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Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy Fall is filled with wonderful aromas: cinnamon, peppermint, nutmeg. Some aromas have a healing affect on our bodies from stimulating mood enhancing chemicals to balancing hormones, and even signaling muscle relaxation. Aromatherapy is the use of essential...
Molasses Gingerbread
Molasses Gingerbread This old fashioned gingerbread recipe is lightly sweetened with nutrient rich molasses. The ginger can be very soothing to the stomach and aids in digestion. Ginger is a warming food and combined with the nutritive molasses, makes a great fall...
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) Sweeten up this holiday season with Stevia, a South American native plant that can be used as a sweetener that does not cause a rise in blood sugar or suppress the immune system. Because there are many different varieties of Stevia plants...
Blackstrap Molasses
Blackstrap Molasses Blackstrap Molasses is made from sugar cane by crushing or mashing the plant to extract its sugar. Then it is boiled three times to help crystallize the sugars so they may be extracted. What is left is a sweet black syrup filled with a high...
Sweeten Up Without Ruining Your Health
Sweeten Up Without Ruining Your Health Along with the cooler days and longer nights of fall comes the season of sweet temptation: Halloween goodies, apple cider, hot chocolate, candy canes and peanut brittle. It is easy to overindulge. That's why it is important to...
Zinc – The Immune Booster
Zinc Zinc is an immune-boosting nutrient. In fact, over two hundred enzymes in our body require this mineral to function, which is far more than any other nutrient in our diet. A deficiency of Zinc can lead to impaired wound healing, increased susceptibility to colds...
Constitutional Hydrotherapy
Constitutional Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy (or "water cure") refers to the therapeutic use of water to stimulate the body's healing force. The process involves applying hot wet towels to the chest and abdomen and wrapping the person in warm blankets. After the skin has...
Amaranth Bread Recipe
Amaranth Bread This recipe for Amaranth Bread is a wonderful gluten-free option to increase fiber and protein in the diet. It holds up well to slicing and is very tasty! Ingredients: 3 large eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 1/2 cups Amaranth flour 1...
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Ashwagandha is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its rejuvenating properties. It is an immune-boosting herb that increases red and white blood cell counts, making it a very effective treatment for colds and flu, autoimmune...
Amaranth – Ancient Aztec and Mayan Grain
Amaranth One of the ancient grains of the Aztecs and Mayans, Amaranth is technically not a grain. It's a seed, making it both gluten-free and non-allergenic. One of its most unique characteristics is its high protein content, providing over 14 grams of protein in a...
The Flu Vaccine and Your Family
The Flu Vaccine And Your Family In preparation for flu season, conventional methods of dealing with the virus are beginning to hit the market. The most notable and one of the most controversial is the flu vaccine. Every year, a new vaccine is formulated with 3 strains...
Bone Healthy Supplements
Bone Healthy Supplements When looking for Bone Healthy Supplements, it is important to know that bone health is most positively affected by a synergistic blend of many types of nutrients. In other words, there isn't just one supplement that adequately addresses bone...
Therapy – Resistance Exercise
Resistance Exercise Resistance exercise is using the resistance of an object or environment during exercise. Studies have shown that resistance exercise helps improve bone density. There are several forms of resistance training. Lifting weight help provides resistance...
Recipe: Herb Crusted Salmon
Herb Crusted Salmon This light herb crusted salmon recipe has bone-healthy Vitamin D, calcium, and essential fatty acids. Even the fresh dill adds additional calcium while the olive oil provides additional omega oils for joint, bone, and muscle health. Ingredients: 1...
Herb – Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Recent studies have shown the great promise of Horsetail to help with bone loss. It is a rich source of bioavailable calcium and silicon, as well as the synergistic blend of other phytonutrients that make the plant highly effective....
Salmon – Superfood for General Health
Salmon Salmon has many special properties that make it a great superfood for general health, but especially good for bone and joint health. It has extremely high levels of Vitamin D, an essential nutrient the body needs for healthy, strong bones. It has high levels of...
