You can support your gut health with nutrient-potent fermented foods. Ranging from tangy to bitterly-sweet in flavor, these foods originated decades ago in the cultures of Japan, China, India, and Germany. Fermenting imbues foods with the health-enhancing properties of live bacteria, providing an ample source of probiotics, which are essential to a…
Reduce Stress with Mindfulness
Can mindfulness really enhance your health and wellbeing? Nearly 4.3 million U.S. adults think so. That’s how many engage in ‘mindful practices.’ MINDFULNESS IS MORE THAN PAYING ATTENTION Popular media refers to mindfulness as any generic process of paying attention in life (mindfully doing the laundry.) True mindfulness is more precisely defined…
Don’t Get Stuck In The Nutrient Deficiencies And Chronic Infections Cycle
Malnutrition and infection go together like peanut butter and jelly. Ever notice that you come down with a bacterial or viral infection when you temporarily say “goodbye” to your healthy eating habits? For many, this involves indulging in refined carbohydrates, fast food, and sweets (hmmm . . . maybe this makes you think of your…
Restoring Rhythm with Panax Ginseng
Looking to restore rhythm? Here’s why you might consider Panax Ginseng . . . HOW DOES GINSENG SUPPORT HEALTH? Ginseng is a herbal medicine used widely throughout the world to moderate the effects of stress and support or enhance circulation, immunity, cognitive performance, and antioxidant activity. TRADITIONAL USES In fact, Ginseng is traditionally…
Probiotics: Manage Food Allergies and Enhance Immunity
Listen to your gut. And make sure to protect it. A balanced gastrointestinal system plays a critical role in defending your body against illness. An imbalance in gastrointestinal (GI) flora can create health issues and is typically the result of poor diet, stress, use of antibiotics, illness and food allergies. Balance your GI flora…
How to Make Bone Broth & Why it Heals (& GIVEAWAY)
If you’re not already consuming bone broth, now is the perfect time to start! Although not new (it was a staple in preindustrial societies and likely the “secret” ingredient in grandma’s chicken soup), bone broth is an inexpensive, nutrient-dense food with myriad health benefits. Whether you’re looking to achieve improved skin tone, strong nails and…
The Best Ever Pumpkin Curry Sage Soup (dairy-, gluten-, & grain-free)
Our pumpkinliciousness doesn’t end with roasting the perfect pumpkin and making Curry Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. Now it’s time to work that pumpkin and curry to make soup! Who doesn’t enjoy a bowl of velvety creaminess on a crisp fall day (bonus points if you’re a soup lover who simulates the cold with air-conditioning on a…
Eating Well for Super Immunity
A healthy immune system is vital for helping your body deal with infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungus, and environmental toxins. As the winter months approach, it becomes even more important to support your immune system by consistently eating a balanced diet, exercising, and making healthy lifestyle choices. But the real fuel for a strong…
Natural Ways to Prevent and Treat Colds & Flu
When it comes to cold and flu season, prevention really is the first line of defense. To keep your body’s defense system–the immune system–in peak condition, follow our immunity-boosting tips to help your body fight off the bugs looking for a host. And, for times when you are feeling ill, the second set of tips…
Alleviate Congestion with Magic Socks
You’d probably never guess that a pair of wet socks could pull congestion from your head and stimulate your immune system. Sounds like hocus-pocus promoted by a traveling charlatan, right? Historically, this hydrotherapy was called “Wet Sock Therapy.” At some point, a marketing savvy naturopath explained to young patients that the overnight drying of the…
