Hydration is essential to health. Thus, it’s critical to know of alternative ways to stay hydrated that go beyond just water. When our bodies do not get enough caffeine and sugar-free fluid, we can experience any of the following symptoms:…
3 Adaptogenic Drinks to Boost Energy and Build Resilience
Adaptogens, or adaptogenic substances, decrease our sensitivity to stress. Our adrenal system often gets overtaxed by common life events: getting married, increased job responsibilities, buying a house, social pressure and for some athletes, overtraining for an event. Adaptogens are not…
The Healing Power of the Medicinal Plant Comfrey
If you’ve ever had a sprained ankle, a black-and-blue bruise, or a sore back, you know how much discomfort these injuries can cause. Even though they’re not life-threatening, they can make you miserable with throbbing pain. This is where Comfrey…
What is Holistic Chiropractic Care? An Alternative to Traditional Medicine
Most of us live in an urban environment, where we sit at our desks and drive in our cars. Most of us have a fairly sedentary lifestyle, and that may have consequences to our overall physique, our posture, and consequently…
Healing Disease Through Holistic Nutrition: Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s Disease: A chronic, or long-lasting, disease that causes inflammation—irritation or swelling—in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Most commonly, Crohn’s affects the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. However, the disease can affect any part of…
‘Tis the Season for Homemade Broth
During this time of year, many of us can feel run down, weary and spread too thin due to increased holiday stress, and year-end financial pressure. Healthy, comforting foods can sometimes be hard to find amongst sugary treats and drinks,…
Our Massive Problem with Sugar Addiction: What Can We Do?
The average American consumes about 150 pounds of refined sugar a year. That’s almost half a pound of refined sugar each day. Refined sugar is in everything, not just in sugary drinks, but even in our cut meats, in our…
9 Simple Steps to Improve Digestion
Be good to your digestive system and it will be good to you. Our overall health relies on the health of our gut. Here are a nutrition consultant’s suggestion on how to improve digestion. 9 Simple Steps to Improve Digestion…
Homemade Cold and Flu Tonic Recipe
Ah, the winter. A magical time of snow, festivities and a time of never-ending runny noses. It’s tough to avoid getting hit by some type of cold or illness this time of year, so why not be armed with a…
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…
What is the Best Way to Love Your Liver?
One of the most simple, yet effective ways to boost overall health is by giving…
