Quick and Easy Destress Techniques You Can Do Anywhere   We all experience stress in our daily lives. Work, family, and social pressures can all contribute to mounting stress, which can seriously impact our physical and mental well-being. But there are some simple strategies you can use to help keep your stress levels under control. Let’s look at six practical tips that will help you destress.    Set Realistic Goals  One of the leading causes ...

What to Include in Your Naturopathic First Aid Kit  Plus How to Remove a Tick & Prevent Insect Bites While the spring and summer months bring us some much-needed sunshine and warm weather, with this comes seasonal allergies, bee stings, insect bites (including bites from infected ticks), sunburn, and itchy rashes from contact with skin-irritating plants such as poison ivy and poison oak. There’s also the possibility of injury while camping, biking, hiking, swimming, boating, ...

A food journal is an organized record of what you eat, including the amount, time consumed, and any following symptoms. Aside from revealing possible food sensitivities, it's also an effective and insightful tool for tracking how diet and eating habits affect your overall health. It is difficult to know what changes to make in our diets if we are unaware of what we consume. A food journal allows us to reflect on the nutritional factors ...

Is Chronic Lyme Disease Your Root Cause?   Many of you are already familiar with my Lyme journey, which I wrote about last year in honor of Lyme Disease Awareness Month. I shared a bit about my history with Lyme disease, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’s, and discussed how Lyme infections can be a major trigger for autoimmunity and complex chronic illness. And while there are many potential root causes of thyroid dysfunction, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and other ...

How To Make Nutrient-Dense Salads That Keep You Full   Salads are a popular go-to meal for many people looking to eat healthy. Salads can be the perfect option if you're looking for a light lunch or an accompaniment to a main course. But what makes the perfect salad? What ingredients and combinations should you use to create a delicious, nutritious, balanced meal?    Here are some tips for making the best salads:   Choose ...

Are you looking for healthy and delicious snack options to fuel your day? Eating the right snacks throughout the day can help keep you energized and productive. Protein-packed snacks are ideal for a mid-day pick-me-up, as they provide essential amino acids that help build muscle, support your metabolism, and provide endless energy. Let’s take a look at some easy and delicious protein-packed snacks that will fuel your day.    Nuts  Nuts are an excellent source ...