Health

In this new era of COVID-19, it is imperative to protect our health. We are encouraged by the CDC and the WHO to physically distance, wear masks and gloves in public areas, routinely wash our hands, and sanitize everything. Normally, routine exposure to germs (in a healthy body) is what builds our immune systems. Now […]

Plant-based diets have gone mainstream; and there continues to be a huge surge of interest amidst COVID-19 in finding even more plant-based options. Thanks to social media and effective journalism, people have learned of the harrowing treatment of animals during these mass culls, as well as the employees who have been exploited and forced to […]

It’s simply reality: We are not always going to be in our healthiest state of mind, particularly in these unprecedented times. It is important to be able to realize and accept this, and allow space to heal. We all have cumulative stressors in our lives, which is why finding personal means of release is critical. […]

Mushrooms have been used for their potent medicinal properties across the globe for millennia, but have recently had a resurgence in popularity. They are used for their immune-boosting and antimicrobial properties, inflammation reduction, cognition enhancement, adaptogenic (stress-regulating) properties, and even for fighting cancer. Each mushroom variety offers a unique set of nutritional and healing qualities; […]

It’s winter, and people are sick with colds and flus all around us. It’s an important time to preemptively give ourselves a natural immune boost. Let’s face it – antibiotics are overused, if not abused. Repeated or long-term antibiotic use can destroy our gut biome, and kill the good bacteria along with the bad, leaving […]