind, body...

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Celebrate a Vegan Christmas at Santosa

Celebrate a Vegan Christmas at Santosa

The holiday season is nearly here, and vegans should not miss out on a Christmas feast. We are proud to announce an exciting 5 course vegan Christmas Dinner menu at Santosa on December 24th, 25th and 26th. Skillfully prepared, the vegan Christmas Dinner menu features...

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Discover the Mezieres-Bertele Method at Santosa

Discover the Mezieres-Bertele Method at Santosa

Do you have problems with tendinitis? Do you suffer from fractures and dislocations, lower back pain or a frozen shoulder? Have you been diagnosed with arthritis or do you have rheumatisms? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the Mezieres-Bertele Method...

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How Toxic Emotions Make Us Sick

How Toxic Emotions Make Us Sick

Emotions can ruin your health when you an individual becomes unable to control them. For example, think of how one difficult individual can be challenging to deal with and how you feel when this person is around. Chances are you feel upset and defeated. Counteract...

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Food for Glowing Skin

Food for Glowing Skin

If your skin is healthy, you will glow from the inside out. These days it is getting harder and harder to keep skin healthy. We face heavy pollution and environmental factors such as the harsh sun daily. Pair that with the stress of balancing work and family life,...

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An Introduction to the Mézières-Bertelè Method

An Introduction to the Mézières-Bertelè Method

Created and developed in 1947 by Françoise Mézières, the Mézières Method is a physiotherapy technique that endeavors to rebalance the different muscle and joint chains through stretching exercises and body awareness. The result is improved posture and alleviation of...

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Overcoming Candida with a Detox Program

Overcoming Candida with a Detox Program

Do you often have digestive problems? Are you experiencing problems such as gas & bloating, chronic bad breath, hormonal imbalance, cravings for sweets and sugary drinks, a weak immune system and overhaul exhaustion? If you are suffering these symptoms, it is...

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When is Time to Detox?

When is Time to Detox?

The human body is amazing and able to endure the constant waves of toxins from within and without. However, even the human body needs a break and a reset. Are you experiencing symptoms? Perhaps you are feeling fatigued, suffering severe headaches, having abnormal...

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