Treating Nausea With Ginger
Ginger is an underground stem, or rhizome, of the plant Zingiber officinale and it is a super remedy for nausea commonly used to treat motion sickness, food poisoning, and nausea during pregnancy and...
View ArticleMake Your Own Vegetable Stock
It is so easy to make stock and making it at home ensures a freshness that can not be obtained in stores. You can also ensure all the ingredients are organic and extra herbs can be added as desired....
View ArticleCabbage Soup
Cabbage is a source of beta carotene, vitamin C, fiber, and the anti-cancer compounds indole-3-carbinole (I3C) and sulphoraphane. Cabbage has been shown to reduce the risk of some cancers, especially...
View ArticleMiso Soup
Miso is an excellent source of vitamin K and a wonderful fermented food source of probiotic (friendly) bacteria that is beneficial to the intestinal tract. Seaweed is a great source of iodine which so...
View Article‘Tis The Season to get Gingered!
We are loving this ginger blossom sparkling beverage with vanilla and lime made by SIPP eco beverage. It is made entirely with organic ingredients and only lightly sweetened with agave nectar. This...
View ArticleBeef Tenderloin With Shallot Mustard Sauce
This beef tenderloin dish is devine! The mustard and balsamic sauce has a rich flavor without the calories and fat typical in French sauces such as Bearnaise. This recipe is our new favorite beef dish...
View ArticleTreating Indoor House Dust and Dust Mite Allergies
Indoor allergies to house dust and dust mite allergies seem to becoming more and more common. Symptoms may include nasal congestion, eye inflammation, and asthma. Here are some helpful facts and steps...
View ArticleLoving Organic Dark Cacao Macaroons!
One lucky duck macaroons Dark cacao macaroons are one of our favorite healthy snacks! They are a perfect solution to a sugar craving, containing antioxidants such as cacao and coconut and the low...
View Article12 Immune Boosting Strategies To Prevent Cold & Flu
Cold and flu season is in full swing and even reaching epidemic levels in some areas of the country. Follow these 12 immune boosting tips to prevent viruses, bacteria, and other invaders from making...
View ArticleThai Butternut Squash Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil red curry paste 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 1 carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 onion, diced 4 cups cubed butternut squash, fresh or [...]
View ArticleBuy The Book: Minding My Mitochondria by Dr. Terry Wahls
The Wahls Protocol is a diet that focuses on protecting the brain’s myelin and supporting the body’s mitochondria. Dr. Wahls says that a diet rich in non-starchy vegetables, green leaves, whole fruits,...
View ArticleAvoiding Toxins in the Nail Salon
There are 10,000 chemicals used in nail products, 89% of which have not been evaluated for safety. In the US, there is presently no independent governing agency that reviews cosmetic ingredients for...
View ArticleRoasted Garlic Soup
This is our favorite soup recipe of all time. The garlic and balsamic add the perfect bite to an otherwise simple ingredient list. The health benefits of garlic include antibacterial and antiviral...
View ArticleGrass Fed Meat and Dairy
Grass is a cow’s natural food. Today the cows we eat are grown by profit-driven corporations which artificially increase the growth cycle of animals in order to achieve the largest size in the shortest...
View ArticleThe Urban Clinic Coconut Antioxidant Smoothie
This is a lighter, more refreshing version of our triple antioxidant smoothie. The coconut flakes and coconut water create the light nutty flavor and adding banana offers more calories and fiber. Try...
View ArticleYou’re Invited: How to Read a Product Label
You’re invited to a special free event brought to you by the Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center. On Monday, February 25 at 9:00am, Sarah Evans, PhD will host an [...]
View ArticleLoving David’s Tea!
Davids TeaWe are loving David's Tea for the wide range of exotic flavors and interesting organic varieties such as our favorites "Organic Blueberry Jam" and "Organic Cream of Earl Grey".
View ArticleLoving The Protein Bakery!
Brownies and cookies are some of our favorite afternoon treats and we are thrilled to have discovered so many protein-packed varieties made by the Protein Bakery in NYC. Free of fat, preservatives, and...
View ArticleThe Urban Clinic Immune Boosting Stir Fry
The Urban Clinic Immune Boosting stir fry features shitake and maitake mushrooms, which are the varieties Dr. Andrew Weil recommends for their antiviral and immune-enhancing properties. Mushrooms have...
View ArticleYou’re Invited: Dodging Deception, How the Science Behind BPA is Being...
Bisphenol A (BPA) -- a chemical used in plastics, aluminum cans, and receipt paper -- is found in the bodies of virtually all Americans. Despite scientific evidence that suggests otherwise, chemical...
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