Osteoporosis – 5 Ways to Support Bone Health
Osteoporosis Bone is a living tissue that constantly repairs itself by absorbing and replacing cells. Osteoporosis develops when the removal or absorption of old bone happens at a greater pace than the body's ability to create new bone. As a result, bones become...
Summer Sun – Block or Bathe
Summer Sun - Block or Bathe Summer Sun - Summer is here, as we can easily witness by the lengthening days, rising temperatures and row upon row of sunscreen products adorning store shelves. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (2010), these products are...
Why You Should be Eating More Onion
From French to Italian cuisine, onion's varied flavor profile makes it a popular ingredient in many dishes. Beyond taste, onion is an important vegetable for health and nutrition. Onions are high in vitamin C, a good source of dietary fiber; they also contain...
Meditate: It Does a Brain Good!
Amazing changes happen to mind and body when you meditate. During meditation, there is a physiological shift called ‘the relaxation response’ (RR). This response is exactly opposite the stress response that so many of us have a hard time avoiding in our daily lives....
Vegan Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Vegan Stuffed Poblano Peppers This easy, 9-ingredient plant-based meal is packed with flavor and delicious nutrition in every bite! Aromatic brown rice and pinto beans are embellished with onion and salsa. Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4...
Move Well, Move Often – It May Save Your Life
Move Well, Move Often - It May Save Your Life Move well and move often: it's smart advice for maintaining a strong, healthy body from head-to-toe, inside and out. With mounting evidence of the ill-effects associated with sitting too much, moving well has become...
Pistachio Date Granola
Pistachio Date Granola This is a simple, delicious, and versatile recipe. While we love the pistachio-date combination, you can shake up this recipe with your favorite nuts and seeds and dried fruit (such as Goji or Acai Berry). Also, if you prefer, you can use maple...
Covid-19, Homeopathy and Epidemic Diseases
Many people have asked me to comment on the "Coronavirus" I will admit that for the first few weeks of this epidemic I was highly annoyed by the entire topic. However, epidemic diseases have shaped our world for centuries and Covid-19 will be no different. So as I...
Herbed Pea Fritters
Fun facts about PEAS! Did you know that PEAS assist in weight management, promote increased energy and boosts the immune system? PEAS help with blood sugar regulation, arthritis, osteoporosis, bronchitis, and candida. PEAS are healthy for the environment, assist in...
BEET AND BLACK BEAN BURGER
Try a new take on...Burgers!There's so much to enjoy about summer—particularly summer nights-dining out on the deck or a picnic at the park! Get to chopping and enjoy this innovative dish! INGREDIENTSBEET AND BLACK BEAN BURGERS1 large red...
Homeopathy & Sunburns
What can homeopathy do for sunburns? Of course it is best to avoid a sun burn in the first place but if you are at all like me sometimes that does not happen…so of course homeopathy can come to the rescue. The right homeopathic remedy can stop the pain of...
Protect your Heart with a Nutrient Dense Diet
Did you know that eating a nutrient dense diet can strengthen your heart? Combining adequate amounts of physical activity and a whole foods diet can help lower cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, lower LDL levels, decrease triglycerides as well as lower...
Sneaky Forms of Sugar can impact your Adrenals
When stress hits the fan we often reach for something that can make us feel better in the moment. Sugar is a common go-to for many people when the stress is high and the energy is low. These sugary foods can cause our adrenals to reach "burn-out" due to the...
Do You Feel Stressed, Wired, & Wake Up Exhausted?
Do you find yourself reaching for coffee, sugary snacks, alcohol? Do you rely on sleep aids to manage stress? When we live day to day in a high stress state we are forcing our adrenal glands to produce excess cortisol which signals our body to enter a heightened...
Where Life Meets Quiet
Recover. Renew. Rebuild. Shouldn't you be your best You? Have you ever wondered if your physical and mental emotional symptoms are related? Have you wondered if there is a physical explanation for why you don’t...
Why Beets?
Did you know that in many ancient cultures Beets were used as Medicine?They originally used the beet leaves due to their nutritional and therapeutic value. Later it was discovered that beetroots themselves included powerful antioxidants as well as...
