In more good COVID news that’s not exactly surprising, new research supports the idea that eating healthy helps keep you healthy. A September 2021 study published in the journal Gut found that folks eating more plant-based foods had lower risk and lower severity of...
If you’re a plant geek looking for some last-minute holiday gifts — or if you are looking for some last-minute holiday gifts for a plant geek — here is one of my opinionated lists. It’s always tricky coming up with bests lists — the choices are so...
This is the second post in a series on healthy body-care products. Jump to the overview, facial-care, hair care or body soap. As a naturopathic doctor and herbalist, I work from the idea that skin is a reflection of the internal ecosystem. If you’re...
I know: “Weight” and “diet” are dirty words. That’s because you’ve been lied to about what they mean, how they work and what you actually need to do. The simple truth: Healthy weight is a side effect of healthy living. Weight loss...
As we move through the next stages of the pandemic — hopefully soon to some kind of new normal — one of the things many folks struggle with is getting their sleep back on track. The past year has given us lots of excuses reasons to lose sleep. It’s time to start...
What’s that picture in the header? If you look carefully you may notice some bubbles: It’s a close up of the salad-smoothie I made on a recent scorching Saturday. (See pictures of the whole thing on Instagram.) It was fast, easy and delicious. And what a...
