River of Health

In naturopathic medicine a river is often used as an
analogy for health as you move through life. A river
originates high up in the mountains being the most
pure, fresh, and clean water one could imagine and

then slowly, as it travels downstream, it picks up debris. Animals and plant
waste, runoff of pesticide sprays, and acid rain are all contributing to the
eventual toxicity of the water. As the river reaches its mouth, furthest
downstream, we can imagine that it would be too unhealthy to drink!

Like the river, our health too flows on a continuum. Where would you place yourself in
the river of health? Are you upstream in the mountains enjoying the freshest water
known to man? Perhaps you are trapped in a stagnant part of the river where toxins
are slowly starting to accumulate. Or are you at the mouth of the river covered in frothy
brown water wondering how you ended up so far? Wherever you are, it is possible to
travel back upstream… if you have someone to guide you and show you the way.
That’s where I come in – with a paddle and a map! Together we can get you to your
goals, leaving you feeling clear, pure, and vital. It takes energy to swim back upstream,
but I will provide you with the tools and navigation to do so. Come join me, and we will
navigate through this river of health together.

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