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 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
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
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 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
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
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
Chocolate Bark with Ginger and Pistachios Ingredients 3 oz. bittersweet dark chocolate (70% to 72% cacao), chopped (1/2 cup) 2 Tbs. chopped salted pistachios 1 Tbs. chopped crystallized ginger Instructions Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Prepare the pistachios and ginger. In a double boiler (a metal bowl set over a saucepan … Read more
Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) pureed pumpkin 3/4 cup sugar or sucanat (or I use 1/2 cup maple syrup) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground allspice, optional 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional 2-3 tablespoons … Read more
Joan Haynes, NMD The most common complaint I see in my practice is fatigue. Fatigue can have many, many causes including a low thyroid, nutritional deficiencies, depression, poor sleep, etc. However, generally unrecognized in conventional medicine, adrenal fatigue is something I see quite commonly. The adrenal glands are your stress-defense team. Extreme or prolonged stress … Read more