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Neuro Therapy for Your Brain
The ability of the human brain to adapt and change from babyhood to adulthood is amazing but sometimes it needs a little help. Infants are born with all the neurons they need for their lifetime, and by age five, 90% of their brain is developed. After age five, the neurons continue making connections for increased…
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Cherry Almond Protein Shake Recipe
This wonderful shake can be made with sweet or tart cherries, though I prefer the tart ones! With a bit of banana, almond butter, and a handful of spinach this vegan recipe is a must have for a quick breakfast or snack on the go! Prep: 5 Min. Cook: 5 Min. Total: 10 Min. Servings:…
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Grow Your Brain With Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), also known as Hedgehog Mushroom, has a long history of medicinal value in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Native to East Asian countries, it has a white-colored fruiting body with a distinctive shaggy outer appearance. Lion’s Mane has many health-supporting qualities including anti-cancer and immune-modulating action, and is a strong antioxidant. Additionally,…
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Cherries – A Taste of Summer
When the first day of summer arrives, it means cherry season is just around the corner! Although there are hundreds of different varieties of cherries, in the United States they are separated into two types: sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) and tart cherries (Prunus cerasus L.). These little bursts of flavor are loaded with health benefits. For example,…
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Prevent Brain Drain in Your Elder Years
Is memory decline inevitable or are there things that can be done? Across the world, especially since COVID, the topic of mental health has gained in popularity as people try to recover from and prevent future mental health conditions. These worries can be especially concerning with age. We now know one in ten adults over…
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Salute to Sole
Sole (pronounced sol-ay) is water saturated with dissolved Himalayan rock salt. Himalayan salt is mined from the Khewra Salt Mine, located near the Himalayas in Pakistan. The salt is mined using traditional hand methods. Its soft pink color is due to the trace minerals such as iron inside the salt. The majority of himalayan pink…
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Mentalization-Based Therapy
The concept of mentalization-based therapy (MBT) emerged in France some time during the 1960s. However, it was not until recently that clinical applications emerged. MBT focuses on helping people understand their own thoughts and feelings as well as predict the behavior of others. Clinical treatment has seen MBT used by foster families to create strong…
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Tostones with Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipe
Plantains can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of my favorite ways to incorporate plantains into my diet is by making Tostones. These slices of plantain have been fried, smashed, and refried until crisp so that when you snack on one, you feel as if you might just be eating a little bit…
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Raspberry Leaf: Not Just for Women
Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus folium) has been used for centuries as an herbal tonic for women. This shrub commonly grows in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is a uterine tonic and is helpful with abnormal and/or painful periods. Raspberry leaf has historically been used for women’s health concerns, but its health applications are much…
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Plantain – When a Banana is Not a Banana
Though similar to a banana, plantains are not as sweet and should be cooked before consumption. Grown in tropical regions, plantains (Musa paradisiaca) are ranked as the 10th most important staple food in the world. Plantains are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. They also have vitamins A, C, and B6, and contain…
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