Natural Health
Seed Cycling
Seed cycling or cycle syncing is when you eat certain types of seeds at different times of your menstrual cycle to help support the fluctuation of hormones going on inside of your body. This can help you have a normal and healthy cycle (ovulation on time, menstruation on time, etc.). It can also help take…
Read MoreChinese Organ Clock
Traditional Chinese Organ Body Clock In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is believed that each organ has its point of the highest energy and lowest energy. This 24-hour cycle is believed to help us know when to exercise, eat, have sex, rest, and sleep. It also acts to communicate with a particular organ or meridian (energy…
Read MoreWeather and Arthritis Joint Pain Connection
The connection between weather and arthritis joint pain. Ever wondered if the weather affects joint pain arthritis? When the temperature changes up and down with the fluctuations in humidity it can be felt on the human body. Patberg and Rasker (2004) studied the relationship between weather changes and how that impacts joint pain. The connection…
Read More8 Habits for Optimal Breast Health
You may not know this but, you have more control over your breast cancer risk than you think, even if you have a family history of it. Only 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers can be blamed on inherited gene mutations. While genetic predisposition is significant when present, it’s empowering to realize that the…
Read MoreEat Better, Eat Together
Eating with your family and friends on a regular basis has been associated with improved social skills, better-eating habits, and fewer behavioral problems in teenagers. It is also helpful for reducing stress in adults. Every year, October serves as Eat Better, Eat Together Month. While the history of the day is unknown, it is meant…
Read MoreSecrets of Longevity of the Blue Zone People
In Dan Buettner’s book, The Blue Zones, he identified five places in the world where people lived to be 100 at ten times the average rate. In the Blue Zone the health and fitness of the people in those areas was extremely outstanding and they live much longer and much healthier lives on into a…
Read MoreBackpack Safety Tips
School is here and parents ask the question: How much should my child be carrying in their backpacks? Backpack safety for physical wellness is rarely considered by students. We have never been told to “lighten the load” in our backpacks or have been trained to consider the weight on the backs of children as a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Digestive Enzymes in the Reduction of Inflammation
Most often when you hear the word inflammation, you think of swelling post-injury. We have all experienced one form or another of inflammation such as swelling, redness, warmth, and pain after an injury or even a sore throat. The onset of inflammation begins when the body mass produces white blood cells in response to an…
Read MoreTech Neck
What is Tech Neck? Tech neck happens when people spend too much time with their head and neck extended too far forward over their body while looking at their phone or computer screen. It can also occur when people repeatedly tuck their head down over their chin and hunch their shoulders forward while looking down…
Read MoreGrilled Peaches…best served with homemade ice cream!
Grilled Peaches with Homemade Ice Cream 2-4 fresh ripe peaches Honey Sea Salt Cut peaches in half and remove the pits. Lightly brush the flesh of the peaches with olive oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill. On medium-high heat, grill the peaches for 6-8 minutes. (For gridline grill marks, cook halfway and…
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