Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has been used for centuries to reduce pain and to promote healing of injuries. Recent research has shown...

Apple Butter is a concentrated version of applesauce. This is done by slow-cooking the apples so that the sugar in the apples is...

This rich smoothie helps build body strength and resilience as the cold days of winter approach. Be sure to use room-temperature almond...

There’s nothing like raw fruits in the summertime, because they’re so refreshing and cooling. But now that we’re in fall, we need more...

We are officially in Fall! Self-care for this time of year should include staying warm, paying special attention to your skin, consuming...

In addition to foods that help build bone, here are some bone-building herbs to include in your diet: - Basil (Ocimum basilicum) -...

Telomeres are a hallmark of aging. Every cell in our body contains DNA, so when our cells divide, the structures at the end of the...

Sitting too much at your computer or not sitting properly? Try Balasana (Child’s Pose). This a gentle asana (pose) for when you need to...

Supine Twist is done near the end of a yoga class to help calm the nervous system and to encourage a feeling of being grounded. But you...

Although summer is coming to an end next month, there’s still a lot of food and herbs growing in our gardens. I use this Summer Vegetable...

What do you do if you’re lactose-intolerant, or can’t eat dairy for other reasons, but you’ve been told by your doctor that you need to...

In ancient Greece, Hippocrates wrote about using flaxseeds to treat patients. Flaxseeds are one of the richest plant sources of...

Anti-inflammatory herbs include turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, black pepper, cayenne, and clove. Cook with them daily, such as...

More than half of all deaths worldwide are attributed to inflammation-related disease. Chronic inflammation can lead to the development...

Salmon is a great source of vitamin D, E, B12, selenium and many B vitamins. This is my favorite salmon recipe, “Citrusy Salmon with...

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which can be converted to vitamin A in the body, and help support the immune...

Baked Acorn Squash with Cranberries is my favorite squash dish, and I make it every year for Thanksgiving! Baked Acorn Squash with Cranberries Recipe Ingredients 2 large acorn squash, split lengthwise and seeded 1/2 cup chopped pear (or try apple) 1 cup raw cranberries (fresh or frozen) 3 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash cut side up on foil lined

Now that we're in Fall, and cold and flu season is around the corner, it's time to make Elderberry Syrup. It's a wonderful immune...