The adrenal glands manage the body’s response to internal and external stressors. A hectic and stressful lifestyle can contribute to the overstimulation of the adrenal glands, which causes the erratic release of cortisol, a stress hormone. Adaptogenic herbs provide gentle adrenal support and modulate the...
Adrenal gland dysfunction is largely overlooked in conventional medicine, and yet it is pervasive and contributes to dozens of health problems for many people. Here is my Naturopathic physician recommendations on how to know if you have it, and if so, what to do about...
Stress is the name of the game called life. We all experience stress of various forms on a daily basis. So what can we do about it, if anything? Well one thing you could do is to take herbs that help your body manage stress. Those...
How many times have you been prescribed an antibiotic in your life? Whether it was for strep throat, ear infections, bladder infections, or other mild infections. Most of the time, people blindly accepted their doctor’s recommendation without second-guessing the necessity of using antibiotics. As a...
I am often asked what I eat on a daily basis. To be perfectly honest, most of it is too boring, or perhaps too "simple" to blog about. This White Bean and Kale Stew is a perfect example of the humble food I often eat. If...