Managing stress is a key component of maintaining a healthy, balanced immune system. This can be an elusive thing to do because our bodies are wired to adapt to a variety of situations for short periods of time. However, we…
Hot water with lemon first thing in the morning before breakfast is a refreshing way to clear your digestive tract of any toxins that remain after the resting and digesting during the night. The lemon and citric acid are mildly…
It is easy to become overwhelmed by the scope and variation of advice offered through the news and Internet outlets. Because of my profession, I typically have anywhere from 20 to 30 emails about Covid-19 in my inbox at any…
Coronaviruses are viruses that jump from animals to humans. SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Virus, 2002-2004) and MERS-CoV-2 (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, 2012) are two recent coronaviruses that had extensive news coverage. SARS-CoV-2 resulted in 774 deaths worldwide. The average annual…
Download and Print Ingredients: 2 cups onion, chopped 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 lb fresh, organic mushrooms, sliced: Shitake, Maitake, Chaga, and/or Reishi ¼ cup fresh organic parsley, chopped 4 tbsp organic olive oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 2…
As Spring turns into Summer and seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables start to appear in grocery stores and farmers’ markets, this is a wonderful time of year to think about doing a detox. In order to accomplish this, many people…
Most of us clean our homes to some extent every week. But how often do we remove everything from a shelf, cabinet, or closet, and clean every surface thoroughly? Spring cleaning is a great way to invigorate your home with…
I’ve written about the importance of drinking clean water and now I am going to talk about the importance of eating organic food. I can’t tell you how important it is to your health to consume the cleanest possible food…
Changing sunbathing trends When I was in high school and college (watch out, I am dating myself here!) we used to rub various oils onto our skin to encourage a suntan during the summer. That turned out to be really…
Most people equate allergies with sinus symptoms, like sneezing and a runny nose, and with skin symptoms, like hives or eczema. Most allergies can usually be attributed to foods, air born pollens, animal dander, mold, dust mites, and chemical sensitivities.…
