Study: Just 1 Hug a Day Prevents the Common Cold

Back to school time means more exposure to viruses and bacteria that can make our families ill. Handwashing is an effective measure for reducing exposure; however, there is a simple method to boost your immune system: Hugging! How many hugs do you give or get a day? How … [Read more...]

Is your dandruff, eczema or seborrheic dermatitis caused by food sensitivities?

About a year ago, I went to my first visit with a naturopathic doctor. I had many digestive complaints and general malaise. The ND suggested food sensitivity testing. I had tried many different elimination diets through trial and error, but I never could determine what caused my … [Read more...]

Living Near Forests Improves Children’s Nutrition

It's well-known that living near green spaces is beneficial to children. From increased empathy to cognitive development, researchers have found that nature is important in human development. Added to the list of benefits, a new study has found increased nutritional benefits in … [Read more...]

Gardening Horticultural Therapy for Depression

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the US. It's estimated that 16.2 million Americans suffer from major depressive episodes lasting more than two weeks each year.[note]https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml[/note] Pharmaceutical … [Read more...]

Diet matters: Reducing meat by 35% is like switching from a SUV to a Prius

Climate change is real. We are seeing the devastating effects now. If they have not come to your neighborhood yet with violent storms or raging wildfire, you are fortunate. We are in this together as a planet. Eco-guilt may keep us from taking vacations or way heavy when … [Read more...]