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September Newsletter
Hello and happy September. The season is changing for sure, you can hear the crickets chirping and feel the crisp cool air that signals the fall. It is a good time of year to re-establish routine, especially if you have played hard all summer. School has started for...
Bromelain, The Proteolytic Enzyme
Bromelain, The Proteolytic Enzyme Most people are familiar with pineapple (Ananas comosus), but did you know it contains proteolytic enzymes? These enzymes can break down proteins, and bromelain is one of these. Bromelain is considered pineapple’s most active...
IASTM – Fascial Work to the Rescue!
IASTM - Fascial Work to the Rescue! Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) is becoming more popular, especially with athletes. Despite being new on the scene (the first research paper wasn’t published until 1997), this technique has roots going back...
Gotu Kola – The Miracle Elixir
The Miracle Elixir, Gotu Kola Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has thousands of years of history behind it. It has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for thousands of years and was considered one of the "miracle elixirs of life". Gotu kola grows in...
Sweet Potato and Spinach Frittata Recipe
Sweet Potato and Spinach Frittata Recipe Sweet potatoes add a lot of color and flavor to any dish. This sweet potato and spinach frittata recipe is a must-have for an easy-to-make fiber-packed breakfast, and it freezes well for those who like to prepare their meals...
Be Spinach Strong
Be Spinach Strong Popeye the Sailor Man is a character developed in 1929 by Elzie Crisler Segar. Popeye was famous for eating spinach and becoming super strong whenever he ate a can of it. But, the humble roots of spinach began long before Popeye pushed it into the...
Foot Pain – 6 Natural Ways to Deal!
6 Ways to Deal with Foot Pain, Naturally Suffering from foot pain? Statistically, you aren’t alone. In adults over the age of 45, it’s estimated that 20 - 25% can have foot/ankle pain. Dealing with pain of any kind can negatively impact day-to-day life, but foot pain...
Phosphatidylserine for Your Mind
Phosphatidylserine for Your Mind When the human brain gets older, it doesn't work as efficiently as it used to. This is due to neuron loss, connections between the neurons deteriorating, lower synthesis of neurotransmitters (how neurons communicate), less sensitivity...
Neuro Therapy for Your Brain
Neuro Therapy for Your Brain The ability of the human brain to adapt and change from babyhood to adulthood is amazing but sometimes it needs a little help. Infants are born with all the neurons they need for their lifetime, and by age five, 90% of their brain is...
Almond Protein Shake Recipe with Cherries!
Cherry Almond Protein Shake Recipe This wonderful cherry almond protein shake recipe can be made with sweet or tart cherries, though I prefer the tart ones! With a bit of banana, almond butter, and a handful of spinach this vegan recipe is a must have for a quick...
Grow Your Brain With Lion’s Mane
Grow Your Brain With Lion's Mane Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), also known as Hedgehog Mushroom, has a long history of medicinal value in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Native to East Asian countries, it has a white-colored fruiting body with a...
Cherries – A Taste of Summer
Cherries - A Taste of Summer When the first day of summer arrives, it means cherry season is just around the corner! Although there are hundreds of different varieties of cherries, in the United States they are separated into two types: sweet (Prunus avium L.) and...
Brain Drain – Can it be Prevented?
Prevent Brain Drain in Your Elder Years Is brain drain inevitable or are there things that can be done? Across the world, especially since COVID, the topic of mental health has gained in popularity as people try to recover from and prevent future mental health...
Salute to Sole
Salute to Sole Sole (pronounced sol-ay) is water saturated with dissolved himalayan rock salt. Himalayan salt is mined from the Khewra Salt Mine, located near the Himalayas in Pakistan. The salt is mined using traditional hand methods. Its soft pink color is due to...
Mentalization-Based Therapy
Mentalization-Based Therapy The concept of mentalization-based therapy (MBT) emerged in France some time during the 1960s. However, it was not until recently that clinical applications emerged. MBT focuses on helping people understand their own thoughts and feelings...
Tostones with Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipe
Tostones with Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipe Plantains can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of my favorite ways to incorporate plantains into my diet is by making Tostones. These slices of plantain have been fried, smashed, and refried until crisp so that when you...
