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Pets Can Benefit from Vitamin Supplementation
Pets Can Benefit from Vitamin Supplementation Most veterinarians will agree to the importance and possible use of vitamins and minerals on occasion. Regular use of pet vitamin supplements will depend on the type of pet, age, breed specific health considerations,...
A Holistic First Aid Kit for Pets
A Holistic First Aid Kit for Pets Many people don't know that homeopathy is available as a complementary therapy for pets, particularly for routine first-aid care. You can create a homeopathy-based holistic first-aid kit for pets using the resources below. Many of the...
Fido’s Homemade & Healthy Dog Treats with Sweet Potato
Fido's Homemade & Healthy Dog Treats with Sweet Potato When it comes to dog treats, better quality seems to equate with bigger expense. Baking treats for your pet can help reduce expenses and is usually much healthier. Remember, this is a treat, not a daily main...
Herbs and Pets: Don’t Put Your Pet’s Health at Risk
Herbs and Pets: Don't Put Your Pet's Health at Risk When it comes to herbs for pets, just as with people, there is a lot of conflicting and often unreliable information surfing around the Web. Additionally, herbs that may be safe for dogs are often not safe for cats...
Pet Food – The Grain-Free Debate: Good, Bad or Indifferent?
The Grain-Free Food Debate: Good, Bad or Indifferent? The health benefits of different brands of pet foods, particularly grain-free ones, is a big debate in the pet health industry, particularly for dogs. The current consensus seems to be that grain-free foods may do...
Holistic Medicine and Your Pets
Holistic Medicine and Your Pets Just like people have a choice in healthcare, today's pet owner has the option to choose holistic veterinary medicine (HVM) instead of, or in conjunction with, conventional veterinary medical care. This article provides an overview of...
80 – 20 Rule
Hi this is Kristen, the health coach at Pure Center of Health. I am here today to invite you to join us this September for a 60 day fall reset. In this video I discuss the 80-20 Approach to your healthy habits! We have talked about processed foods, but today here is a...
What to eat?!
In this video I discuss the importance of REAL FOOD! We have all heard it before, but decreasing and avoiding processed foods truly is an important piece in your health journey. However, food marketing is powerful! The food industry can put a healthy twist on just...
Exercise and Enjoyment
I’m curious what your approach to exercise is. Here is your video discussing exercise and enjoyment 🙂 Do you implement a regular exercise routine? Do you have a form of movement you enjoy? Our bodies are designed to move. It is crucial for our health. However, it is...
DIGESTION! THE SECOND BRAIN!
DIGESTION! THE SECOND BRAIN! Hi this is Kristen, the health coach at Pure Center of Health. I am here today to invite you to join us this September for a 60 day fall reset. Click this link to hear more about digestion! Today we are talking about digestion! Did...
Tips to Manage Stress!
My question for you today is what tools do you have in your tool belt to manage stress? Here is a video for you to learn some tips and tricks about managing stress! Life is stressful! It is so crucial for your overall health to find something you can implement in your...
How to handle cravings!!!
Today we are talking about cravings! Here is a video for you! Cravings can be handled in a number of ways, but here is 1 tip is to learn to replace your cravings instead of ignoring them or trying to use willpower. If you are craving ice-cream can you make a healthy...
Tips and Tricks to Master your Hydration!
Today I challenge you to UP your HYDRATION!!!! Watch this VIDEO to learn tips and tricks! Hi this is Kristen, the health coach at Pure Center of Health. I am here today to invite you to join us this September for a 60 day fall reset! A healthy tip for you today is to...
The POSITIVE approach to achieving your health goals!
Hi this is Kristen, the health coach at Pure Center of Health. I am here today to invite you to join us this September for a 60 day fall reset!! Watch this video to learn more about The POSITIVE approach to achieving your health goals! I like the positive...
Time saving tips for quick and healthy meal prep!
Time saving tips for quick and healthy meal prep! There are plenty of tips and tricks that I can share with you, but today I will share with you my two favorites…Click this link to learn some tips! Store individually portioned meals in glass containers and keep in the...
Setting SMART GOALS for your health!
What is a SMART GOAL? Watch this video to learn how you can set a SMART GOAL to help you achieve success in your health journey! Today let’s talk about goals! Every goal you have be it lose weight, improve your cognition, reduce inflammation, improve energy… MUST...
