How’s everyone doing out there? Hope you are well and finding a way to enjoy more time at home if you are working from home, self-quarantined, or just following the experts’ suggestions to avoid exposure to Covid-19. I am working part time at Evergreen Nutrition where we are restricting customer[Read More…]
Nutrition
Strengthen immune system with veggies, soup
With Covid-19 virus getting closer and closer to home I am fielding many questions regarding what to do if we catch this bug. As with other potential illnesses prevention is a key. As your mother told you back in the day … eat your vegetables!! Mothers have a great innate[Read More…]
CBD: Got ‘bliss’?
Pass by any of your local markets and health food stores, and you’ll see signs and posters touting the many choices of CBD (Cannabidiol) products available, derived from the much-maligned agricultural hemp plant. When you take a closer look at these products, you’ll learn that they may help with common[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Keep immunity up and coronavirus at bay
News of coronavirus is now getting closer to home. The first advice we typically hear is to wash our hands frequently. Use plenty of hot water and soap for at least 20 seconds, rinse and repeat. If you have any respiratory symptoms, please wear a face mask to reduce sharing[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Mushrooms provide many positive health benefits
Photo provided/Mushroom Council Are you looking for ways to support your immune system, blood sugar balance, brain health, liver health, respiratory health and hormonal balance, and boost your energy level? Well, the ”fungus among us” – a.k.a., mushrooms – may be what you’ve been looking for. The estimated number of[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: February is Heart Health Month
In February we will celebrate Heart Health Month, and a favorite heart- (and chocolate-) related holiday: Valentine’s Day. There’s no better way to celebrate this time of year than to share with those we love hacks (tips) for supporting cardiovascular health. Fortunately, in the nutrition field we have many guides[Read More…]
ABCs of safe essential oil use for humans and pets
File photo A popular class I offer at Natural Grocers is a beginner’s guide to the use of essential oils. In this class we explore the basics about these oils, how they are produced, how and why to safely use them, how we can benefit from their use, and a[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Try comfort food with a keto twist
Part of my work as a health coach is helping people find healthier food choices when they come to me asking for this guidance. They want to be healthier and manage their weight, often not knowing where to start. Many of you, especially during New Year’s Resolution season are trying[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Read all about it: ‘Herbal medicine’ releases third edition
Updated version of Dr. Sharol Tilgner’s expanded third addition of ”Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth.” Whenever possible I am excited to share with you my favorite resources that empower us to help ourselves as we work towards better health. These days, DIY (Do It Yourself) is trending,[Read More…]
Nutritionally speaking: Sea-salty new year
File photo Staying hydrated while maintaining a healthy sodium and trace mineral balance is key to any dietary program. But what is salt? Sodium chloride (salt) is present in ocean water, and makes up 75% of the ”salt” in seawater. In our bodies, salt teams up with potassium – our[Read More…]