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Green drinks are all the rage, but have you ever heard of green soups? As winter fades and spring brings warmer weather, it's the perfect time to add more green vegetables to your day. Green vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals…

Elderberries are native to North America (Sambucus canadensis) and Europe (Sambucus nigra). Traditionally, Sambucus spp. has been used as medicine as well as food and in winemaking. Elderberries are a deep purple in color and they are higher in vita…

One of my favorite things to do in the “before-days” was going to a holiday pop-up bar and sit amongst the kitschy decor, sipping a festive bevvie. These days, I’m drinking a lot less alcohol, not only to reduce my risk of re…

Turmeric has been used as a spice for thousands of years and is gaining popularity these days due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is related to ginger root (Zingiber officinale), they are both in the Zingiberaceae pla…

Prunes, also known as dried plums, are better for your health than you might think. High in antioxidants and other good-for-you plant compounds, prunes are packed with nutrients. Prunes contain several things that give them a gentle…

In Episode 4 of The Cancer Pod, we discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly of alcohol. We’ve all heard how alcohol not only increases the risk of cancer but the risk of recurrence. So what’s a cancer person to do? Good news! …

Ginger is a spice that has been used for thousands of years, both in cooking and as medicine. It is a member of the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric and cardamom. According to Ayurveda, the ancient, holistic healing tradition from…

Gazpacho is very easy to make; all it takes is some veggies and a blender, so there’s no heating up the kitchen with a hot stove (except to peel the tomatoes, see the hint below). August is the best month for finding ripe tom…

There is an entire category of plants used in herbal medicine that are specifically targeted to help with energy and endurance. They are called adaptogenic plants, or simply adaptogens. What is an adaptogen? The suffix “gen” mea…

Fatigue is a common occurrence. Up to 45% of the population suffers from general fatigue. In fact, fatigue is the most common reason anyone seeks medical advice. General fatigue (defined as "not related to any underlying disease process") is o…