Edamame in the pod Ingredients: 4 cups edamame in their pods (frozen) Coarse sea salt or Kosher salt Instructions: Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot, add ½ teaspoon salt. Add edamame pods and bring back to a boil, boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain in a colander, toss with the coarse sea salt … Read more
Joan Haynes, NMD A Health Savings Account (HAS) makes a lot of sense for people who would rather spend their money on alternative medicine instead of paying for insurance premiums for health care they don’t use. In Idaho, Naturopathic Medicine and/or massage is covered by some, but not all insurance companies. Instead of paying high … Read more
Rainbow Bean Salad Ingredients: 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans 1 medium onion thinly sliced and then cut in half 2 carrots, sliced diagonally ½ red pepper, finely diced ½ yellow pepper, finely diced 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced diagonally into thirds 3 Tbsps chopped parsley ½ tsp. dill weed Instructions: Sauté onions until soft. … Read more
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 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
Joan Haynes, NMD This article is not intended to tell you which vitamins to buy specifically, but rather how to make an informed decision. You are making a financial choice in your vitamin purchase; choosing the highest quality vitamin makes your purchase worthwhile. Why do I need to take a multiple vitamin and mineral (MVM) … Read more
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