HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

If you’ve ever had a sinus infection, you know how miserable it can be! The congestion, relentless pressure, and…

When our family made the transition to a real food diet I thought sugar was off the menu. While…

No, we’re not talking about the kind of turkey served up at Thanksgiving dinner! These medicinal mushrooms earned their…

Fun fact: I have a whole basket of mushroom coffees and drinks on my coffee bar. One of the powerhouse mushrooms you’ll find in there is maitake.  This humble mushroom is…

When I was a kid I remember having round after round of strep throat and ear infections. Followed up promptly with dozens (if not hundreds!) of rounds of antibiotics by age…

In a world filled with tempting convenience foods, it’s no wonder many of us deal with constant carb cravings. While carbohydrates are a critical part of the human diet, sugary desserts…

Chances are you’ve seen some negative press about salt. Dietary guidelines often recommend less sodium and the low-sodium industry is booming! Thank goodness sodium reduction and low-fat diets have significantly improved…

Humans can survive for weeks without food, but only a few days without water. To say fresh water is important would be an understatement! But as important as it is to…

As a mom of 6, I know all too well how tough it can be to have a fussy baby in the house. While it’s normal (and expected!) for babies to…

While I like the good kind of bugs in my GI tract, ticks are one bug I try hard to avoid. Each summer, when the leaves come out and the grass…