Traveling and Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle!
How can you maintain your healthy lifestyle and keep on track with your goals when you are traveling?? Click this Video to get inspired! Today let’s talk travel tips! Your diet when traveling might not be perfect planning ahead and having healthy options on your trip...
Nutritional Yeast – It’s NOOCH What You Think
Nutritional Yeast: It's NOOCH What You Think Though we aren't sure where the name comes from, nooch, or nutritional yeast, is a food supplement that is a versatile addition to plant-based diets. Rich in B vitamins, nutritional yeast comes in the form of yellow flakes,...
Nutrient Tracking for More Healthful Eating
Nutrient Tracking for More Healthful Eating Keeping track of the nutritional quality of your meals can help you identify where you are meeting essential daily nutrient requirements and where you may be falling short in getting nutrients that are crucial to good...
Spicy Bean Cakes Recipe
Spicy Chili Bean Cakes Just when you thought summer couldn't get any hotter, this recipe lands in your inbox. The perfect combination of spice and tang, these chili bean cakes drizzled with lime chili sauce will be the hit of any outdoor gathering. They're so robust...
Catnip – A Soothing Botanical Remedy
Catnip: A Soothing Botanical Remedy Many intriguing stories come along with the herb, catnip (Nepeta cataria), also known as catmint. There's folklore regarding women ingesting catnip and being turned into...you guessed it, cats. And, the more credible lore about cats...
Beans … Good for You, Good for the Planet
Beans...Good for You, Good for the Planet Beans are a terrific example of a healthful food that provides what foodies call "sustainable nutrition." They are an affordable, nutrient and protein-rich food that does not negatively impact the environment. Choose a few of...
Plant-based Nutrition – The What, Why, and How
The What, Why & How of Plant-based Nutrition, for Everyone Here's something that might surprise you: not all plant-based nutrition diets require elimination of meat. From "meaty" to minimal to meat-free, there are a variety of plans to choose from. And whatever...
Forms of Vitamin D, D2 and D3 – Which is Best for You?
Forms of Vitamin D, D2 and D3 - Which is Best for You? You may be wondering how much Vitamin D you need in a nutritional supplement and the best form to take. There are two forms, Vitamin D2 and D3, that you should know about. The following FAQ about Vitamin D...
Sunbathe Safely to Produce Natural Vitamin D
Sunbathe Safely to Produce Natural Vitamin D You're about to hear sunbathing advice that is contrary to everything you've been taught about sun exposure: Get outside, without sunscreen slathered on your skin, and get some sun on your skin. Yes, we said without...
Best Ever! Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe
Best Ever! Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe Easy to make, delicious to eat...you'll love these thick and hearty portobello mushroom burgers. They've got enough zest and heartiness to satisfy even the meat-eaters in your family. This Portobello Mushroom Burger...
Celery – A Surprising Medicinal Herb
Celery: A Surprising Medicinal Herb Crunchy, delicately salty by nature, and packed with hydration, celery stalks (Apium graveolens) are a great snack to pair with your favorite summer dip. Did you know that celery is also a potent botanical medicine recognized for...
Portobello Mushroom – Nutrient Powerhouse
Portobello Mushroom - Nutrient Powerhouse If you have the notion that not much goes on inside a Portobello Mushroom, then we've got a surprise for you! Like humans, mushrooms convert sunlight into a usable form of Vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium and...
Vitamin D – What You Need to Know for Your Health
Vitamin D - What You Need to Know for Your Health Worldwide interest in the health protective benefits of Vitamin D has increased exponentially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We now know that low Vitamin D levels are common among people of different...
Vitamins for Kids
Vitamins for Kids Selecting a Quality Multivitamin or Mineral Supplement for Kids Nutrition power is every kid's best defense against illness and the guideline for raising healthy kids requires providing them with a daily diet of a variety of healthy foods. But we all...
Circuit Training
Get Creative with Circuit Training at Home or Outdoors Whether you've been working out in a home gym or have been able to go back to a local fitness center, it's inevitable that, at some point, you'll get bored with your exercise routine. This is where circuit...
