Last January, I was interviewed for an article for Competitor Magazine “8 Ways to Improve Your Daily Diet and Eat Cleaner”. One of my most important recommendations was to increase anti-inflammatory foods. This concept is important for everyone. Why? Chronic Inflammation…
Boost Your Immune System with This Homemade Tea
During the winter months and into spring, it’s common to see various types of flu and cold viruses circulating the environment, which can affect many people, including pets. Contracting one of these ailments can have profound negative effects on productivity…
8 Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Holidays
Approaching the holiday season can make many of us a little anxious. Typically, weight gain and stress are associated with these extra-busy months, which are filled with holiday parties, larger-scale meal preparation, gift shopping, traveling, volunteering and a host of…
How to Use the Ayurvedic Principles of Cooling Foods
During the warmer months, try incorporating cooling foods into your diet to improve metabolism and digestion. Ayurvedic Principles of Cooling Foods The Ayurvedic Principles of food assess whether a food has a cooling or heating effect on the body, which impacts digestion…
Eat More Berries to Neutralize Free-Radicals
Northern California enjoys an early berry season, with strawberries appearing for sale at farmers’ markets in mid-February. However, April and May showcase the true abundance of in-season berries, including cherries, blackberries, and blueberries. Berries have extraordinary health benefits and are…
Nip Seasonal Allergies in the Bud Naturally with Quercetin
Sneezing, runny nose, headaches, coughing and red, watery itchy eyes. These uncomfortable allergy symptoms can wreak havoc on productivity, limit outdoor exercise and disrupt sleep. Before allergy season is in full bloom is the time to build up your immune…
3 Botanicals to Boost Heart Health
February is American Heart Month. It’s a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and education regarding heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Factors such as diabetes, poor diet, physical…
Crucial Tips for Cooking at High Altitude
Are you planning a hiking adventure in the mountains or training for an athletic event high above sea level? As elevation increases, air gets thinner and drier as the atmospheric pressure decreases. These changes can dramatically affect the way food…
