Capsicum frutensis, aka Cayenne pepper, is one of my favorite spices in food and it is also a powerful herbal ally. Not only does it add pleasant heat to a meal or beverage, it is also a potent medicine. I use it is herbal formulas to help potentize the
When is comes to heart health, there is one diet that reigns supreme; the Mediterranean diet. This diet focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, and olive oil in particular. Those following a Mediterranean diet limit the amounts of dairy, red meat,
Did you know that if you don’t exercise regularly, you are more than TWICE as likely to get heart disease than someone who does? If you have a personal or family history of heart disease, or just worry about your overall heart health, developing a regular exercise routine is
This brown rice bowl with yummy veggies and a maple-tahini sauce is the perfect comforting dinner. It is a budget-friendly and nourishing recipe that doesn’t take a lot of time and has a lot of nutritional punch. It’s loaded with fiber, magnesium-, and selenium-rich nutty brown rice, iron bomb garlicky
Jumpstart the New Year Fitness Routine Most everyone thinks about fitness after the holidays, especially with the tendency to enjoy plenty of rich foods in our celebrations. Start your New Year with a routine that just requires a yoga mat, your body weight, and a little endurance. Push-Ups Start
Challenging life circumstances are a given in everyone’s life. Since we can’t control whether challenges happen or not, it’s much more helpful to find ways to build our capacity to manage whatever arises. Here are 4 key strategies: First, learn how to lean into and engage with the issue
The "passionflower" was discovered in 1569 by Spanish explorers in Peru who saw the flowers as symbolic of the passion of Christ and as a sign of Christ's approval of their efforts, which became the origin of the scientific and common names. In Europe, passionflower has been used in
Almost everyone wonders what to do with their leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. Here’s a recipe that doesn’t take a lot of time and will turn your leftover turkey into a slow cooker chili. This recipe feeds 12 people; pair it with your favorite cornbread and you have an easy
High Intensity Training in 10 Minutes Time is tight during the holiday festivities. It can be easy to overlook your body’s need to move. Here is a quick workout that will get your body working and help you burn those extra Thanksgiving meal calories. And, one of the most
The power of a gratitude practice has gotten more attention in the past few years but versions of it have been around for a very long time. As far back as Hippocrates in 450 BC, there has been an understanding that the mind, body and environment have an impact
