It is an universal experience these days to feel stressed out, spread too thin and worn down. You may be experiencing low mood, fatigue, increased anxiety, inability to stay focused, poor motivation, and so much more. It may have to do with the effects of prolonged social distancing, worries about our physical or mental health [...]
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing practice that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well being. Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils to improve the health of the body, mind and spirit. Humans have used aromatherapy for thousands of years. Ancient cultures in China, India, Egypt, and elsewhere incorporated aromatic plant components in resins, balms, [...]
Summer is rolling in quickly and the weather forecast is calling for hot and sunny weather. The debate around chemical sunscreen is a conversation that comes up often at the clinic and we are here to put it to rest. Sunscreen Studies and Findings When the FDA started considering the safety of the ingredients [...]
In the theme of pantry meals and canned beans, I created this amazingly simple (and if I may say so, DELICIOUS!) chick-pea burger recipe that my family absolutely loved (and with two littles in the house, I've got some serious critics)! Topped with a dollop of medicine pesto, these burgs have quickly become regular fare [...]
Bone broth has a rich history of being used in traditional Chinese culture to support the body in many ways. The compounds found in the bones and connective tissues -- collagen and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus -- have many benefits for our body. Cooking collagen turns it into gelatin, which provides the [...]
As Autumn marches towards Winter, cinnamon is cropping up everywhere. And rightly so, since it is an incredibly warming spice and a great choice as the weather turns colder! But beyond it's warming effects, cinnamon has a ton of health benefits. First of all, cinnamon helps control blood sugar. This makes it the perfect condiment [...]
With the sun sticking around a bit, it's pretty enticing to get out there and soak up those rays! But with all the scares of skin cancer, how can you do it in a healthier way? Is it possible to protect your skin from damage through the foods that you eat??? Can you EAT YOUR [...]
