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Please enjoy the hundreds of articles that Dr. Borten has written over the past 20+ years. There’s something for everyone, including explorations of spirituality, learning from the natural world, exercise and stretching, nutrition, psychology, posture, breathing, pain management, Eastern medicine and philosophy, and much more.

Remember when it was 2010 or better yet, New Year’s Eve of 2011, when we were filled to the brim with anticipation for the infamous “2012, the end of the Mayan calendar”?  Here we are, in the 9th month of the year with only 3…

As potent and capable beings, we have the ability to CREATE on a daily basis that which we desire to manifest as our experience in life. Creativity is innate in all of us as a product of our natural evolution. The creative aspect of life…

Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. -Cicero  The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it and maintaining homeostasis. Is this reliable, intelligent bio computer…

What do you know about inflammation? For almost all of us the answer is, not enough.  Inflammation can cause a wide array of issues and reactions in our bodies.  Diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, allergies, obesity, eczema, many cancers…inflammation can either cause or contribute to all of…

No matter how bright, sunny, and alive the days of summer may be, anyone’s head space can still turn less than 100%.  There’s no doubt about it.  Life can be hard, but don’t turn away from those trials.  There is so much opportunity to learn! …

I recently just had my first encounter with some severe back pain that left me a bit incapacitated.   I started my day as I always do by letting the dogs out and feeding them.  After feeding I went to pick up Quiche and BAM I…

Exciting news for the world of skincare at The Dragontree! We are now carrying a new sunscreen product! Epicuren’s Silk Mist Sunscreen SPF 15 is not your ordinary sun protection product. The entire esthetics team has been patiently waiting for it’s arrival. Why is the…

A Peaceful World Begins With A Peaceful You! At the Dragontree, we are committed to peace. We provide a sanctuary from the stress that degrades the quality of our lives. We will assist you on your journey towards balance with rejuvenative therapies, and will be…

“The man who does things makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all – doing nothing.” -Benjamin Franklin   Summer is finally in fully force, and the living is easy! Do you notice in summertime how everything seems promising? The plants…

Sunburns are not only painful, but they can cause serious damage leading to wrinkles, dark spots and even cancer. Do not pull out last year’s sunscreen and think it will do the trick.. Essential elements within sunscreen can fade within a year of opening. Epicuren…

A couple of month ago I wrote about digging into understanding my sugar addiction and starting to treat it as it is: an addiction. If you’re wondering, I am still not completely sugar free, but I am consuming quite a bit less. The whole experience…

As potent and capable beings, we have the ability to CREATE on a daily basis that which we desire to manifest as our experience in life. Creativity is innate in all of us as a product of our natural evolution. The creative aspect of life…

My best friend whom I’ve known since I was 4 years old will be getting married soon. In order to celebrate all the wonderful ways she is to our group of friends we recently threw her a fantastic bridal weekend. Complete with a huge rented…

Take a look at this new lipgloss/lip-plumper! Neva (our Lead Esthetician) is getting RAVE reviews after using it!

Summer is the time to lighten up your look and let your natural beauty glow. Youngblood mineral infused cosmetics nourish the skin accentuate your inherent beauty and are paraben free! · Youngblood’s Moisture Tints offer the perfect coverage. Lightweight, never heavy. Your skin can now…

A friend recently sent me a cartoon she found online that she thought I’d like. The picture was of a doctor and his patient in an exam room, and it read: Patient: “Doctor, I don’t feel well and I’m not sure why.” Doctor: “I want…

I recently attended an informational lecture about insomnia. Within that lecture contained a golden nugget that’s I have been using in my awake time as well. Near the end of the lecture, the doctor said, ” I have the very best technique ever to help…

If you hang out in circles devoted to success or happiness for long, you will certainly hear people talking about being “present.” And yet, it seems elusive to most people. I know because the people in my life who are consistently present stand out. They…

“You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present.” -Jan Glidewell   People like “stuff”. We tend to hold onto it year after year. We save and stock up on things that we…