Every herbalist has a plant with which they have developed a connection. One of mine is Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata). Although I learned about this plant some time ago, I have recently built a deeper connection with it personally and for clinical consideration. 

When hearing the word “passi...

It’s proven: 31 percent of people in the United States are at risk for a deficiency in at least one vitamin or mineral essential for good health. It may be hard to imagine that we don’t get enough nutrition when we see abundant food available 24/7, but it’s true. A recent study showed the top five n...

We have all heard that stress is not good for our health, and the World Health Organization has deemed stress the epidemic of the 21st century. Called the “silent killer.” Even though we have heard this time and time again, we may not take the time to understand what the big hoopla is all about full...

When you’re embarking on a journey of eating better and living a healthier lifestyle, one of the very first steps to take is learning how to balance your plate. I like to call this the magic plate because balancing your plate of 3 key components; protein, fat, and carbs/fiber, you’re are magically c...

Eating more healthy and clean really does require one to think about cooking at home more. Eating out and taking out is convenient, but it doesn’t always allow us to make the best choices. Meal prepping can save you time and money since you’re buying and preparing home-cooked food in advance. You ma...

Having the “blues,” feeling “down in the dumps,” having constant stress and anxiety; when these feelings occur over an extended period of time, it can change our biochemical responses, possibly leading to depression. Essential oils may assist in getting you out of the rut. In this article, we will e...

Tea tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) is one of those oils that is crucial to have as a staple in your essential oil collection. I once read somewhere that tea tree is like a first aid kit in a bottle. This is the perfect analogy, as the active compounds found in tea tree help support our body’s immun...

When you are adopting healthier habits, it can become overwhelming as to where to start. You might be asking yourself what to eat, what supplements to take, and whether or not to detox. Although I am very big on listening to your body, having a tool to target your focus is a game changer. The ZYT...