When school starts back up, there is an even greater need to make sure children are as healthy as possible. Properly fed children will have less digestive problems, behavioral issues, allergies and fatigue. They will be happier because of it, and so will their parents! In order for children to have optimal health both physically and emotionally, parents need to make sure … [Read more...]
Eating Your G-BOMBS
By Dorene Garvin When our moms taught us to eat our vegetables as youngsters, it was more beneficial than any of us realized. Modern scientific study has pinpointed the powerful role phytochemicals in plants play in preventing disease. I would like to share specifically the cancer fighting properties of certain common foods that we need to be eating every day. Dr. Joel … [Read more...]
Moving Into Spring: Cleansing
Now is a good time to plan a cleanse for early spring into summer. This helps the body to refresh and renew to prepare for allergy season and clean out toxins stored during winter. It is best to do a mild cleanse rather than a harsh fasting type. There are several recipes for cleansing teas for the liver and kidneys and respiratory and lymphatic systems available on the … [Read more...]
Supporting Pregnancy Naturally
Pregnancy is such an amazing opportunity to create a foundation for your little person’s future, and this responsibility can weigh heavily on mom when she feels less than optimal. Fortunately, there are many natural healing options for mom to consider when facing some of the less-than perfect symptoms or discomforts often accompanying pregnancy. Since safety for baby takes … [Read more...]
Bliss Cafe Offers Good Karma, Healthy Food
Bliss Cafe, a vegan restaurant in downtown San Luis Obispo, offers good karma and healthy food at its 778 Higuera St. location. According to owner David Fintel, who owns it with Palaka Sauer, the cafe offers "offer a delicious yogi-style, karma-free vegan menu to provide healthy options for those seeking a conscious and compassionate lifestyle." Bliss' mission statement is … [Read more...]
Prevention on Purpose
Every year, nearly one million Americans die due to their lifestyle. This figure constitutes nearly 40 percent of deaths accounted for annually. The top causes of death in the United States, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control, are not in fact infectious diseases such as Ebola, influenza or norovirus, but preventable conditions such as heart disease, cancer, chronic … [Read more...]
The Wellness Kitchen – A Haven of Healing
by Millie Drum “With deep appreciation for the sunshine you have brought into my life after the big storm.” -- A Wellness Kitchen patron Since completing her studies at Bauman College in Santa Cruz in 2009, Nancy Walker has watched her profession as a Therapeutic Chef unfold in ways she never imagined. Unlike other culinary programs geared for the restaurant industry, Nancy … [Read more...]