Raspberry Leaf: Not Just for Women
Raspberry Leaf: Not Just for Women Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus folium) has been used for centuries as an herbal tonic for women. This shrub commonly grows in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is a uterine tonic and is helpful with abnormal and/or painful...
Plantains – When a Banana is Not a Banana
Plantains - When a Banana is Not a Banana Though similar to a banana, plantains are not as sweet and should be cooked before consumption. Grown in tropical regions, plantains (Musa paradisiaca) are ranked as the 10th most important staple food in the world. What is in...
July 2023 Newsletter
Hello and Happy July! I have returned from my 42-day sabbatical! I had such a wonderful time with my family, and that was my goal. To have some time to unplug and be with my family 100%. We were able to build memories that will last a lifetime. The importance of...
Electrolytes – Are They In You?
Electrolytes - Are They In You? Most of us grew up knowing that roughly 60-70% of our body is made of water. You've been told to drink water when it's hot or when you exercise. Suddenly, you learn that water alone isn't enough. Fancy commercials with name-brand...
What are Vitamin Drips? Intravenous Therapy For Nutrition and Hydration
Vitamin Drips - Intravenous Therapy For Nutrition and Hydration Most of us have heard before that you are what you eat. In some cases, people aren't able to eat foods in adequate amounts or even at all due to injury or disease. For instance, damage caused to the...
Artichoke Pizza on Fathead Dough – Recipe
Artichoke Pizza on Fathead Dough If you haven’t tried it before, artichoke pizza is a culinary must! This recipe is easy to follow and can be made on your favorite pizza dough. If you don’t have a favorite yet, feel free to try this 20-minute fathead dough recipe. It...
Feverfew for the Pain in Your Head
Feverfew for the Pain in Your Head Traditionally feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has been used for supporting digestive health, dealing with head pain, asthma, muscle cramping, psoriasis, and treating the common cold. Nowadays, it is often most well-known for its...
Getting to the Heart of Artichokes
Getting to the Heart of Artichokes Cynara scolymus, more commonly known as artichoke, is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. Artichokes, being popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans, has been used for centuries as food and medicine. In modern times, it is...
Headaches
Headaches Have you ever had pain in your head? Headaches are a common health complaint that can vary in many ways. They can last for minutes to day and be mild and annoying to extremely painful and disabling. The more severe the headache, the more likely additional...
Connective Support
Connective Support Looking for a supplement to support your muscles while working out, to support healthy aging, and help prevent joint pain? Collagen may just be the answer for connective support! Collagen is the most abundant protein in humans. There are...
Ozone – Good for Your Mouth?
Ozone - Good for Your Mouth? Used in dentistry since the 1930s, ozone is a naturally occurring molecule. Created by three molecules of oxygen, its stability depends on temperature and air pressure. Ozone is a colorless gas, and it has a strong ‘electric' smell at room...
Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
Green Goddess Dressing Reportedly created in the 1920s by chef Phillip Roemer and the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, green goddess dressing features fresh herbs and amazing variations. This version uses simple pantry ingredients you likely already have on hand. With...
What is Hibiscus?
Hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa is an annual bushy plant that is generally grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Fresh or dried calyces are what is commonly used for medicinal purposes though the stems, leaves, and seeds can also be used for many other purposes....
May Newsletter 2023
Happy May! I do hope this month has treated you well. We have had quite a month here locally, ranging from a ton of rain to massive storms, the “creeks” are all full and this is great for moisture! Our first aid class happened May 6th and May 7th and was a huge hit!...
The Complexities of Kefir
The Complexities of Kefir You may be wondering: what is kefir? It may be one of the less well-known fermented dairy products; however, its health-promoting benefits are undeniable. Originating from the Caucasian Mountains, kefir has been made by local communities...
Dental Practices to Reduce Your Chances of Gingivitis
Dental Practices to Reduce Your Chances of Gingivitis The mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, but did you know dental health has an impact on overall health? Poor dental health is associated with cardiovascular disease. In addition, poor oral health is...
April Newsletter
April Newsletter This last weekend I became certified in wilderness first aid, it was a blast and gave me some great inspiration for the upcoming homeopathy and first aid course I am teaching. I fell in love with homeopathy due to first aid situations and that love...