Apricot-Date No Bake Trail Bars Recipe
Apricot-Date No Bake Trail Bars June is the perfect time to experiment with the tangy sweetness of apricots. These Apricot-Date bars are good fuel for wherever life takes you. Pack them for your next excursion in the great outdoors or as a healthy, sweet treat for a...
Stinging Nettle
Minimize Outdoor Allergy Symptoms with Stinging Nettle If you love to be outdoors, but are irritated by seasonal pollen, consider the herb Stinging Nettle to help reduce the sneezing and itching symptoms of hay fever. A well-established remedy in Western botanical...
Apricots are Awesome!
Apricots are Awesome! Though some will argue the apricot's place of origin--China, Persia, India, or Armenia--there's no denying the worldwide appeal of the tangy flavor packed in this little fruit. Now widely grown in the Americas, apricots make a healthy and...
Nature’s Remedy Just Beyond Your Front Door
Nature's Remedy Just Beyond Your Front Door Feeling sluggish? Unmotivated? Stressed? Depressed or anxious? Before you reach for medication, consider a remedy that exists just beyond your front door. Compelling scientific evidence shows the less time children and...
Lecithin for Health and Much More
Lecithin for Health and Much More It's not uncommon to see lecithin listed on an ingredient list for everything from food to cosmetics. Lecithin belongs to a group of compounds called phospholipids, a type of fat. Phospholipids help maintain the integrity of cell...
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release MyoFascial Release - You might assume that an all-over body massage will also relieve stiffness in the intricate, densely-woven connective tissue "web," or fascia, that lays over your muscles. It does, but only to a degree. Fascia is a specialized...
Creamy Spreadable Vegan Butter
Creamy, Spreadable Vegan Butter Look no further for homemade creamy spreadable vegan butter. This recipe is not only a great store-bought alternative, it is better for you because it does not contain palm oil, emulsifiers, and preservatives. You won't believe how this...
Coriander or Cilantro?
Coriander or Cilantro? Cilantro and coriander come from the same plant species Coriandrum sativum. In different parts of the world, the very same plant-with its many health benefits-is referred to differently. For Americans, cilantro refers to the leaves and the...
Is Your Extra Virgin Olive Oil the Real Thing?
Is Your Extra Virgin Olive Oil the Real Thing? Most people are aware that preparing food with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) has many health benefits, but few know how to properly select EVOO. Even more surprising: grocery store shelves are filled with imposter EVOO!...
Learn to Love Fats & Enjoy (Most) Carbs
Learn to Love Fats & Enjoy (Most) Carbs When it comes to dietary fats and carbohydrates, advice has varied greatly. The good news is that we do have long-standing wisdom just about everyone can follow for better health. Why We Need Fats In Our Diet Fats are a...
Phosphatidylcholine: Good for Your Cells!
Phosphatidylcholine: Good for Your Cells! Phosphatidylcholine is a vital component of the cell membrane, giving strength and fluidity to cells. It is a necessary compound in the formation of the nutrient choline. Choline is important for cellular communication,...
Nutrient IV Therapy – Can it Benefit Me?
Can Nutrient IV Therapy Benefit Me? You may have heard about Nutrient IV Therapy during this past year, particularly in regard to nutrients that are known to support the immune system. Delivering nutrients via an intravenous line (IV) has long been a crucial part of...
Allergen-Friendly Mini Quiches Recipe – They’re “Eggstraordinary”!
"Eggstraordinary" Allergen-Friendly Mini Quiches What is so extraordinary about this quiche? For one, it's allergen friendly. It's also dairy-free, nut-free, and has the option to use gluten-free crusts. Allergen-Friendly Mini Quiches are also wonderful because you...
Chlorophyll Supports Detox Pathways
Chlorophyll Supports the Body's Detox Pathways The wonderful deep green hues of plants and vegetables comes from a pigment known as chlorophyll. Plants use chlorophyll along with sunlight to obtain nutrients. In many cultures, chlorophyll has been used as a supplement...
Toxic Mold Syndrome: Is Your Health at Risk?
Toxic Mold Syndrome: Is Your Health at Risk? Have you seen a news headlines like this one: "Is Black Mold in the Building Where You Work Making You Sick?" Perhaps you skimmed past that article because it didn't sound relevant to you. You may be surprised to learn...
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...
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