Cherries for Fighting Inflammation

Cherries for Fighting Inflammation

Succulent cherries, both sweet and tart, provide wonderful health benefits. They contain the antioxidant vitamin C along with substances called anthocyanins, both of which help scavenge those pesky free radicals that cause damage to cells, known as oxidative stress....
Stuffed Red Peppers with Kale & Rice

Stuffed Red Peppers with Kale & Rice

I grew up on stuffed bell peppers. One of my grandma’s favorite recipes to make us. She would stuff them with all sorts of things but traditionally with feta, veggies, and ground beef. Over the years I’ve limited my dairy consumption and have said good-bye...
Turmeric For Joint Inflammation

Turmeric For Joint Inflammation

Fight Joint Inflammation with Turmeric Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is the golden-orange spice that gives curried foods pizzazz. In Traditional Chinese and Indian Medicine, turmeric is used to treat allergies, digestive ailments, and pain. The active chemical component of...
The Power of Cat’s Claw

The Power of Cat’s Claw

The Anti-inflammatory Power of Cat’s Claw So maybe it’s not the type of claw you are thinking about that belongs to a fluffy little one. This Cat’s Claw is native to the Amazon rainforest. Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) gets its name from the...
The Red Bell of the Ball

The Red Bell of the Ball

Crisp, sweet red bell peppers are versatile and packed with nutrients. They’re loaded with the antioxidants Vitamin C and A, which support immunity and help the body fight free radicals – molecules implicated in inflammation and many disease processes....
Mate Magik Latte

Mate Magik Latte

One thing you may not know about me is that I am a latte fanatic. I love finding new recipes of ways to use herbs, spices, tonics and elixirs. It’s always a great time meeting with friends for special occasions and sharing our most recent tools, recipes, books,...