Cooler Temps = Soup Time! Spicy Lentil, Sausage, and Kale Soup
This is a “souper” easy, filling, healthy, and delicious soup recipe that my sister in Seattle had sent to me. As usual, I have tweaked the original recipe a bit but just love it! It is so great to have a pot of homemade soup to have on hand, already prepared to just warm up a bowl and have […]
Feeling like you’ve got the cold or flu? Be rid of it with this flu bomb recipe!
Getting a cold or the flu is the worst!! It stops you right in your tracks. Then you usually drag yourself to the doctor, only to wait in a germ infested waiting room and be sneezed on by other contagious patients. You are given a prescription that can have side effects which only add to […]
Give Thanks
Here’s a challenge: every morning (for the next 2 months) before your feet hit the floor, say one thing for which you are thankful. I bet we will be changed in that two month period. An attitude of gratitude does three things: 1. shifts the mindset – negative thoughts no longer rule. 2. creates solutions […]
Mexican Style Omelet
There is nothing better than starting your day off healthy. Add some flavor to your morning routine by making a Mexican omelet for breakfast! Using wholesome ingredients like avocados, eggs, and olive oil, this recipe is a great paleo and gluten-free breakfast option that will keep you full! Makes 1 omelet Ingredients 10 – Organic […]
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Apples & Pistachios
One of my all time favorite foods is brussel sprouts. Love them roasted, boiled, baked, or raw and shredded in a salad. This particular recipe will win any non-brussel sprout person over!! Super easy and delicious! Ingredients 6 – cups Brussel sprouts; outer leaves removed and cut in half lengthwise 2 – Organic apples diced […]
National Diabetes Month
Diabetes on the Rise In 1985, 30 million people were diagnosed worldwide. Just 10 years later, the numbers skyrocketed to 135 million. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that by 2025 there would be 300 million cases but according to the International Diabetes Foundation, as of December 2015, the diagnosed cases are over 415 million […]
Stop the flu before it gets you!
Immune Support It’s Time For A Little Immune Support! Other Immune Support Echinacea is the obvious choice for long-term support, however, it does not have as profound of an effect for acute illness as it does for enhancing long-term immune health. The Andrographis Complex contains some Echinacea so you don’t have to supplement with any […]
Is pink salt good for you?
Why Himalayan Salt Is Good for You Himalayan pink salt is an extremely pure, hand-mined salt that comes from ancient sea salt deposits in the Punjab region of Pakistan. It’s believed to be the purest form of salt available. As a pink salt, Himalayan salt is rich in iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium and copper. All […]
Counting sheep? We have the answers…
Supporting the Stress Response If we only deal with the symptom of insomnia without addressing the root cause, we would be doing a huge disservice to our patients. In almost every case where insomnia is involved, there has been a history of prolonged stress. Our first thought is most likely to recommend the Adrenal Tonic […]
Valentine’s Day = Chocolate! And it’s not all bad for you!
1. Dark chocolate is nutritious: -11 grams of fiber -67% of the RDA for Iron -58% of the RDA for Magnesium -89% of the RDA for Copper -98% of the RDA for Manganese It also has plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium! 2. It is a powerful source of antioxidants Dark chocolate is loaded with organic […]