Does anyone want any summer squash? Does anyone else have this problem? You planted zucchini and now it seems to be taking over. You are up to your ears in these vegetables, and they seem to be getting bigger by the hour! Well, of all the problems one might face in the world, this is […]
Pioneer Valley residents and Vermonters are a hardy folk. The temperatures are creeping up into the 90’s this week, and I’m sure I won’t be the only one who will head to the garden to do some weeding and planting in the late afternoon sun. Or go for a jog. Or take advantage of any
This is a great on the go breakfast or snack. Packed with protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, anti-inflammatory herbs and even some iron. Oh, and it’s delicious! Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 2-4 Tbs of hemp protein powder 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 Tbs molasses If you have blood
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It’s that time of year again. The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are starting to pop out of the ground and all over the valley allergy symptoms are coming out of hibernation. What are allergies? In order to understand allergies, we need to understand the immune system. The immune system is a complex array
What is Fibromyalgia? What is Chronic Fatigue? For most medical doctors, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are diagnoses of exclusion. This means that a patient is said to have one of these conditions when we can’t figure out anything else that is wrong with them, but they are clearly in pain. There is a value
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In India, chai is the word used for tea with milk in it. Masala chai refers to tea with milk and spices. The spices that are traditionally used in masala chai are warming and can be used to help fight off a cold, or to warm you up when you feel chilly. They are also
Bone broth is delicious, comforting and nutritious. This recipe uses chicken bones, but you can use bones from other animals as well. Lamb and beef bone broth are also very tasty and nutritious.
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Banana Nut Muffins These muffins are gluten and dairy free, with lots of protein and no refined sugar. Oh, and they are delicious!
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Hot Chocolate This hot chocolate makes a wonderful wintertime dessert or snack. It has all the taste and health benefits of chocolate, without the sugar or dairy. With the richness of coconut oil and the natural sweetness of the almond milk, most people do not need to add extra sweetener.
A feast to warm you up on a cold winter night!
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I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Full of family, friends, and yes, LOT’S of food and drink! I don’t know about you, but after Thanksgiving I am often left feeling a little heavy. My body feels like it wants a cleans or a detox, but who has the time between Thanksgiving and the Winter holidays? Luckily,
Blueberry vinaigrette Ingredients: – Equal parts blueberries and balsamic vinegar – Salt, onion powder and dijon mustard to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients in a blender. Drizzle on salad with olive oil. Also delicious on fish or meat.
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I am involved in some in depth study of the acupuncture points on the head. There is so much information that gets processed inside our heads. The cognition that goes on in there is really special to our particular species. I love that through acupuncture we can access the deep intelligence we are all capable
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The stinging nettles are just beginning to poke out of the ground here in the Pioneer Valley. For many, these invasive plants are simply a nuisance- catching you off guard with their irritating sting. Nettles, however are a powerful medicine to help us get through one of the other irritations of the Spring- allergies. Historically,
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A late afternoon hike at Mt. Toby this weekend was a beautiful thing. The streams and waterfalls were full from the recent rains, singing to us as we made our way on the moist earth towards the slowly unfurling fiddleheads. Careful to take just a few from each plant, we crouched delicately by the side
It’s a rainy Sunday in mid March. I am sitting at my kitchen table, watching the rain fall and the snow melt. I can feel the seasons shifting around me as the deep freeze of winter is replaced by the wetness of spring and the promise of new growth. I can’t see them yet, but
There is no better time to see a Naturopathic doctor and Acupuncturist than when you are pregnant! Your body is changing, and you may be experiencing health concerns that are new to you. A licensed practitioner will work with you to find treatments that are both safe and effective for you and your growing
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