Winter is the most Yin time of the year. Darkness and cold surround us. The long nights are a sign that we should be turning inward and resting. Instead, most of us are rushing to meet work deadlines, running to finish holiday shopping, booking flights to see family, and meeting social commitments in the evenings. Instead of resting,...

What if I told you that one simple practice could reduce your stress, help your mental health, reduce pain, and increase your happiness. You’d say I’m crazy. But the scientific research on gratitude is starting to show all of these things to be true. Research suggests that gratitude may be associated with many benefits, including...

Beef is one of the most powerful commodities on the planet thanks to its amazing protein and high contents of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, niacin, and vitamin B6.   In an ideal scenario, if you are purchasing beef, it should be organic, pasture raised, grass fed & grass finished which means the cow is never enclosed in a...

As the days grow shorter and darker, I’d like to draw attention to the many benefits that come  with the lightness of good humor and laughter. You’ve probably heard the adage that laughter  makes good medicine, and in fact there are numerous studies that break down its multi-layered  benefits. For women perusing conception through...

Our diets play a big role in our mental health and physical health. Whether it’s the Thanksgiving turkey that makes you drowsy, or our morning coffee that makes us more alert, each food and beverage plays a lasting role on us. If you find yourself facing a more impacted lifestyle, where you’re experiencing indigestion, skin...

Access to clean water is a fundamental health imperative that most residents of this country are fortunate enough to have available in our homes. In fact, we are so accustomed to this luxury that we may take it for granted. While there’s much to be grateful for, I encourage you to take a moment to think critically about the quality of...

When pregnant, you must take notice of what your dietary habits are; whether they’re hindrances or boosts in this exciting stage of your life. One of the most harmful commonly ingested toxins is found is fish, known as mercury. The trivial idea of eating a tuna melt for lunch can prove to be harmful for the fetus. A mother-infant study...

Seed cycling is an ancient and gentle way to regulate your hormones by supplying you with the nutrients you need at specific phases of your cycle. Hormonal variations can result in anything from amenorrhea (lack of menses) or dysmenorrhea (irregular menses), to hormonal acne and weight gain. Typically hormonal birth control is used to...