Modern Lifestyles
Heart disease is the leading cause of death, disability, and health care costs in the US. More than 150 million Americans suffer from heart disease or one of its risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, or diabetes....
Pure Superbowl Recipe
This week, we're sharing a recipe for the Pure Superbowl. This meal is chockfull of super nutrients that keep you satiated and nourished all day long. How can you improve your blood pressure and prevent hypertension with diet?*Eat a variety of fruits, veggies,...
Keep your resolutions going by committing to take charge of your Health!
This Week:Find an activity that gets you moving.*Bundle up to go for a jog with a friend or your pup! Cook a delicious plant based meal.*Sweet Potato Wedges with Guacamole and a side of Garlicky Sautéed Spinach Sleep.*Go to bed one hour earlier. First,...
Chase After Your Health Goals!
How are you doing with your new healthy lifestyle plan?? Many people set great intentions for their New Year's Resolution to start eating healthy, working out daily, meditating etc. Even a few weeks into the year we can start to lose sight of our new goals...
Power through this Holiday Season with this Energizing Power-Detox Salad!
This week, we're sharing a recipe for a Power-Detox Salad to get you through this Holiday Season! Keep your immune system in check, energy high, and skin glowing! INGREDIENTS• 1 Large Golden Beet• 1 Large Red Beet• 4 Large...
How to Boost your Immune System
With the cold temps upon us it is that time of year to maintain your health by preventing any colds or flus from progressing! You don't have time to be sick! Stay healthy this season with our natural winter Immune Boost...
12 Days of Wellness
12 Days of Wellness from Pure Center of Health! Staying Fit, Healthy, and Strong to enjoy your Holiday Season with these wellness goals! 1-Minute of Planking2-Cups of Fruit3-Rounds of Sit-Ups4-Miles of Walking5-Cups of Veggies6-Full...
Healthy-Living Gift Ideas!
This holiday season is coming quick! We have selected a few Healthy-Living Gift Ideas we are offering right here at PCH! If you haven't opted to pamper, detoxify, and energize yourself with aConstitutional Hydrotherapy Treatment, then stop by...
Comforting Butternut Squash Soup
With the cooler temps starting to come upon us we start to crave comforting and soothing dishes. After a long day of work, school, or running errands the idea of opening up the fridge and preparing a delicious dinner can seem less than...
Organic Heart Healthy Black Bean Balls
Heart Healthy AppetiteThis week, we're sharing a recipe for HEART HEALTHY & delicious black bean balls. They're versatile enough to eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and of course they're great for snacking, right out of the fridge.We'll be back soon with...
Homeopathic Lessons From Historic Cases
Lessons from historic literature reviews in homeopathy: A case of Prunus spinosa from Dr. Lippe...A young lady, 16 years old, had jumped out of a carriage, the horse, driven by a lady friend, running off. The ankle was examined by an experienced allopathic...
Making Sauerkraut at Home
Making Sauerkraut at home is easy to do and very inexpensive. Sauerkraut is a ferment food with a lot of healthy bacteria. This bacteria an be useful to prevent illness or recurrent colds, it is also very good for people with digestive problems....
Testosterone
Testosterone is a steroid (androgen family) hormone that is produced in the body by the testes, ovaries and adrenal glands. It is delivered to different parts of the body through the blood stream.Males produce more testosterone than females, but it...
Insight Prevention & Healing
Heart Health Did you know these facts about heart disease?In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 20 seconds.Since 1900, cardiovascular disease has been the #1 killer in the US for every year but 1918.50% of heart attacks occur in...
Toxic Beauty, the Ugly Truth Behind Beauty Products
Most people recognize beauty in the signs of health: glowing skin, glossy full hair, a vibrant gleam in the eye. The whole point of cosmetic products such as moisturizer, mascara, facial cleanser, nail polish, lip stick, shampoo, styling gels, etc. is to...
Bone Health
Bone Builders and Bone ZappersYour bones are the body’s framework and if they aren’t strong and healthy they won’t be able to support you as you grow older. Bone will build up reaching their peak density until any age between thirty to thirty-five years. After that...
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