by Jennifer Reid | Nov 2, 2021 | Autoimmune disease, Community
Centuries of Traditional Chinese Medicine and European botanical medicine have documented Astragalus root (Astragalus Membranaceus) as a tonic to support the health of the spleen and the immune system, helping the body build resistance to illness. Today, researchers...
by Jennifer Reid | Nov 2, 2021 | Autoimmune disease, Community
It’s likely we all know someone who seems to have “superhuman” health. While we mortals battle seasonal allergies, colds, flu, stomach bugs and whatever else is making the rounds at schools and workplaces, these immunity superheroes go on working and...
by Jennifer Reid | Nov 2, 2021 | Community
Bowen Therapy (aka Bowen Technique or BowTech) is a form of bodywork that works on releasing tension and stress held in the fascia, the network of soft connective tissue that overlays muscles and organs throughout the body. In fact, the fascia envelops, separates and...
by Jennifer Reid | Aug 9, 2021 | Community
Catnip: A Soothing Botanical Remedy Many intriguing stories come along with the herb, catnip (Nepeta cataria), also known as catmint. There’s folklore regarding women ingesting catnip and being turned into…you guessed it, cats. And, the more credible lore...
by Jennifer Reid | Aug 9, 2021 | Community
Nutritional Yeast: It’s NOOCH What You Think Though we aren’t sure where the name comes from, nooch, or nutritional yeast, is a food supplement that is a versatile addition to plant-based diets. Rich in B vitamins, nutritional yeast comes in the form of...
by Jennifer Reid | Aug 9, 2021 | Community, Recipe
Spicy Chili Bean Cakes Just when you thought summer couldn’t get any hotter, this recipe lands in your inbox. The perfect combination of spice and tang, these chili bean cakes drizzled with lime chili sauce will be the hit of any outdoor gathering. They’re...
