Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Winter Cold and Flu Support From Kentucky I’m a proponent of empowering patients, individuals, and families to be proactive for their own health at home. The colds and upper respiratory infections that become more common during the winter are an ideal opportunity for practice with alternative and complementary options. A staple […]
Publisher Razi Berry I spend a lot of time at my computer for work, and it’s much more enjoyable when I make myself a delicious healthy smoothie or cup of tea. It also reminds me to take time away from sitting in front of the screen to stretch my legs and search my pantry or
Publisher Razi Berry Persimmons are in season now! My favorite, Hachiya persimmons are more conical in shape than the Fuyu. So delicious and nutritious they are best eaten when very, very ripe and have the consistency of a water balloon. Fuyus are eaten firm, like an apple. Hachiya persimmons are sometimes called, “Candy of the
Publisher Razi Berry If you, like me, had leftover baked pumpkin from making pumpkin pie, this is a super easy and healthy smoothie for breakfast for the kids or after a workout. If you don’t have leftover baked pumpkin, leftover canned pumpkin will work also. Pumpkins are very high in vitamins A and C, and
Publisher Razi Berry With everything we know about sugar and cancer, Alzheimers and accelerated skin aging, I just can’t get myself to start the day with an unhealthy coffee chain frap drink. I’m always looking for alternatives, and I am happy to report that I have perfected the “NotBucks” Healthy Salted Caramel-ccino! The blend of
Publisher Razi Berry This delicious pie comes together in a flash if you are in charge of bringing a dessert to Thanksgiving dinner and procrastinated, or if you want to be sure to have a gluten-free or healthy option on the holiday table. The crust is flourless made with pecans and sweetened only with dates
Dr. Ariel Jones, ND What is Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X? Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that increase one’s chances of developing serious illnesses in the future. Metabolic syndrome doubles the chance of developing cardiovascular disease1 while increasing the risk of diabetes, fatty liver, and several types of cancers2. It is diagnosed
Dr. Meera Dossa, ND Fall. Quite easily my favourite season because I am a pumpkin lover! From pumpkin spice smoothies to curried pumpkin soups, I try to incorporate this nutrient dense member of the squash family into every recipe I can. And why not, with its host of health benefits? If you weren’t in the
Soothe your allergies with a popsicle! Reece Carter Sniffles and sneezes are the sound of spring. Pollen triggers cells called mast cells to release histamine and the result is annoying allergies. But if you’re tired of relying on pharmaceutical quick-fixes, I have just the thing for you. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C and bioflavonoids, which
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Still have pumpkin up to your ears? Don’t throw them out. Eat them! Here is another idea for consuming your Halloween pumpkin. If you are feeling pumpkined out…substitute the pumpkin for a butternut squash. Ingredients: 6 cups pumpkin (or about a 4lb pumpkin) – baked 4 cups water OR Vegetable stalk
