Thunderstorms and Flowers…. gone to the dogs
It started with thunderstorms… but as the years went on, the fear and anxiety worsened so that the mere passing rain shower was enough to trigger him. And when it did, it was massive chaos in the house. I’m talking about our dog, Austin.
Happy Hormones = Happy & Healthy (aka: books on hormones that I love)
Books are a gateway. They certainly have been for me. My journey as an integrative pharmacist began with studying how hormones affect our health. I want to share with you which books lay the foundation for me. They are easy to read and understand and full of knowledge.
The Healing Spices: Ginger
One thing that I love about using ginger for nausea is that you don’t need to consume it in order receive its benefits- which is a good thing because generally when I’m nauseous I don’t want to eat anything!
Vitamin C: Which One is Best?
It’s been estimated that only 20% of the vitamin C taken orally is actually absorbed into our blood stream… the rest of it is eliminated from our body. In other words, if you are taking a vitamin C supplement and it is not formulated correctly, you are wasting your money. What a shame!
The Myth About the Placebo Effect
What is wrong about experiencing a benefit WITHOUT actually ingesting a chemical (aka a drug). Isn’t that the epitome of NATURAL health?
The Healing Spices: Garlic
Garlic is one of the world’s most potent natural medicines. The database of the National Institute of Health contains more than 3,200 studies on the therapeutic benefits of garlic. Most of these studies are show how garlic prevents, slows and reverses cardiovascular disease- one of American’s major health problems.
What you DON’T know about essential oils, Can HURT you
All natural, but not benign. Intense itching all over my body for over 6 months happened because I didn’t know how to safely use essential oils.
The Healing Spices: Cardamon
Cardamon has been used for centuries as a spice for cooking and healing and throughout history it has been one of the world's most expensive spices. Many know this spice from culinary creations from India, Iran, Morocco and Arab nations. I first discovered it for...
Do You Have An Overactive Immune System? Something you may not know about….
It's allergy season! But if you suffer from seasonal allergies, you already knew that because you've been taking anti-histamines to calm down your immune system. This over active state of our immune system is stressful to our bodies, and we know how detrimental...
That Time When I Was a Vegan…..
First off, let me start by saying that 1.) I am no longer a vegan 2.) This is not a judgement for or against those who chose to be I went through a period early in my own health journey where EVERYTHING I read, heard & saw about "health" was the absolute truth and...