I love all the gatherings and parties the holiday season brings. However, most of the traditional holiday fare leaves much to be desired in the way of nutritive benefit. Aside from the old raw vegetable tray stand-by, I'm often left disappointed. EUREKA! I found a recipe that checks all the boxes: Yummy Kids love it Easy Nutritious Pretty enough to share at a party And if that wasn’t enough, this dish has brassica vegetables
It can be so challenging to fit in a quick workout with busy schedules and lifestyles. This month, especially, is no exception! With most of us preparing for, and attending, Holiday celebrations, even a 30-minute workout is just not attainable. This month, I found a great 12-minute workout. That’s right, 12 minutes! But that’s not the best part…this little gem has been clinically proven to reverse osteoporotic bone loss!!! Yoga for the win! - Dr.
With the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season, I wanted to share an herb with adaptogenic qualities this month. Adaptogenic herbs are known for their ability to help the body resist and recover from stress, and can increase energy and overall vitality. Glycerrhiza is an excellent herb to combat all those cold and flu viruses you may come into contact with at your Holiday gatherings. I use this herb quite frequently, as it
For most of us, November means a lot of turkey leftovers after celebrating Thanksgiving, along with wondering what to do with them! This month's recipe utilizes my favorite way to use leftover turkey; turkey soup! This paleo friendly recipe is quick, easy, delicious, and can easily be altered to accommodate food sensitivities. – Dr. Margaret Litchy-Miller Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Calories: 510 kcal Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 medium onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoons garlic
"Squeezing in this 30 minute HIIT (High Intesity Interval Training) workout today will contribute to your goal of 150 minutes of physical activity each week. I particularly like HIIT workouts because they they go by fast, are effective in conditioning your heart and cardiovascular system, and produce results! I hope you enjoy this workout as much as I did!" - Dr. Margaret Litchy-Miller Recipe For a HIIT Workout Perform each exercise in order for 45 seconds
I wanted to share this herb since we are now in winter: the time of viruses and upper respiratory infections, and flu. I use it myself when I will be exposed to viruses, and frequently recommend it to people who get sick after plane rides, and to teachers and grandparents who are exposed to the most powerful bugs known to humans – those brewed by the young ones in daycare and classrooms! This herb
It’s that time of year again, and your kids will be bringing home more than homework and art projects from school, and sharing more than toys and snacks with friends. Rhinovirus, influenza, and adenovirus are just a few of the viruses that can bring congestion, fever, sore throat and body aches to you and your family this cold and flu season. And, while it may impossible to stop these contagious viruses from entering your home
Halloween is right around the corner, and for those of us who are trying to watch our sugar intake, this is not a favorite season. The availability of candy makes it very difficult to stay away from sugar, as everyone seems to have it out for all to enjoy. Finding ways to tame a sweet tooth without feeling like you are sacrificing may ensure that you do not overindulge. We all know that sugar isn’t
Summer is coming to a close, much to the dismay of most children and the joy of some parents. The end of summer means going back to school, and for many families going back to school means the start of cold and flu season. Children are exposed to millions of germs at school, resulting in 8-12 colds per year for children in day care or elementary school according to health.com. It is only a
Many of us have heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” As a Naturopathic Doctor, I believe that what you eat and drink can have a direct effect on the appearance of your face. This is because your face can be a reflection of the overall health of your gut. Many people are not aware of the immense immune system that originates and lives in our digestive tract. When we consume