Pain can be debilitating and can negatively affect quality of life. According to the CDC, an estimated 51.6 million Americans (21% of the population) experienced chronic pain in 2021. While most sufferers turn to pharmaceutical solutions, there are holistic approaches that can help alleviate the causes of discomfort and restore well-being. These include nutritional supplementation, along with practices that combine …
Chickpea Salad with Fresh Herbs Recipe
Serves 2-3 This delicious spring and summer salad combines garbanzo beans, aromatic herbs, crunchy bell peppers, and refreshing cucumber in a tangy lemon-cumin dressing. Enjoy as a flavorful main meal or a nutritious side dish to brighten up your day. Ingredients (organic/biodynamic) 2 c. cooked chickpeas (soak dried garbanzo beans overnight, boil until tender, and cool to room temperature) ½ …
Science of Sleep and Dreams
Sleep is a normal biological process that allows the brain and body to rest and renew. Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep per night, which is typically broken down into 4-5 “sleep cycles” comprised of distinct stages, each with its own unique characteristics and functions. In this article, we will discuss sleep, dreaming, and the best ways you can …
Three-Ingredient Sleepy Tea Recipe and How it Works To Lull You to Sleep
This delightful sleepy tea recipe contains three sleep-promoting ingredients to help you relax. Lavender, tart cherry juice, and chamomile all work via different mechanisms to ease you into a nighttime of restful slumber. Tart Cherry Juice: Tart cherries are a nutritionally dense type of cherry that is rich in anthocyanin antioxidants which help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. In addition, …
Marcona Almond Butter Chocolate Muffins
Homemade Marcona almond butter, cocoa powder, and dates combine to create a mildly-flavored and nutritious chocolate treat that is great for breakfast, snack time, or anytime! Serves 5-6 Muffin Ingredients (organic/biodynamic) 3/4 c. Medjool dates, soaked in warm water 10-15 minutes to soften, drained, pitted and chopped 1 c. Marcona almond butter (See below for recipe) 1 duck egg or …
Microplastics and Obesity
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5 millimeters in diameter, are present throughout our environment. Because they are not degraded, they persist indefinitely, and can be found in the air that we breathe, the food that we eat, and the water that we drink. Approximately two thirds of all plastic ever created can be found as ocean debris, or …
Which Quercetin Combo is Nature’s Safer Solution to Inflammation Repair Deficit?
By Russell Jaffe MD, Ph.D., CCN Nature provides us with thousands of bioactive compounds to help us achieve optimal health, but there is one that truly stands out for its anti-inflammatory activity, and that is a compound known as quercetin dihydrate. When combined with another powerful compound- soluble OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidin) these flavonoids and flavanol polyphenolics are powerful, safer, inflammation …
What’s in Your Multivitamin? Does it Meet Today’s Needs?
A recent study reported that a daily multivitamin supplement slows cognitive decline and improves memory; this was the third major study to report similar results, after the NIH reported its results in 2022 and 2023. But are all multivitamins the same? They are most certainly not. We want you to use choose a product with all of the nutrients you …
Vitalizing Vegan Vegetable Broth
This rich and flavorful vegan broth is delicious on its own, or use it as a base to create your favorite soups and stews, or in any recipe that calls for broth. Serves 8 Ingredients (organic/biodynamic) 1 red onion, cut into eighths 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 leek, sliced 1 bay …
Support the Liver in Detoxification with PERQUE Liva Guard™ Forté and other Nutrients
By Elizabeth Friedman, MS The liver is the second largest organ in the human body, second only to the skin. It plays a crucial role in detoxification, which is the process of removing harmful substances or toxins from the body. There are three main phases of detoxification in the liver: Phase I (Functionalization): In this phase, enzymes such as cytochrome …