The shift from summer to school-year routines is more than just a change in schedule—it’s a whole-body adjustment. As carefree days give way to earlier mornings, packed lunches, and long to-do lists, many families feel the squeeze. Stress levels rise, sleep patterns shift, and immune systems are suddenly called into action as children return to shared classrooms and adults juggle …
Safer Alternatives to NSAIDs: Protect Your Joints While Easing Pain
For millions living with joint discomfort, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin are the go-to solution. They’re easy to find, fast-acting, and widely accepted as a standard part of pain management. But while NSAIDs may provide short-term relief, they often come with long-term consequences—particularly for those seeking to preserve or rebuild joint health. More healthcare professionals and …
Chickpea & Millet Lettuce Wraps with Tahini-Lime Drizzle
Serves 2 These wraps are more than just a light and satisfying meal—they’re thoughtfully crafted to support joint health from the inside out. Millet, a gluten-free grass seed, is gentle on digestion and provides complex carbohydrates that fuel the body without spiking blood sugar or overburdening the system. Chickpeas contribute plant-based protein and lysine, an amino acid essential for collagen …
Miso Soup with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms
Serves: 4 A staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries, miso soup is traditionally enjoyed for its rich umami flavor and nourishing properties. This version, made with shiitake mushrooms and kombu, creates a deeply flavorful broth packed with heart-healthy benefits. Shiitake mushrooms contain beta-glucans and antioxidants that help support cardiovascular health by reducing cholesterol and inflammation. Kombu, a mineral-rich seaweed, provides …
Simple Summer Gazpacho Recipe
Serves 6 This refreshing recipe combines tomatoes, cucumbers, and red bell pepper with garlic, onion, and basil, enhanced by lime juice and apple cider vinegar. It’s an easy, flavorful dish perfect for a light meal or a cooling side, capturing the essence of summer in every bite. Ingredients (organic/biodynamic): 6 cups chopped tomatoes with skin on 2 cups chopped, de-seeded …
PERQUE nutraceuticals evoke the healing response and prevent the “nocebo” effect !
What is the nocebo effect? Just the opposite of the placebo effect: a negative effect caused by a sham treatment based on a patient’s expectations- not just a psychological effect but a real biochemical and physiological process, involving pain and stress pathways in the brain. Mounting evidence suggests that the nocebo effect is having a substantial negative impact on clinical …
In a recent episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Lise Alschuler and Karolyn Gazella talk to Russell Jaffe, MD, Ph.D.,CCN about cold and flu prevention strategies. Hear Dr. Jaffe’s insights on natural and effective methods of enhancing immunity and overall health. Dr. Jaffe also discusses his opinion on the flu vaccine and his personal cold and flu prevention protocol. …
Antacids Can Cause Fractures
A new study concludes that antacids can cause bone fractures. Nearly 100 million Americans estimated to be taking prescription and over-the-counter antacid and heartburn medications may be at an increased risk of bone fractures. These medications, called “proton pump inhibitors” reduce the production of stomach acid in the process of trying to prevent heart burn and/or ulcers. The connection between …
Ebola is a virus… Time to ReThink Health
Ebola is a virus. A single-stranded RNA virus to be specific. While a source of infection for those at risk, Ebola has become a greater source of fear and misunderstanding than true public health risk to most. Transmission of Ebola requires close contact between someone infected and a hospitable host (person). This means it is relatively hard to transmit and …
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