Year: 2016

The Health Benefits of Clove

The Health Benefits of Clove

Some of my favorite things about the holidays are the evocative smells. Just close your eyes and think about holiday cooking or gatherings, and you can almost smell that delicious aroma! Recently I wrote about cinnamon. I love the smell that lingers around the house...

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How Healthy Was the Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving?

How Healthy Was the Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving?

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches here in the US, I thought it might be fun to take a look at what historians believe the pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans ate on their first Thanksgiving in 1621. You might be surprised, no matter what pictures like...

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It’s Flu Season – Is Your Immune System Ready?

It’s Flu Season – Is Your Immune System Ready?

As temperatures start to drop and the kids are back in school, it won’t be long until the start of the dreaded flu and cold season. Patients often come to me this time of year when they have already become ill and want to know some holistic things that they can do to...

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The Cozy Comforts and Blood Sugar Benefits of Cinnamon

The Cozy Comforts and Blood Sugar Benefits of Cinnamon

With the fall season finally upon us, many of you will soon be snuggling up in front of a fire and sipping the warming comforts of your favorite tea. This time of year I especially love the smell and taste of cinnamon. I use cinnamon in hot and cold drinks, as well as...

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Be Thankful – Gratitude is a Health Topic

Be Thankful – Gratitude is a Health Topic

From time to time I'll notice fun things on my calendar, like World Gratitude Day, or people starting Gratitude Challenges. The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness, depending on the context. In some...

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