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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
Do you feel exhausted before your day is done? Are you too tired on the weekends to go out and "play?" Struggling to find energy to exercise, cook a meal, or get the laundry done, or even started? If you answered, “yes!” to any of these questions, you are not alone! A
While many people living with seasonal allergies will wait until symptoms are present to seek relief, beginning an herbal treatment 6 weeks before the allergy season begins can effectively prevent seasonal allergy symptoms all together. Each spring, more than 50 million Americans will endure symptoms related to seasonal allergies.
