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Homemade Protein Bars
Dr. Marsha Hamilton I have been trying out various recipes on my quest to find a perfect, or at least a better, protein bar. There has been a steady increase of pretty good options on the market, but it hasn’t deterred me from creating my own. My goals were simple: it...
The Dirty Dozen: 12 Chemicals to Remove From Your Cosmetics and Home
By Dr. Stephanie Auerbach 1) Parabens (Methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl parabens) - Parabens are popular cosmetic preservatives that also happen to mimic estrogen, which is why they are being extensively researched in their possible roles in estrogen-dependent cancers...
Coconut Water: A Good Choice For All Athletes
By Dr. Marsha Hamilton Coconut water has become a very popular beverage and happens to be full of health benefits. Coconut water is from young, green coconuts and differs from coconut milk, which is a mix of coconut water and coconut meat. With its vitamin, mineral,...
An Introduction to Essential Oils
By Dr. Stephanie Auerbach, ND What are essential Oils? Essential oils are the volatile liquids that are distilled from plants (including parts such as the seeds, bark, leaves, stems, roots, flowers and fruit). The word "Volatile" may seem like something negative, but...
Recent Studies of Interest
Dara Cantor, MAcOM, LAc - Paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) was recently proven in a major review to be unhelpful for back pain and arthritis as well as being toxic to the body. Why not try acupuncture, which has been shown in numerous studies and reviews to be...
To Ice or Not to Ice?: External Applications for Injuries and Pain
By Dara Cantor, MAcOM, LAc One of the first things many of my patients hear from me when they present to my office with sprains, strains, arthritis, or other musculoskeletal injuries is "Don't ice it!" Influenced by Chinese traditional medicine theory, I am a strong...
Sore Throat? Try a Carrot Poultice
A carrot poultice is a great way to soothe a sore throat and is easily prepared in your own kitchen. Poultices are simply medicinal ingredients spread onto a cloth and applied to the body to help draw out toxins, soothe inflammation and help fight infections. Carrot...
How To Fight Insomnia Naturally
One of the hardest parts of our modern lifestyles is the way most of us see sleep as a luxury rather than a necessity. But if you suffer from insomnia, you’ll start to understand just how much we need sleep to function at an optimal level. Insomnia actually affects an...
Winter: A Time of Rest, Renewal, and the Return of the seed of Yang
By Dara Cantor, MAcOM, L.Ac The winter season is an important time in ancient Chinese philosophy, and the winter solstice marked a crucial transition in nature and in human life. Chinese medicine principles are based on the rhythmic cycles of nature. The more we are...
Recipe: Crockpot Sweet Potato Basil Soup
By Dr. Stephanie Auerbach, N.D. Serves: 3-4 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and diced (I prefer white sweet potatoes) ½ yellow onion, sliced 1 (14oz) can of coconut milk 1 cup vegetable broth 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon dried basil salt and...
Easy Peppermint Mocha and Chocolate Peppermint Candy
It's that time of year again, there's a chill in the air and the mornings require a little something extra to help warm you up. If you're looking for a healthier spin on a yummy holiday drink, try this simple peppermint mocha recipe! Peppermint Mocha Ingredients 1...
Warming Socks
Clear a Cold & Help You Sleep This treatment is not safe for everyone so please check in with your doctor first. Warming socks is a form of hydrotherapy, a technique that uses water as a therapeutic tool to increase blood flow and lymphatic drainage, stimulate the...