March is autoimmune disease awareness month. More than 50 million Americans suffer from one or more of the 100+ named autoimmune diseases, with 75% of those afflicted being women. Since 1 in 5 Americans are affected, President Biden recently signed legislation that included the establishment of an Office of Autoimmune Disease Research as part of the National Institutes of Health …
Cozy Winter Soup Recipe
Ingredients (all organic/biodynamic): Vegetables/fruit – all roughly chopped 1 medium size onion 1 small butternut squash deseeded 2 medium carrots 4-5 ribs celery stalk ½ apple Herbs & Spices ½ cup fresh basil 1 tsp cumin powder 1-2 cloves 1-2 whole peppercorns 1 bay leaf ½ whole dried cayenne pepper (optional) Celtic Sea salt to taste Water (or vegetable stock) …
Healthy Blood Pressure
Author: Elizabeth Friedman, MS Based on 2017 data and a new definition, 116 million US adults (47%) are hypertensive, defined as having blood pressure greater than 130/80. Prevalence varies across demographic categories, with the highest hypertension rates in women aged 75 years and older and in the Black, non-Hispanic population. Of those afflicted, most do not have their hypertension well …
Get Your Skin Winter-Ready
Russell Jaffe MD, Ph.D., CCN Most people take their skin for granted. Healthy skin is important and has some remarkable properties. With falling temperatures and ambient humidity, your skin needs your attention during this time. I hope the information and inspiration in this article provides the tools you need for resilience, rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of radiant, glowing skin not …
Enjoy your Holidays without the HOLI-DAZE
By Liz Friedman, MS As we all know, the holidays can be stressful. With extra shopping, cleaning, cooking, and hosting added to an already full plate, it’s small wonder that we may feel overwhelmed. In order to navigate the extra tasks on our lists, it’s important to have a clear head and optimal focus. But this time of year there …
Self-Care and Supplements to Beat the Blues
As the days become shorter and the temperatures drop, we find ourselves trading sandals for sneakers and short sleeves for long. We may spend more time indoors drinking warm beverages and filling up on seasonal comfort foods. After a long day at work, we may park ourselves in front of the television, feeling increasingly “blah” as the days pass by. …
Wellness Pioneer Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN and Bone Health Expert Susan Brown, PhD, CNS, Launch Book
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wellness Pioneer Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN and Bone Health Expert Susan Brown, PhD, CNS, Launch Book, “Natural Bone Health: A Practitioner’s Guide to Healthy Bone, Joints and Muscles.” Quantitative three-pronged program to improve bone and total body health – ASHBURN, VA – September 15, 2022 Osteoporosis is a complex and multifactorial disorder that is growing in …
Tips for Strong and Healthy Bones
By Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. Bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from minor bumps or simply sneezing. In contrast to healthy bone, which looks like a honeycomb under a microscope, osteoporotic bone contains large …
Alkalinizing Fiber-Rich Slaw Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Ingredients (Organic/biodynamic) For the slaw: ½ of a large green cabbage ¼ of a medium red cabbage 1 large carrot 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley for garnish (optional) For the dressing: ⅔ cup avocado 1 Date (diced) 2 tbsp. yogurt (sheep/goat) 4 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. celery seeds 1 teaspoon …
De-Stress for Success this School Year
By Katherine Jones & Liz Friedman, MS As summer winds down and the days get shorter, students will begin thinking about heading back to the classroom. For some, this transition from the carefree days of summer can be fraught with emotion, including anxiety. Younger students may find it stressful to sit still for long periods of time. Students of all …
