Chocolate Coconut Pie

This whole foods pie is very dense and very satisfying in small amounts. Coconut oil has been shown to slow aid in weight loss and slow on the onset of Alzheimer’s. Divide and freeze or plan on sharing so you don’t have lots of leftovers. If you are focusing on low carbs, experiment with stevia … Read more

Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette Ingredients: 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste A dash of honey or a pinch of sugar if too acidic Instructions: Wisk together the vinaigrette, adjust to taste with salt, pepper, honey. Add more vinegar, olive oil … Read more

Where Did My Sex Drive Go?

by Joan Haynes, NMD Have you ever found yourself saying something like, “I love my partner very much, but I just don’t want him to touch me”? Hormones Can Be the Culprit The first thing to check in a woman or a man with low libido is hormone levels. Low levels of estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and/or testosterone … Read more

Honey-glazed Salmon with Basil

Honey-glazed Salmon with Basil Ingredients 2 6-oz salmon fillets 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F Rinse salmon and pat dry. Place skin side down on a baking pan, lightly oiled with extra virgin olive oil. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, … Read more

Recommendations for Preventing and Treating the Flu

Joan Haynes, NMD Prevention Read the “8 Natural Tips to Prevent a Cold” on WebMD for the basics. Boost your immune system Eliminate or reduce sugar. Sugar decreases the activity of white blood cells, your primary immune defense system. A quality multivitamin, fish oil and probiotics will go a long way to ensure your immune … Read more

Delicious, Quick, Easy, Beautiful Roasted Vegetables

by Anne Woodhouse, CHN Roast Vegetables Most vegetables are delicious roasted!  Prep the vegetables by peeling (if appropriate) and cutting them in to the desired size and shape.   Put each type of vegetable into a bowl and toss with enough olive oil to coat with a dash of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.  … Read more

Avocado, Almond and Pomegranate Salad

Avocado, Almond and Pomegranate Salad Ingredients ½ head of butter lettuce 1 small avocado peeled and sliced 2 Tablespoons toasted sliced almonds 2 Tablespoons fresh pomegranate seeds ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced Ingredients – Vinaigrette 2 Tablespoon of champagne or white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1 clove garlic crushed … Read more

Could It Be Your Gallbladder?

Joan Haynes, NMD Do you suffer from bloating, gas, belching, or abdominal pain with meals? If so, maybe your gallbladder is causing the symptoms. The gallbladder is a digestive organ located in the upper right portion of the abdomen directly underneath the liver. The liver makes bile which is stored and concentrated in the gallbladder. As … Read more

Could it be my Thyroid?

by Joan Haynes, NMD The thyroid gland makes hormones that control the basic activity (metabolism) of every cell in the body. Hypothyroid (too little thyroid) symptoms: Fatigue, weight gain, depression, coarse and dry hair; hair loss, dry and scaly skin, constipation, frequent infections, hoarse voice, inability to lose weight with diet/exercise, loss of outer edge … Read more