With all the highs and lows we’re seeing in our weather this month, perhaps its no surprise to see lots of kids with coughs and scratchy throats. In my experience, nothing soothes a scratchy, irritated throat like a nice cup of Throat Coat tea from Traditional Medicinals. The Just for Kids line by Traditional Medicinals […]
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Worldwide Demand for Quinoa Up Threefold
Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”), the mother grain of the Incas, has become the darling of the foodie and health-nut world. Deliciously nutty, quinoa is the only grain that is a complete protein, perhaps because it’s more of a seed than an actual grain, even though we use it like a grain. Naturally gluten-free, quinoa flour offers […]
Everyday Shea Body Wash
Not only do I love the lotion from Everyday Shea, but I love their story, too. Now that I’ve tried their body wash, I’m hooked. Everyday Shea uses fair trade shea butter, coconut oil, and essential oils to create luxuriously moisturizing skin products without any of the harsh chemicals or ingredients found in mainstream skin […]
Take Every Day Steps to Avoid Coming Down with the Flu
Last week, CBS channel 4 visited my house to film my best tips for keeping your house flu- and sickness-free. This follows my series over the last month or two of flu avoidance, prevention and treatment strategies. It was fun, and I hope you find it useful as we make our way toward the end […]
A Cuppa Tea: the Antidote to Stress
I’ve always loved the British tradition of pausing for a cup of tea in the late afternoon as a break in the day to relax and release stress. It turns out that compounds in green and black tea chemically help you de-stress and studies have shown that tea drinkers are less stressed than non-tea drinkers. […]
