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
INGREDIENTS ½ pound peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash (I used 2 ½ cups cooked squash or pumpkin or a mixture of the two) 1 1/2 cups rice flour ¼ cup rice protein powder (optional) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 Tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice = (3/4 … Read more
By Joan Haynes, NMD High in nutrients and low in calories, kale is an ideal food to eat regularly. There are over 60 nutrients found in kale. It is a rich source of the antioxidants lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Kale also contains manganese, copper, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin … Read more
Joan Haynes, NMD Feeling more chilly than those around you? Some causes could be a low thyroid, anemia, diabetes or Raynaud’s Syndrome. Here’s how to find out. Lab Tests Our office or your doctor can run some of the following tests. Tests are selected depending on any other symptoms or health concerns you may have. … Read more
by Joan Haynes, NMD Here’s a great recipe for Gluten-Free Tortillas (Italian Crepes). These can be used as pancakes, crepes, wraps, or even sandwich bread. These are great to make in big bunches and store in the freezer. This recipe makes 6 Ingredients: 6 eggs (one egg per tortilla) make your own Gulten Free flour: … Read more
by Joan Haynes, NMD If your vacation plans this summer involve travel to a foreign country, here are some tips to ensure your health stays in tip-top shape while you’re gone. Foreign lands mean foreign bugs, ones that our immune systems are less adapted too. If you are headed to a place where parasites are … Read more
Joan Haynes, NMD In addition to my busy family practice for the last 18 years, I’ve been studying cancer and treating patients with cancer for almost 14 years. The world of integrative cancer care is taking off. With so much research being done, educating my patients about new evidence-based therapies is exciting. I just returned … Read more
Warming Sock Treatment A natural method of stimulating the immune system and helping to zap a cold or flu is called the “wet sock” or “warming sock” treatment. This hydrotherapy treatment, which is commonly prescribed by Naturopathic Physicians, involves putting on ice-cold socks and … are you ready for this? … sleeping in them! It … Read more