Author Archives: Heart of Wellness

Herbs and Pets: Don’t Put Your Pet’s Health at Risk

When it comes to herbs for pets, just as with people, there is a lot [...]

The Grain-Free Food Debate: Good, Bad or Indifferent?

The health benefits of different brands of pet foods, particularly grain-free ones, is a big [...]

Holistic Medicine and Your Pets

Just like people have a choice in healthcare, today’s pet owner has the option to [...]

Nutrient Tracking for More Healthful Eating

Keeping track of the nutritional quality of your meals can help you identify where you [...]

Spicy Chili Bean Cakes

Just when you thought summer couldn’t get any hotter, this recipe lands in your inbox. [...]

Catnip: A Soothing Botanical Remedy

Many intriguing stories come along with the herb, catnip (Nepeta cataria), also known as catmint. [...]

Nutritional Yeast: It’s NOOCH What You Think

Though the origins of the name aren’t quite clear, nooch, or nutritional yeast, is a [...]

Beans…Good for You, Good for the Planet

Beans are a terrific example of a healthful food that provides what foodies call “sustainable [...]

The What, Why & How of Plant-based Nutrition, for Everyone

Here’s something that might surprise you: not all plant-based diets require elimination of meat. From [...]

Sunbathe Safely to Produce Natural Vitamin D

You’re about to hear sunbathing advice that is contrary to everything you’ve been taught about [...]

Do You D2 or D3? Which Form of Vitamin D is Best for You?

You may be wondering how much Vitamin D you need in a nutritional supplement and [...]

Celery: A Surprising Medicinal Herb

Crunchy, delicately salty by nature, and packed with hydration, celery stalks (Apium graveolens​) are a [...]