Author Archives: Heart of Wellness

Astragalus (Astragalus spp.)

For centuries, Astragalus root has been used to strengthen the blood and spleen and – [...]

Medicinal Mushroom Blend

For thousands of years, practitioners of Eastern Medicine, Native Americans and indigenous cultures have used [...]

Organic Wild Mushroom Risotto

Traditionally an Autumn favorite, wild mushroom risotto can be enjoyed year-round. It’s an excellent meal [...]

Fabulous Fungi? The Nutritional Benefits of Mushrooms

Throughout history mushrooms have been regarded as magical and mysterious, a delicacy, and deadly. Foragers [...]

Keep Your Immune System in Peak Condition

The Great Defender: that’s our immune system, uniquely designed to keep us healthy and defend [...]

Food Allergens: Testing How the Body Responds

Food allergies occur when the body has an adverse or abnormal response to a food. [...]

The ADHD – Diet Connection

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): an abnormal defect of moral control in otherwise high functioning children. [...]

Relax With Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

You walk into a massage therapy office needing relief and balance. You breathe in a [...]

Probiotics: Manage Food Allergies and Enhance Immunity

Listen to your gut. And make sure to protect it. A balanced gastrointestinal system plays [...]

Quinoa Pudding (dairy-free)

Craving rice pudding? This dairy-free alternative pairs the health benefits of gluten-free quinoa with coconut, [...]

Quinoa: Supergrain / Superfood

Ancient Inca warriors believed quinoa increased their stamina, so it shouldn’t be surprising that modern-day [...]

Soothe Back Pain with Restorative Yoga

A mind-body practice, Yoga combines physical poses called asanas, breathing exercises, and guided meditation in [...]