Transformation happens all around, and within us, when seasons change. The light shifts, temperatures rise or fall, and life moves through phases. Choosing to detox at this time is a sacred act. It requires us to focus our attention. A detox becomes more than just about food. It is also an opportunity to harness and … Continue reading Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset
Three Edible Medicinals for Blood Sugar Control
The body regulates blood sugars using various hormones. Insulin, glucagon, GLP-1, amylin. Liver, pancreas, gut, brain. With so much involved, getting blood sugar levels back in balance is no small feat. But its worth the effort. Whether you suffer from weight gain, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, or diabetes, restoring blood sugar balance is key. The … Continue reading Three Edible Medicinals for Blood Sugar Control
Plant Medicine: Wild Yam for IBD
Wild yam is a beautiful New England plant that grows in moist woods, swamps, and ditches. For centuries, indigenous and early Americans have taken wild yam root as medicine. Wild yam root helps to defend and strengthen many systems of the body. Among its many uses, wild yam offers potent medicine for the digestive system. … Continue reading Plant Medicine: Wild Yam for IBD
IBS + Four Herbal Remedies
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a widespread digestive disorder. It causes abdominal pain, discomfort, and irregular bowel movements. Having IBS is a frustrating mess, and its no wonder it is one of the more common reasons that folks visit the doctor. Symptoms of IBS IBS is a chronic condition. The symptoms may come and go, … Continue reading IBS + Four Herbal Remedies
EASY RECIPE ALERT: Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta
Why should green goddess be reserved for salads? Today's easy recipe feature is a simple, 20-minute pasta-based dish that features summer favorites: avocado, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. I'm so impressed -- tried this one right away and will be making it again and again! You can also try making this with 100% zucchini noodles and … Continue reading EASY RECIPE ALERT: Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta
Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock
Fiber. My favorite F-word. Plant foods contain fiber, and are the only source of fiber in the diet. Among its many benefits to us, like increasing feelings of satiety after eating, improving bowel regularity, and aiding in blood sugar control, fiber is THE food for the helpful microbes in our digestive system. Our digestive system … Continue reading Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock
Easy Recipe Alert: Farro Salad
Have you tried farro yet? Farro is fiber-rich complex carbohydrate -- a whole grain with noteworthy mineral content (in particular, minerals magnesium, iron, zinc, each critical to emotional balance and strengthening the body's anti-stress response), as well as a lovely dose of mood and energy-boosting B-vitamins. Nutrition facts aside, farro makes a delicious, satisfying center … Continue reading Easy Recipe Alert: Farro Salad
Body Clock Researchers Win Nobel Prize
“The field had long been speculating on this Nobel Prize. This is great recognition for the field of circadian rhythms that are intimately linked to our health and disease, including diabetes, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular disease.” — Dr. Frank A.J.L. Scheer, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Medical Chronobiology Program … Continue reading Body Clock Researchers Win Nobel Prize
Working out & depression risk
A new study suggests that just one hour per week of exercise, regardless of intensity, can significantly reduce depression and anxiety. Study authors, who looked at data on close to 34,000 individuals living in Norway (an important point, since their climate and quality/quantity of sunlight may be close to ours in New York and the … Continue reading Working out & depression risk
Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways
The change of seasons in New England is more than just a temperature shift. The days grow shorter, and with that, our body clock adjusts. We may find our sleep to be more restless or fitful, our skin drier than usual, and our bowel movements may become irregular. Our energy may be increased, even leading … Continue reading Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways
