Now that we’re in winter, our immune system is far more vulnerable to colds and, now, to the “tripledemic”: the flu, Covid-19 and its variants, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Our immune system needs to be resilient to not only resist these respiratory conditions but also to bounce back when they do hit us. The […]
How can I get enough Vitamin D?
Photo by Linda Xu on Unsplash We know that all vitamins are vital for our health and well-being, but I’ll go out on a limb and state that vitamin D is particularly important. Almost 80 percent of the American population is vitamin D deficient, so let’s talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need and […]
Fight flu and colds with 12 natural remedies
More than 50 children have died from the flu virus during the 2017-2018 flu season, which began in October and is considered the worst since the 2009 swine flu epidemic. Although flu season peaks between December and February, health officials fear that there’s more to come. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by […]
Making time for self-care during the holidays
We’re now in the midst of the six most frenzied weeks of the year. Mid-November to the end of December can feel like a tsunami of grocery shopping and food preparation, gift shopping, house decorating, wrapping presents… But can I encourage you to place just one more item on your to-do list? Self-care. I know; […]
How to keep your food cravings in check
Craving certain foods has become almost an expected part of women’s food journey. When it’s not sugar calling your name, it’s salt. Perhaps you’re a breadaholic (*raises hand*) or, the big one, a chocoholic? But what’s really behind our desire to go all in on specific foods? Some experts claim that our cravings reveal nutritional […]
Five Benefits of an Alkaline Diet
What’s the alkaline diet, you ask? Well, here’s a crash course on alkalinity and why it’s a big component of good health. Your potential of hydrogen (pH) level measures how acidic or alkaline your body is on a continuum from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline), with 7 being neutral, and is an important […]
Six tips for a naturally healthier you
Sometimes I think that God uses my health challenges so that others can benefit from my struggles. I’ve been through enough (fibrocystic disease, hysterectomy, upper respiratory infections, adrenal fatigue, depression, pityriasis rosea, osteoporosis, irritable bowel syndrome) that I’ve been forced to look beyond conventional medicine for cures for many ailments. I know what it’s like to […]
