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Finding Motivation Through Colder Months
Motivating yourself for change can be difficult at any time of the year. Between the easy pull of screen time and the cooler weather, finding the energy to do anything can be hard. In the United States, a typical adult spends over seven hours a day on a screen. Nearly half of all American teenagers…
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‘Power Up’ With Powdered Protein
If you’ve been into health and exercise recently, you’re probably familiar with protein powders. Originally started in the 1950s, the early protein powders were dairy- or soy-based products. Nowadays, the U.S. protein powder market is valued at over 4.7 billion dollars. Powders are typically made from eggs, milk (casein or whey protein), or plants such…
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Ear Seeds for Health
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM for short) uses many tools to support health. Using ear seeds is one of these tools. Ear seeds are small stickers about the size of a fingernail that contain a seed, generally from the Vaccaria plant. The stickers are then placed on specific points on the ear. The external ear represents…
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Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Move over tomatoes! Pineapple salsa-the best combination of sweet and spicy is here to steal the limelight. Add some spice to your tacos, salads, burritos, and more with this fresh salsa recipe. Fresh ingredients allow for more flavor. Once you taste this salsa, you won’t disagree. Prep: 15 Min. Cook: 0 Min. Total: 15 Min.…
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Aromatic Patchouli
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a plant native to Asia. Mainly used for its essential oil, dried, young leaves are steam distilled to create this rich oil. Patchouli has a sweet musky yet earthy aroma that improves with age. During Victorian times, well-to-do-ladies were passionate about cashmere shawls from India. The scent of patchouli permeated the…
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Tomatoes, The Rainbow Fruit
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a prominent member of the nightshade family. These vibrantly colored fruits are best when eaten ripe, but a small amount of green tomatoes can also be well-tolerated. The fruit can be red, yellow, orange, pink, burgundy, and black. With this rainbow of colors, the flavor of the tomato changes slightly with…
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Yoga for Mind and Body
Yoga developed during the tantric civilization in India and all parts of the world more than 10,000 years ago. Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’ and was practiced by more than 14% of American adults in 2017. It has not slowed in popularity or growth in decades,…
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Chelated Minerals and Mineral Absorption
Did you know you don’t absorb 100% of the vitamins and minerals you eat? Bioavailability is a term that science uses to explain this phenomenon. Whether your nutrients come from food or supplements, the type of nutrients and what they are taken with is important. For example, taking vitamin D while drinking your milk or…
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Getting to the ‘Root’ of Grounding Mats
Grounding, sometimes called ‘earthing,’ involves connecting your body to the Earth. Grounding embraces the Earth and all the living things on it as part of a global electrical system. The idea of improving human health by touching the earth was suggested over 130 years ago. Nowadays, humans make plastic shoes, drive cars with rubber tires,…
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Cool Cucumber Soup Recipe
This autoimmune paleo-friendly recipe involves no cooking, and of course, no dairy! The key to this soup’s creaminess is all from the avocado. Packed with lemon, mint, and dill, it’s far more flavorful than a typical cucumber soup. And, if you’re skeptical and thinking cold soup can’t possibly be for you, give it a try…
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