Why Cinnamon Is Popular in the Fall
Since fall is the time of dry, cold, and rainy, there is plenty to enjoy. We have a taste for apple cider and warm drinks to cozy up against the newfound chill in the air. The days are shortening and the nights are lengthening. But sometimes the chill in the air, the...
5 Tips to Protect You from Common Colds & Flu
The common cold and flu have hit households hard this year. Yes, too soon. Whether or not you choose to get the flu shot, we are all susceptible to the ever-mutating virus. Here are a few tips you can do at home to protect yourself: 1. Supplement Vitamin D3 everyday....
Delightful Lentil Soup Recipe
Recipe by Dimitra Arestopoulos This recipe is perfect on a cold day. Warm and comforting, this dish hits the spot. Plus, the ingredients are easy to keep on hand for a quick dinner or side dish. The recipe was designed by my partner's mother who has made this...
Stay as Cool as a Cucumber this Summer
Adding cucumbers to your diet on hot summer days will help keep you cool. Cucumbers are a refreshing, nutrient-dense food that cool you from within. Simply add a couple of slices of cucumber to your water or try this cucumber salad recipe for a cool, tangy treat....
5 More Tips on How to Get Rid of Insomnia for Good
You might think you're getting a good night's rest but if you're waking up tired, you may be experiencing some form of insomnia. According to a Gallup Poll, about 40% of Americans get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Are you one of them? Trouble with...
3 Best Sunscreen Ingredients to Use (& 5 to Stay Clear From)
Now that summer is upon us and the sun is no longer hiding, sun protection is essential. After such a long winter and cold and rainy spring, wanting to be outdoors as much as possible only feels natural. Sunscreens are ubiquitous. It seems as if sunscreen is pushed on...
How I Got Rid of Seasonal Allergies For Good
Fall and Spring are such happy times of the year. Lots of change in the weather, in how we dress, in the environment. Each year I welcome the change with open arms. However, I could not stand the months of August and May. That's when my seasonal allergies were the...
Make this Spring Your Best Yet
It's springtime! The days are getting longer and the weather is warming up. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is important to take extra precautions during transitional seasons like spring and fall to ensure health during summer and winter. Chinese...
How You Can Prevent Heart Disease Today
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S. Although it is thought to be a concern of older generations, heart disease is important to old and young alike. Even if heart disease runs in your family, there are things you can do to prevent it. With plenty of...
What Bone Broth Is & Why We Should Eat it Everyday
This popular trend has been popping up across the nation. Thanks to gaining popularity in the Paleo Diet, this broth is becoming a household name…and recipe. In New York, you can get a cup of bone broth much like grabbing a cup of joe. At first blush, bone broth...