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Natural Ways to Prevent and Treat Colds & Flu
When it comes to cold and flu season, prevention really is the first line of defense. To keep your body’s defense system—the immune system—in peak condition, follow our immunity-boosting tips to help your body fight off the bugs looking for a host. And, for times when you are feeling ill, the second set of tips can help ease your symptoms and support a quick recovery. Continue Reading Natural Ways to Prevent and Treat Colds & Flu
The Power of Vitamin D
The Power of Vitamin D Vitamin D: not only is it powerful, it’s vital for good health. Although it’s called a vitamin, D is actually a steroid hormone that acts as a catalyst for processes that protect our cells. Continue Reading The Power of Vitamin D
Elderberry – Sambucus Canadensis
For millennia, physicians and herbalists have found medicinal uses for all parts of the elder tree, including its wood, leaves, flowers, and berries. The branches of this native European plant were believed to cast off evil spirits. Leaves were used in ointments to heal wounds. Flowers and berries were used to make wine; infusions were a common treatment for colds and rheumatic conditions. Today, herbalists and holistic physicians commonly recommend elderberry for its immunity-boosting properties. Continue Reading Elderberry – Sambucus Canadensis
Eating for Immunity
A healthy immune system is vital for helping your body deal with infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungus, and environmental toxins. As the winter months approach, it becomes even more important to support your immune system by consistently eating a balanced diet, exercising, and making healthy lifestyle choices. But the real fuel for a strong immune system is using food as medicine. Continue Reading Eating for Immunity
Purchasing Quality Supplements
Earlier this year we learned that Amazon admitted to selling fake supplements on their platform. You can be comforted that the products you receive from our office are of the highest quality, often shipped directly from the manufacturer (appropriately with ice packs if needed) and always stored at specified temperatures. Continue Reading Purchasing Quality Supplements
Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Want to satisfy your sweet tooth without adding inches to your waistline? This rich, creamy avocado mousse is about as close as you’ll get to a truly healthy chocolate treat. Serves 1. Continue Reading Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Menstrual Difficulties and Chaste Tree Extract
Support for Menstrual Difficulties with Chaste Tree Extract Back in the Middle Ages, Chaste Tree Extract (Vitex agnus castus, aka Vitex or Chasteberry) was used by monks to decrease sexual desire (hence its name!). Today we know that this powerful herb – a medicinally potent brown berry about the size of a peppercorn – doesn’t impact sexual desire. But it does help manage reproductive disorders. Vitex is used for menstrual difficulties including PMS and PCOS, breast pain management, and infertility. It may also benefit women going through menopause. Continue Reading Menstrual Difficulties and Chaste Tree Extract
Immune Support for the Cold/Flu Season
As the weather starts turning a bit cooler, it marks the beginning of the cold and flu season. Keeping your immune system functioning optimally is necessary! We lead busy and stressful lives and this takes a toll on our bodies. Here are some immune supportive tips to keep your body functioning at its best. Continue Reading Immune Support for the Cold/Flu Season
Zinc: Essential for Every Body
Zinc is second to iron as the most common mineral in the human body and it’s found in every cell, making it vital to the health and wellbeing of children and adults. Zinc plays an indispensable role in hundreds of biochemical reactions including those that support the development and the health of the blood, skin, muscles, and hormones. Zinc also supports optimal function of the nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system. Continue Reading Zinc: Essential for Every Body
Improving The Quality Of Sleep
Sleep is such a vital part of your overall well-being – do a quick check-in! Are you sleeping as much as you should be? Too much or not enough? Are you sleeping through the night or waking up multiple times? Continue Reading Improving The Quality Of Sleep