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Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Sometimes referred to as Siberian ginseng, eleuthero is not a true ginseng at all. Like Asian and American ginseng varieties, eleuthero is thought to stimulate the immune system and help to lower blood sugar levels. It has...
Stress Management – Identify problems, implement solutions
Stress Management Stress is a common occurrence in today's fast-paced modern world and stress management is a necessary skill. Those who learn and incorporate effective stress management into the daily routine live healthier, more peaceful and joyful lives. This...
Swiss Chard with Chickpeas and Couscous Recipe
Swiss Chard with Chickpeas and Couscous Swiss Chard with Chickpeas and Couscous is quick, easy and uber healthy. This nutrient-packed meal is sure to become one of your favorite go-to options for those nights when you just don't feel like cooking. It is also very easy...
Not all Ginseng is Created Equal
Ginseng A root that resembles a little human body complete with two arms and legs, ginseng is one of the most popular herbs in the United States. Ginseng root has been prized in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, and often is combined with other...
Swiss Chard – Not actually Swiss but Definitely Delicious
Swiss Chard Despite its name, Swiss chard is not actually Swiss. In fact, it is native to the Mediterranean region and dates back to at least the fourth century B.C., when it was prized by the ancient Greeks, and later the Romans, for its medicinal properties. A leafy...
Keeping up with Adrenal Health
Keeping up with Adrenal Health The stress of modern everyday life is enough to wear even the healthiest of people down over time. Daily stressors such as a busy lifestyle, as well as more intense stress, such as a fight with a loved one, trouble at work, or a physical...
Digestive Enzymes
Digestive Enzymes The human body, like virtually all living things, naturally contains enzymes. Research shows that the body not only will conserve its own digestive enzymes, but it will also absorb those from the foods and supplements you take in. Digestive enzymes...
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy The human body is naturally equipped with the ability to heal itself but environmental stressors like the daily grind can wreak havoc on your body, resulting in pain and other health issues. Craniosacral therapy is one way of boosting your body's...
Cranberry and Fresh Pear Cobbler Recipe
Cranberry and Fresh Pear Cobbler From its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to its high levels of vitamins C, E and K, this crust-free cranberry and fresh pear cobbler offers an array of health benefits. It's also an excellent source of dietary fiber,...
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) A staple of both Eastern and Western medicine, licorice acts as a demulcent, a soothing and coating agent, and as an expectorant, making it an excellent natural alternative to drug-store remedies during the height of cold and flu season....
Cranberries
Cranberries Native to America, cranberries are one of the richest health-promoting foods around. Cranberries have numerous health benefits including: providing anti-inflammatory benefits for the digestive tract and cardiovascular system, preventing the growth of...
Holidays The Healthy Homemade Way
Holidays The Healthy Homemade Way - You've heard the saying, "it's the thought that counts." This year, make your thoughts count and show your loved ones how much you care about their well-being by giving healthy, homemade gifts. Do-it-yourself (DIY) gift making not...
Irvingia (African Mango)
Irvingia (African Mango) Irvingia is a supplement made from the seeds of the African Mango. It is high in dietary fiber and used as a weight loss supplement. It has been studied in connection with obesity and has been shown to decrease body weight, body composition,...
Walking Meditation – From Zen Buddhism (Kinhin)
Walking Meditation In Zen Buddhism, walking meditation is called kinhin. In this type of meditation, you walk with a slow and steady rhythm, placing one foot slowly in front of the other, usually walking in a small circle. You focus your mind on the movement of your...
Pumpkin Puree Soup – Perfect for Fall!
Pumpkin Puree Soup This high fiber pumpkin puree soup is loaded with antioxidants, vitamin A, beta-carotene, mixed carotenoids, and minerals such as magnesium. Top with roasted pumpkin seeds to add a boost of immune enhancing zinc. Serve warm or chilled throughout the...
Green Tea – Phytonutrients Galore!
Green Tea Of all the many kinds of tea, green tea contains the greatest concentration of phytonutrients. In fact, those who drink 5 cups of green tea a day have a significantly lower risk of dying from any cause including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes....
Pumpkin – Vitamin A, Fiber, and more!
Pumpkin From pie to scary Halloween jack o'lanterns, pumpkins are a staple this time of year. Adding it into your family meals can bring some great health benefits. The bright orange color of a pumpkin is an indication that it is full of Vitamin A, beta-carotene, and...
Indulge Without the Bulge
Indulge Without the Bulge Oven roasted turkey, corn bread stuffing, green bean casserole, and sweet potato pie. November is a very delicious time of year. With Thanksgiving, Thanksmas, Christmas, and a lot of holiday parties to look forward to, it can be easy to gain...
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Essential Fatty Acids Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are an excellent addition to your diet, especially during the holiday season when foods high in sugars, carbohydrates, cholesterol, and food allergens can tempt us. Essential fatty acids help support your system...
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...
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