We are deep into autumn now; the days are shorter, and the nights are longer. It’s getting cold, and we’re spending more time indoors. Protect yourself from illness this winter. Here is a quick reference guide.
Get enough rest. I’m talking 8-9 hours. Your immune system is most active at night, and if you’re not sleeping, [...]
I hereby declare food of the week to be mushrooms. I love mushrooms. There are so many varieties and so much to say about these little fungi. They are delicious added to soups, salads, stir-frys, or sauteed up in butter or olive oil.
Recently, mushrooms have been getting a lot of press for their anti-cancer and [...]
Autumn is just around the corner, beginning with the Fall equinox on September 22 this year. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season corresponds to the element of metal (acknowledgment) and represents the organs of the lungs, large intestine and the skin, meaning this is the ideal time to take special care of these organs. [...]
Plants are medicine! From herbs and spices and roots come powerful plant compounds and constituents that have the power to heal and balance when used correctly. In my practice, I use herbs to relieve stress, balance hormones, improve digestion, and fight parasites and bacterial overgrowth.
Oregano is one of my very favorite therapeutic herbs. It is [...]
Seriously, don’t panic; it’s the media’s job to propel you into a state of chaos and fear, but this “global pandemic” brings up a good topic: how to keep your immune system in tip top shape!
Aside from washing your hands furiously and avoiding sick people, the main thing you can do is get more sleep. [...]
Are you ready? I am about to share with you a secret from my bag of magic potions. Really, this one works wonders and works on everything, so it’s invaluable. During cold and flu season, I remain impervious to whatever everyone else has (even in sharing close quarters) thanks to this magic immune concoction. Here [...]
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There are two common problems that cause digestive symptoms: food allergies/sensitivities, most commonly to gluten and dairy (milk and cream). Consuming foods to which you are allergic is essentially like taking a blow torch to your lush green lawn, leaving it barren and charred. It completely destroys the villi (lining) [...]
I was a vegetarian for 13 years. I have many thoughts, both pro and con, on vegetarianism on which I shall elaborate at a later time. In this blog, I have touched on nutritional typing, which means that because we all have different physiological needs, there is no one diet that is right for everyone. [...]
We’ve been hearing a lot about vitamin D deficiency and its role in osteoporosis, depression, heart disease and stroke, cancer, diabetes, thyroid problems, immune function — even weight loss. So what’s the big deal?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning that it is best absorbed when eaten with fat (as in full-fat milk, eggs, or [...]
One of the most common concerns I run across with my clients is insomnia – the inability to sleep altogether, or trouble falling or staying asleep. Sleep is vital to good health! And well being! Everyone knows that frazzled and fatigued feeling you get when you haven’t had a good night’s rest. I’ll share some [...]