How I Made My Brain Work Better

A couple of years ago, my brain was feeling pretty foggy.  I felt like I could not concentrate as well as I used to be able to.  I felt like my brain was not making the proper connections, like processes were not going through all the way.  I hear this a lot from my patients. […]

You Can Make Your Own Herbal Teas

When using herbs for medicinal purposes, we must prepare them properly.   Herbal infusion from leaves or flowers: Use 1 T. dry herbs per cup of water (use a single herb or blend a few together) Directions: Use a coffee press or Mason jar with tight fitting lid. Place herbs into container. Pour boiling water over the […]

Eat Your Spring Lawn

Here in Indiana, we are beginning to see the green return to our lawns. With that green are some important medicinal plants we should not ignore.  One of the first spring green plants to arrive is dandelion.  Yes, those pesky plants that seed so easily and many work very hard to eradicate. Dandelions are full of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins A, C, and K […]

5 Easy Tips to Help You Feel Healthy this Spring

1. Eat more greens! Begin eating more salads and other greens of the season, such as kale, collards, and broccoli. 2. Skin brushing. Use a loofah or natural bristle brush to stimulate the skin.  This will rid the skin of old cells, generate new cells, and assist the natural detoxing of the skin. 3. Start a new fitness program. Get out there and walk.  Set a […]