Easy Upper Body Stretches You Can Do Anywhere to Increase Flexibility
The great thing about stretching is that you don’t need a fancy gym membership, special clothing or a designated space to workout. Stretching is easy to incorporate into any daily routine, whether you sit behind a desk, drive all day, or stand. Anyone can stretch, and everyone should stretch.
7 Warning Signs That You Might Be Calcium Deficient
When you think of calcium, you might think of bones and teeth where most of the calcium in the human body is stored. In addition to helping with the formation of new bone, calcium is also essential for a number of other bodily functions including: Blood clotting Nerve signal transmission Blood vessel function Muscle […]
3 Vegan Dips That Rock
It’s that time of the year. Office parties, neighborhood parties, school parties, family parties, and more parties….. Do you ever find yourself bored with the same ol’ recipes party after party? If so, here are some fantastic dip recipes that will please everyone, including the vegans in your life. Enjoy!
Being Grateful is so Good
I hope that you feel like you have lots to be grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday. For many of you, I know that might include enjoying a delicious (and hopefully nutritious) meal with people you love…something to be grateful for indeed. I love Thanksgiving for many reasons…especially the “no gifts” part. And the food. And […]
Got a Headache? Try These 10 Research -Backed Home Remedies
Headaches are no fun, and some people seem to suffer more than others. While the exact reason for a headache varies, it is certain that it is not because of an aspirin deficiency. The human body is an incredible machine, and it signals in many ways – including a headache – when something is out […]
The Great News About Eggs: Are They Finally off the Hook?
Are you still stuck in the “eggs are bad” school of thought? If you are, let me try to sway you to the other side. Let me begin by dispelling the myth that the cholesterol in eggs will harm you. While it is true, eggs contain cholesterol; it is this cholesterol that helps to regulate […]
Research Backed Reasons to Eat More Honey
As a backyard beekeeper, a naturopathic doctor, and the author of a popular book about honey…” liquid gold” is always on my mind. Excessive consumption of refined sugars found in processed foods plays a significant role in the plague of modern day chronic disease including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Honey is a minimally processed […]
Stressed? Get To Know Eleuthero
I’d like you to take a moment to paint a picture in your mind of one of harshest environments on the planet. You’re in Siberia, up in the mountains near northeastern China, Mongolia, and the outer reaches of Russia. And there, growing happily despite the harsh conditions, is a small, woody shrub loaded with thorns […]
Meat Allergy: A New Danger From An Unlikely Source
Here in Connecticut, tick bites strike fear in everyone. I live just a few miles away from Old Lyme, where Lyme disease gets its name, and everyone here knows someone who has had it. Although Connecticut is a hot-spot, tick-borne illnesses are a severe threat nationwide. In addition to Lyme disease, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Bartonella, Tularemia, […]
A Few Mushrooms a Day May Keep Diabetes Away
Mushrooms as Medicine…for Diabetes. I think it’s fair to say that mushrooms have a “shady” reputation. Botanically speaking, mushrooms are fungi which means that they are not technically even a plant, let alone a fruit or a vegetable. That’s why you don’t see mushrooms come up very often in discussions of healthy plant-based diets. Today, […]
