While the holidays can be filled with family, feasts and festivities, it can also be a stressful time of year. Whether it’s a strained relationship, the struggle of celebration after a loss, overwhelming travel; the holidays can easily become a stressful time. How you handle stress can affect many aspects of your life from sleep, … Continue reading Starting a Gratitude Practice
By Trina Ziats Ever wonder why the flight attendant explains to you that, in case of an emergency, you must place your oxygen mask on yourself before you help others? Have you ever tried to be helpful the day after you had the worst night of sleep? For goodness sake, stop the stigma that it … Continue reading Self-Care: YOUR oxygen mask first, then others
By Aparna Mele MD Pears aren’t just sexy with their hour-glass shape. They are filled with juicy and delicious sweetness and come in at least ten different varieties with a unique texture and aromatic fragrance. A focus for artists, chefs, and the health conscious, pears are full of goodness and very healthy for the body, … Continue reading Sexy Pears
By Aparna Mele Hot peppers are a great way to add flavor to your recipes, but we now know that they may have a surprisingly positive effect on your health too. Hot peppers, like jalapeños and chills, are rich in a component called capsaicin, a fiery substance which gives you that scorched burning feeling in … Continue reading Spice In Your Life For Longevity
By Aparna Mele, MD We are what we eat. And we are plastic! That’s right, plastic! A recent study found that globally, people are consuming traces of environmental plastic contaminants which include polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and other synthetic substances. Although their effect on human health is still unclear, some evidence suggests that these microplastics, less … Continue reading What’s New In Our Poo?
Is your garden overflowing with zucchini? Are you trying to hold onto the last vestiges of summer? Then look no further than this recipe which combines pina colada and zucchini! Happy Indian Summer!! Submitted by Tina Kutz Source: Sharon Rydbom from Tipton; 1st Place Winner of 2002 PA Farm Show “Simply Delicious” Vegetable Quick Bread … Continue reading Piña Colada Zucchini Bread
This article by Dr. Jennifer Shaw is copied verbatim from the Natural Wellness Tips blog. It was originally published on August 27, 2018. Back to School It’s that time of year! The kids are heading back to school. Did you know that children catch on average 6-10 colds per year? Children are constantly exposed … Continue reading Back to School
By Mollie Wilson What would you describe as the most stressful time in your life? Was it winning that big game at the age of ten? Getting into a good college? Or maybe it was later when you graduated college, started or started to pursue your first full-time job within your career; all while moving, … Continue reading How Mindfulness Helps Your Nutrition Goals
By Aparna Mele MD While the health benefits of eating and cooking with coconut oil are well understood–including improving digestion, fighting infection, and increasing metabolism—a growing body of scientific studies are starting to highlight its far-reaching topical benefits too. Studies show that coconut oil—which is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts—may improve skin barrier … Continue reading Versatile Coconut Oil
By Yuriko Beaman, M.S. Summer is a time to lighten. It’s the ideal season to spend more time int he sun, eat lighter foods, and make our homes lighter. As a professional organizer certified in the KonMari™ method, I guide my clients through a process which helps them to focus on what they want to … Continue reading Clearing a Space This Summer
