By Jayashree Mani MS, CCN and Liz Friedman, MS Stress can cause a cascade of physical responses that affect immune function, our hormones, our cognitive function system, and our circadian rhythm. If these stressors persist, this leads to chronic illness. Including adaptogens in your daily routine can help the body deal with these issues in a systematic and proactive manner. …
Seven Stress-Busting Sustenance Selections
By Liz Friedman, MS and Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN Twenty-first century living can be stressful. On top of the normal routine stresses from years past including jobs, household chores, and demands of family members, children and pets, we are now connected through technology to a constant barrage of headlines, clickbait, reels, stories, tiktoks and more that are designed to keep us …
Restorative Sleep is Essential
By Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN Everyone experiences an occasional sleepless night. For those with young children, sleepless nights are all too common. Isolated incidents of sleeplessness certainly can take their toll for a day or so, but what happens when lack of sleep is chronic? The human body requires sleep to function properly. Fatigue Science reports that after one day of …
Wellness Pioneer Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN Launches Book, “Thriving in the 21st Century”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wellness Pioneer Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN Launches Book, “Thriving in the 21st Century” Scientific Evidence Incorporating Wisdom Traditions for a Healthier You – ASHBURN, VA – February 15, 2022 The 21st century has brought with it unprecedented challenges. Health and environmental effects of toxins introduced in the last half century have led to reductions in life …
Alternatives to PERQUE K2/D3 Plus Guard
PERQUE K2/D3 Plus Guard™ – a novel formulation for bone support, has been discontinued due to raw material supply issues. We recommend one of these two alternatives: PERQUE Bone Guard Forté™ Contains the same key nutrients (Vitamins K2 and D3) as PERQUE K2/D3 Plus Guard™ with additional nutrients to support bone health. Comprehensive mineral complex designed to rebuild bones and …
Taking care of your heart improves whole body health
Show your heart the love it deserves each day. Devoting just 5% of your day towards acts of heart healthy living can improve whole body health. Start your day with stretching in bed, include yoga or a movement technique like Feldenkrais, walk, hydrate, and eat alkaline foods. Don’t forget to stop and feel grateful for life and end the day with a …
Start the Year with a Detox Plan!
By Liz Friedman, MS and Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN Happy New Year and welcome to 2022! The new year is a time to hit the “reset” button, examine our lives, and reflect on changes we’d like to make in the coming year. Starting the year with a detoxification program can help us to renew and refresh from the inside out …
Hangovers and Hydration
By Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN, and Liz Friedman, MS Once again the holidays are upon us, and people all over the world will be gathering with friends and family, feasting and feeling festive! Whether celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or Omisaka, this year it’s with the additional hope that maybe, just maybe, we can finally put COVID-19 behind us. So… does …
Boost Your Mood This Fall
By Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN and Liz Friedman, MS It pays to be in a good mood. The body functions better when we maintain a positive frame of mind. It makes us more likely to “seek new experiences, be creative, plan ahead, procreate and adapt to changing conditions.” ¹ So what exactly is “mood,” and how can we affect it? …
Fall Foundational Foods
It’s time to start getting into the Autumn groove! Fall is a favorite season because it’s crisp, colorful, and comfy. The cooler weather sets in, and it’s time to break out the sweaters, take long walks, enjoy warm drinks, and treat those tastebuds to some special Fall flavors. Wonderful fall foods aren’t only rich with flavor but can also be …