March Newsletter
Hey there! Long time no chat! Somehow February blended into March so here we are! The last newsletter about my surgery stimulated a lot of you to ask a lot of questions! 10 years ago I taught a 2 day Homeopathy and First Aid class, people loved it! For two days we...
January Newsletter 2023
Hello and Happy New Year! I hope you have had a wonderful holiday, a happy New Year and as I write this if you celebrate the Chinese New Year, Happy New Year to you too! My holidays were nice and relaxed, well mostly. On December 27th I had surgery…It has been a...
November Newsletter – 2022
I hope you have had a great Thanksgiving holiday! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, I love love love to cook for my family and friends. I love even more to sit around a table with those I love. The last gift I got from my grandparents was a custom table...
Flotation Therapy – Float Yourself to Better Health
Float Yourself to Better Health In the 1950s, John Lilley began the exploration of sensory deprivation for human benefit. The early water tanks were upright and considered claustrophobic. Only NASA trainees were braving this new technology. Helmets were initially used...
Chocolate Glazed Peppermint Brownies Recipe – Vegan, Gluten Free, Keto
Chocolate Glazed Peppermint Brownies Recipe These treats are perfect for the winter months and best of all, you can use up some of those pesky peppermint candy canes left over from the holidays! Topped with chocolate drizzle and crushed candy canes for the perfect...
Herbs for Prosperity and Luck in the New Year
Herbs for Prosperity and Luck in the New Year Feng Shui isn't complete without taking the time to think a bit more about plants. The items in a home all contain energetic components and using herbs for good luck is a great practice. Not only to give your home a...
Peppermint: More than a Seasonal Candy
Peppermint: More than a Seasonal Candy Peppermint is one of the most popular herbs used today, and it becomes most apparent each year when the holidays roll around. As cooler weather descends, people all over the globe are bombarded with it; peppermint mocha, bark,...
Feng Shui: 6 Ways to Organize in the New Year
Feng Shui: 6 Ways to Organize in the New Year Another year has passed, and as usual, New Year's resolutions are a popular practice. Whether it be eating better, exercising, making more time to take care of one's health, etc., it's important to take some time to focus...
Vegetarian Curry Recipe with Paneer and Cauliflower
Vegetarian Curry Recipe with Paneer and Cauliflower This vegetarian curry recipe will surprise even a diehard meat lover! A rich and creamy sauce tops tender fried paneer and goes great with rice, along with fresh sliced veggies and a Greek yogurt and mint dip....
Oregano – Much More than Topping for Your Pizza Pie
Oregano–Much More than Topping for Your Pizza Pie A member of the mint family, oregano is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. Origanum vulgare is easy to grow–makes a lovely ground cover–and is a versatile botanical for both culinary and medicinal...
Dill Weed: More than Just a Spice
Dill Weed: More than Just a Spice Most people are familiar with dill weed as a dried or fresh spice used in cooking that adds a mild peppery flavor to pickled foods, sauces, stews, grilled meat or fish, potatoes, rice, and pasta dishes. What you may not know is that...
Bearberry – a Native American Remedy
Bearberry: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi a Native American Remedy Bears in the wild love uva ursi, aptly named bearberry by the Native Americans who first used this herb as a remedy for urinary tract infection (UTI), well before the advent of modern antibiotics. With modern...
Binaural Beats
Binaural Beats Did you know that your brain creates a singular beat when it hears two tones of two different frequencies? It's a scientific phenomenon in brain science known as a binaural beat: an illusion created by the brain when you listen to two tones with...
Spirulina Banana Whip Recipe
Spirulina Banana Whip Recipe For any busy person or family on a weekday morning, this is a super easy breakfast-on-the go. This Spirulina Banana Whip also makes for a great mid-afternoon treat. Ingredients 1 ripe banana 4 frozen bananas 3/4 cup plant-based milk 1 Tbsp...
Superfood Spirulina for Superior Health
Superfood Spirulina for Superior Health A type of microscopic blue-green algae, spirulina is a superfood rich in many nutrients that's been in use since the 1970's. Spirulina provides a variety of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and antioxidants that can help protect...
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