Well-Prepared Natural Travel Kit

by Joan Haynes, NMD Buy a basic first-aid travel kit and add your own natural medicines There are a wide variety of basic travel kits available for basic first aid. Here is a list of sites that supply them. Choose your kit based on how long your trip is and the availability of the nearest … Read more

Dry Skin Brushing

by Joan Haynes, NMD Skin is the largest organ of our body.  With regular skin brushing, you help your lymph system to improve its circulation to rid your body of toxins.  It also increases cell renewal by removing dead skin layers and can even reduce the appearance of cellulite. Buy a natural, not synthetic, bristle … Read more

Homemade Electrolyte Drink

Recipe In a large glass such as quart jar: Filtered water (and optional ice).  Fill 9/10ths of the way full.  Sugar sweetened beverage such as lemonade*.  Fill remaining 1/10 of jar.  ¼ – ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt or commercial electrolytes**. The Importance of Electrolytes: Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric … Read more

Heartburn – Get Relief with Naturopathic Medicine

by Joan Haynes, NMD Up at night with heartburn?  Worried about the side effects of acid blocking prescriptions?  Learn what other options you can explore to tame the discomfort and optimize your digestion and thereby your overall health. Conventional medicine offers patients little insight into the cause of heartburn and instead puts a band aid … Read more

Ruby Beets with Balsamic Glaze & Fresh Herbs

from Joan Haynes, NMD Potent antioxidant powerhouses, the mighty beet will bring a splash of color and rich flavor to your harvest table. Recipe from www.organicvalley.coop Servings: 8 Ingredients: 3 pounds beets – scrubbed and trimmed 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons organic butter (if dairy sensitive substitute gee or non-dairy … Read more

Winter Salad

from Joan Haynes, NMD Winter Salad – Roasted Cauliflower, Dates, Red Onion & Parsley Lettuce based salads can feel cold in the winter, this salad is lower carb, crunchy, and fresh tasting.  Great for dinner or left over the next day for a packed lunch. Recipe from Carmen at http://www.everylastbite.com Servings: 4 Ingredients Roasted Cauliflower 1 medium … Read more

Our Winter Holiday Gift to You – Recipes!

Our practitioners and staff have gathered some healthy & yummy recipes for you. All these recipes are wheat, dairy, egg, sugar, and soy free but are full of flavor! Enjoy! Click here  to print them all at once. Winter Salad from Joan Haynes, NMD A lettuce salad can sometimes feel too cold in the winter, this roasted … Read more

Nervines:  Herbs to Take the Edge Off

by Joan Haynes, NMD Life can be stressful (sometimes overwhelming) and when we come home from our demanding work day to our demanding home life, lots of us reach for an alcoholic beverage to help us relax.  But instead, consider a cup of tea that accomplishes the same goals, but without the long-term negative side … Read more

How to Turn Coffee into a Super Food

by Joan Haynes, NMD I’m a coffee lover, as are many of my patients.  Instead of feeling guilty about our habit, let’s focus on how to drink this delicious brew to improve our health:   Here are some highlights of health improvements you can look forward to: Better Cognition The daily and long term performance … Read more

Kale and Biotin Can Interfere with Thyroid Function and Lab Reports

By Joan Haynes, NMD Kale and Other Cruciferous Veggies Kale is a cruciferous vegetable related to other well-known healthy veggies such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. Cruciferous vegetables are unique in that they are rich sources of healthy, sulfur-containing compounds known as glucosinolates.  Glucosinolates form a substance called goitrin that can suppress the function … Read more