Cold and flu season begins in the fall and ends in early spring. Scientists suspect that we are more prone to contracting the cold and flu in the fall and winter months than in the summer and spring due to a seasonal decline in sun exposure, leading to a reduction vitamin D and potentially a vitamin D deficiency. We al…
Give your immune system a boost with this easy to make and enjoy smoothie. Ingredients: 3 medium Bananas 2 cups Spinach 2 cups Coconut Milk, unsweetened ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon ⅛ tsp Ground Cardamom 1 piece Fresh Ginger, peeled, ¼ to ½ inch in size Directions: 1. Blend together spinach and coconut milk until smooth. 2. A…
Your immune system works daily to keep you healthy. Use these facts and tips to better support your immune system naturally! Click image to open full sized .pdf
As with most skin conditions psoriasis is often your body’s way of telling you its overburdened or stressed… and thankfully there are things you can do to alleviate or even clear it up completely. One of my clients had severe plaque psoriasis all over her body… and a year later is free of it – and it hasn’t returned! W…
Impress your friends and family this holiday season with this easy to prepare ham recipe. Pair with your choice of side dishes and enjoy. Ingredients: 1 whole Cooked Ham, bone-in 7lbs 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed 3/4 cup Honey 1/2 cup Dijon Mustard 1/4 cup Apple Juice Directions: 1. Coat slow cooker with cooking s…
Eczema can be an irritating and seemingly endless issue. The best way to tackle it is by going to the cause, and healing the imbalance from within. Then the skin can begin to calm down and heal with a few soothing exterior treatments. I’m not a doctor but my son has suffered with it and I’ve had bouts of eczema myself;…
Enjoy the holiday season with this chocolatey vegan treat at home. Make as a treat for friends and family, and enjoy together! Ingredients: 1 cup Almond Milk, unsweetened 1 1/2 tbsp Semi-Sweet Chocolate, dairy-free 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder, unsweetened 1 tbsp Raw Sugar 1 dash of Peppermint Extract to taste, optional Directi…
From my perspective, treating acne is both an outside AND an inside job. In this article we’ll tackle how to topically treat the skin to limit acne, while finding ways to end acne at it’s root: inside the body. I myself suffered with cystic acne for around 5 years, and I tried every cream, facial, spot treatment and ma…
As the days become darker earlier and the temperature drops, it’s only natural to crave more downtime spent indoors. But while nesting can be cozy, the lack of sunlight and physical activity can impact everything from our energy levels, mood, and immune health, leaving us more susceptible to the colds and flus that are…
There are a lot of myths out there about what people with diabetes “can” and “can’t” have. For the purposes of this post, we will be talking about Type 2 Diabetes, since it is the most common form, and can typically be treated or managed with diet and lifestyle changes. Adopting a healthier lifestyle and managing blood…