One of the most common complaints that I hear from patients and clients is that they are not sleeping well. Insomnia is the most common sleeping disorder in the United States and about 30% of the...

As a woman of shorter than average legs, it has always felt like I have to walk twice as fast just to keep up with my peers. Over the years it has become almost a joke as my friends have...

To be honest, I didn't do any measuring when I made this soup - that's the beauty of it. I love that my crockpot has the three programmable settings (high-low-warm) so whatever I cook in...

Also known as Milk vetch and Huang-qi, Astragalus membranaceous (Astragalus) has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I learned about Astragalus in the...

5 dates, pitted                                                   ...

Anyone else get that pumpkin kind of craving once temperatures dip into the forties and below and leaves start changing colors? I'm not talking about pumpkin spice latte kind of craving, more like...

Many people tend to underestimate the power of plants. In this picture alone, the healing power of at least ten different plant medicines can be seen. From powdered bark to flowers, seeds,...

Long before I became a naturopathic doctor, I loved to bake. Growing up in Southern California, we always had a lovely vegetable garden - my mom has always always always planted a garden. As I...

This salad is both light and hearty. It makes a great main dish salad. It's especially easy to through together with a little pre-prep. For example, cooking the quinoa the night before (2 cups...

I know the kale craze has come and gone, but people still ask me about it all the time. Questions like, what do I do with it? Is it really good for me? Do I need to be eating it? Is it better raw...