Tiffani Huckels Inflammation. It’s a buzzword in health, especially as you age. But most people I talk to don’t know much about it … What does it really mean? I want to explain 3 things today. Because understanding inflammation is important if you have ANY health challenges currently … AND if you want to avoid health issues in … Read more
Along with wheat and barley, oats are another excellent example of a grass that is both a food and a medicine. With a long history of cultivation as a food crop, oats originated in three separate geographic regions, Abyssinia, the Mediterranean and China. Today, oats (Avena sativa) are grown in the U.S., Canada, Russia, Turkey, … Read more
Have you ever been served a meal with a sprig of parsley on the plate as a garnish? It used to be a common practice, although you don’t see it as much these days. If you do see parsley on your plate, though, I hope you eat it. Parsley is more than just a fancy … Read more
Are you still drinking lemon water? If not… why not?  Lemon water is the perfect way to hydrate, purify, and revitalize your body each morning. Lemon water is a good source of vitamins C and B and minerals such as calcium and magnesium. It is excellent for weight loss, the immune system, alkalizing the … Read more
Healthy bones make us strong and independent. Bone loss puts us at risk for fractures, disability, and an end to our freedom. My grandma was very active and independent into her 90s, until she fell, fractured her leg, and was never able to walk again, spending the last year of her life bed-bound in a … Read more
We learn more and more every day about the links between chronic disease, diabetes, gut health, and blood sugar management. Below we will discuss if you should be taking probiotics for chronic disease and diabetes, and what to look for when selecting a probiotic supplement. Probiotics and diabetes: should you be taking one? If you’re … Read more
Kapha can be brought back into balance by eating the right foods. Read below to find out what you can eat to help pacify this dosha. Fruits Fruits that pacify kapha will generally be somewhat astringent and only mildly sweet. Dried fruits are acceptable, on occasion, but should only be enjoyed in small quantities … Read more
Literally meaning “three fruits,” triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal formulation consisting of three fruits native to the Indian subcontinent: amalaki (Emblica officinalis), bibhitaki, (Terminalia belerica), and haritaki (Terminalia chebula). Also known as “triphala churna,” it is one of the most popular formulas in Ayurveda and has many health benefits for all three of Ayurveda’s dosha constitutions. … Read more
Dating back to ancient Egypt, and perhaps even further, cultures have understood the importance of the heart in relation to the body and spirit. The idea that this key organ is connected with our stressors and emotions, for instance, dates back to the Egyptians, who believed that the heart was the source of not only … Read more
It’s that time of year again, the days are getting longer and warmer and you are venturing outdoors with increased excitement. If you’re an allergy sufferer, this time of year may also present some apprehension. Will this year be as bad as the last? Could it be worse? Will it be obvious it’s “just allergies”? … Read more
