Bukovina Healthy Halloween So, I know I was going to take this week to tell you my favorite flu remedies. Hold that thought! I promise I'll get back to it next week. Halloween snuck up on me and, I don't know how it's going in your world, but at my office we have a [...]
This is actually quite simple. The flu is caused by a virus. Actually, the common cold is caused by a virus as well. A virus is inherently different than a bacteria in its structure, the way it replicates and the way it affects your body. Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses, so they obviously won't kill the [...]
How Do I Know If I Have A Cold, The Flu Or An Allergy? A cold often begins with a sore throat, followed by a runny nose and eventually a cough. If there is a fever, it won't typically be very high. Mucus will begin thin and clear and can progress to thicker and darker. Colds [...]
So, the kids have been back in sports for at least a month now. How are they doing? Anyone getting tired? With practice and game schedules on top of school, homework and anything social, it can be exhausting. Here are a few things you can do to make sure your athlete is up to the challenge. [...]
Of course there is! I apologize to those of you who don't live close enough to drop by and get one, but hopefully you can find a licensed ND near you offering something similar. And at the very least, hopefully this will help you be more informed about whether or not you want to get the [...]
Are you 'dog-tired'?? School is back in session which gives parents a little time to themselves. However, soccer, dance, football, baseball, fall fairs, festivals and a hundred other things are also now in full swing. Are you really wondering why you’re worn out? Life’s stresses aren’t all bad. Attending your child’s sporting event, meeting up with [...]
Coconut Milk Ice Cream School may be back in session, but it's Labor Day weekend. Here is a refreshing, healthier way to enjoy ice cream without dairy, with very little sugar and with only 100 calories per serving! This recipe comes to me from my sister with a few little added bonuses from my mom and, [...]
Flour-less Quinoa Chocolate Cake My birthday is coming up, so I wanted to share an amazing recipe with you. My dad actually made this cake for me last year, so it reminds me of him. You'll be truly amazed that there is NO FLOUR in is cake! Just try it! Ingredients: 2/3 cup quinoa 1 1/3 [...]
Organic Fruits and Vegetables Buying organic can be pretty pricy, so here is one way to make smart decisions when you shop. This may behold hat to many of you, but there are 2 lists that are published every year. One is called The Dirty Dozen. These are the 12 fruits and vegetables that are the [...]
How to get your child ready for school - the health perspective! As that time of year is quickly approaching I'm a little stunned, doesn't it feel like summer just started? Well, as you are planning for the big return to school, I'm sure you're thinking about clothes, shoes, books, and other supplies. You may also [...]