My beautiful little daughter has become captivated by the bright star of the harvest season. She spends her days gleefully yelling “PUMPKIN!!!” at the top of her lungs whenever we pass by a member of the gourd family. And each time I hear her joyful declaration, I am over the moon with delight, because I […]
6 ways to relieve allergies naturally
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? These occur when the immune system misinterprets a typically nontoxic substance such as pollen, grass, or mold as a harmful invader. The immune system then responds to this perceived threat by releasing histamines. Histamines produce a whole host of reactions including sneezing, nasal and respiratory congestion, itchy eyes, and increased mucous […]
goodbye to the 6 minute patient visit
A little more than a decade ago, I found myself in the middle of a health crisis. I began suffering from debilitating headaches multiple times a week, I developed severe episodes of abdominal pain with diarrhea, and I began experiencing panic attacks. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I had just started my […]
turmeric to the rescue
Did you know that turmeric is a super-spice known for its numerous anti-cancer properties and its impressive ability to positively influence over 586 diseases ? Over 1,543 scientific journal entries are now centered around turmeric’s beneficial properties and the data only continues to grow. Turmeric, also known as Curcuma longa, is the deep yellow spice that gives mustard […]
frankenfood
Have you ever thought about how genetically modified foods and foods grown with herbicides can affect your health? A study published this month in the journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology studied just that, and the results weren’t pretty. 200 rats were randomized to diets of food containing non-genetically modified corn versus Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” genetically modified […]
spice up your fall
Has this wonderful fall weather made you start thinking about the flavors of the season? This week we are taking an in-depth look at cinnamon and its nourishing properties. Cinnamon Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known. It was used in ancient Egypt as a medicinal herb, beverage flavoring, and also as an embalming […]
