Pau D'Arco Tea

Pau d’arco “tea” is an infusion made from the inner bark of the Tabebuia Avellanedae or Tabebuia Impetiginosa (Taheebo) tree grown in South America. Pau d'arco tea has been used for many centuries by the Indio tribes of South America. The ancient Incas and Aztecs were probably the first to become familiar with the herb’s healing powers.

Pau d’arco reportedly helps combat infection, increase vitality, build up immunity to disease, strengthen cellular structure, and eliminate pain and inflammation. It is well known for treating a wide range of conditions including pain, arthritis, inflammation of the prostate gland, fever, dysentery,boils and ulcers, and various cancers. This tea is reported to have anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and, in some cases, anti-tumor effects. In addition, some researchers claim that Pau d'arco tea can relieve the side effects of chemotherapy.

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Tea and Cancer Prevention?

Tea drinking is an ancient tradition dating back 5,000 years in China and India. Long regarded in those cultures as an aid to good health, researchers now are studying tea for possible use in the prevention and treatment of a variety of cancers. Investigators are especially interested in the antioxidants-called catechins-found in tea. Despite promising early research in the laboratory, however, studies involving humans so far have been inconclusive.
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What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy aims to support the body's ability to heal itself through the use of dietary and lifestyle changes together with CAM therapies such as herbs, massage, and joint manipulation.

There are six principles that form the basis of naturopathic practice in North America :
1. The healing power of nature,
2. Identification and treatment of the cause of disease,
3. The concept of 'first do no harm',
4. The doctor as teacher,
5. Treatment of the whole person,
6. Prevention.
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What is Noni?

Noni has a history of use as a topical preparation for joint pain and skin conditions.
Today, people drink noni fruit juice as a general health tonic, as well as for cancer and chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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What is Tai Chi?

Tai chi (pronounced "tie chee" and also known by some other names and spellings) is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. A person doing tai chi moves his body slowly and gently, while breathing deeply and meditating.
In tai chi, each movement flows into the next. The entire body is always in motion, with the movements performed gently and at uniform speed. It is considered important to keep the body upright, especially the upper body-many tai chi practitioners use the image of a string that goes from the top of the head into the heavens-and to let the body's weight sink to the soles of the feet.
In addition to movement, two other important elements in tai chi are breathing and meditation.
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Cupping Therapy Demonstration

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What Is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy is a form of deep tissue massage. It is also an ancient form of Chinese medicine dating back more than 2,500 years.
The health benefits attributed to cupping therapy include releasing toxins, stimulating the lymphatic system, clearing colon blockages, activating the skin clearing stretch marks, relieving join and muscle pain, and improving varicose veins.
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