Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids can support health in a variety of ways, including reducing joint pain, improving nerve conduction, supporting cardiovascular health and much more. Here are some common terms: EFAs: Essential Fatty Acids Essential Fatty Acids: a type of fats that includes omega-3’s and other omega EFAs Omega-3’s: a certain form of EFAs thatContinue reading “Getting Your Omega EFAs”
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Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is one of the most popular herbal medicines, especially during cold and flu season. Not only does this sweet little berry have antiviral and antimicrobial properties, it also upregulates your own immune response to increase your body’s defense system. You’ll find it in many stores – health-focused and more mainstream. The liquid, orContinue reading “Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup”
Grill Season!
Hello, burgers fresh from the grill with toasted buns and crisp toppings…summertime is nearly here. In the midst of barbecue, burgers and beachy bliss, it’s easy to add some health into your grilling routine, along with some flavor too! Here’s the things (disclaimer: don’t read this if you don’t want to know how your grilledContinue reading “Grill Season!”
How to Deal with Cold+Flu Season, from a Naturopath
It’s that season…every sniffle, cough and sneeze brings a new wariness. Instead of holding your hand sanitizer as tight as pepper spray in a dark alley, take a deep breath and read on for some natural remedies. Hydration. You already know this one, but it stands the test of time. The winter months tend toContinue reading “How to Deal with Cold+Flu Season, from a Naturopath”
Going gluten-free: is it for me?
You’ve heard this term dangled around on various snacks and menu items. The question often comes up, but there can be confusion about what exactly gluten is and why people choose to forgo it in their diet. Here’s the short version. What is gluten? It’s a protein! What are sources of gluten? Wheat (this isContinue reading “Going gluten-free: is it for me?”
Happy Summer (officially)!
In honor of Summertime, here are a few simple, healthy and refreshing drinks to help you stay hydrated. Choose these instead of soda or sugary drinks on any hot day. Also easy: refill your glass with the liquid to keep enjoying the flavors. Watermelon + Basil Cooler: 1-2 chunks watermelon Few leaves organic basil, tornContinue reading “Happy Summer (officially)!”
Ghee: what it’s all about and why you should try it!
Ghee (pronounced with a hard E, as in “he” but with a G in front) is clarified butter. It’s been used in Indian cultures for literally thousands of years. It is also used in other parts of Asia. Recently, it’s gained attention in the US for its health benefits (not to mention its deliciousness). photo:Continue reading “Ghee: what it’s all about and why you should try it!”
Snack Happy.
You know the feeling. You’re busy and you’ve got a list of things to do, but you’re hankering for something sweet, salty or otherwise snack-worthy. While it’s seems easy to grab a bag of chips or candy bar, that’s the opposite of easy on your body. Instead, choose a snack that satisfies your hunger andContinue reading “Snack Happy.”
Warming Winter Drinks
Here are a couple of my favorite wintertime drinks, that are both healthy and warming. Treat yourself, including your body, well. Mocha Maca Mushroom Latte: This is a delicious warming drink that’s an uber-healthy and energizing version of hot cocoa. Cacao is the chocolate bean in its raw form ground into a powder, and it’sContinue reading “Warming Winter Drinks”
Reduce dairy to lessen chronic pain, inflammation, sinus congestion and more
More and more people are reducing dairy or going dairy-free these days. It’s not a fad. It’s also not a diet for weight loss. It’s deciding that your health – and the life that better health allows you to live – is worth more than the momentary yumminess of a lot of cheese, ice creamContinue reading “Reduce dairy to lessen chronic pain, inflammation, sinus congestion and more”