Clearing Allergies is on the list! 1. We all need to flush out the excess metabolites that build up over the winter. Your body is naturally inclined to store up during the winter and flush out in the spring. In Chinese medicine they refer to the winter build up as excess phlegm in your system. [...]
Getting healthy can feel like a constant uphill battle, such as fighting the urge to sleep instead of working out, or saying no to that cookie craving. Sometimes, however, little changes can improve your sense of confidence and get you feeling good that lead you to saying – I can do this! So here are [...]
Wheat is one of the most commonly consumed foods in the western world. Yet we do not have a collective grasp on how it affects our bodies. Are whole grains really that healthy? The health benefits of whole grains come from the nutrients delivered as well as the fiber. The problem comes from some very [...]
Solve Acne without Dangerous Side Effects How to solve acne without dangerous side effects or re-occurrence has been perplexing dermatologists and patients for years. Interestingly enough an old theory is proving to show impressive clinical outcomes. Naturopathic Doctors have been treating acne and its relationship with the digestive tract since the profession began. Research is [...]
GREEN SMOOTHIE Soak overnight any combination of the following seeds: approx. 1-2 tablespoons flax seeds (not ground) approx. 1-2 tablespoons Salba, a.k.a. white chia seeds (not ground) Sunflower seeds 1-2 dates to sweeten per serving To soak: Fill a container with your seeds & water, ensure water level is about ¼” higher than your nuts/seeds. [...]
We spent this past weekend at a naturopathic conference and had the pleasure of listening to some wonderful speakers, including John Robbins (author of Diet for a New America), Gabor Mate (When The Body Says No), Sat Dharam Kaur (The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer) and Dick Thom, ND, DDS. I was reminded [...]
1.Egg frittata (fancy scrambled eggs): scrambled eggs with handfuls of spinach/arugula/mixed greens thrown in when scrambling. You can also add chopped sundried tomato, mushrooms, garlic, or green onion if you have the time. 2.Brown rice, beans & guacamole: Brown rice – it takes about 35-40 minutes to steam but at least while its steaming you [...]
Hippocrates Soup or Potassium Broth or Alkalinizing Broth Hippocrates is considered the father of modern medicine because of his attempt to use the scientific method to discover what works in medicine. I want to introduce you to one of his medical cures. If we could find a meal that was a panacea for the ill, [...]
Have you ever had your child cry from ear pain Friday night at midnight? Have you ever had your digestion go “off” but knew you just had to ride it out? There are so many wonderful remedies that are right in your kitchen that could help, especially if you haven’t been to the health food [...]
For those who are attached to their coffee, we understand. However, coffee has some downsides. Coffee is very acidic and can give temporary energy with a bad crash, getting us on a bad cycle of yo-yo energy. For those looking for a healthier alternative, matcha green tea has the caffeine with benefits. Matcha tea is [...]
