Warming spices are a wonderful addition to winter teas, offering comfort, flavor, and health benefits. Spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom have been used for centuries to warm the body and boost immunity, making them perfect for cozy winter days. Here are the top spices to try, along with a simple, delicious recipe to make […]
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Tips to Keep the Holiday Season Joyful The holiday season is a joyful time, but it can also bring stress, overindulgence, and disrupted routines. As a functional naturopathic doctor, I’m sharing a few everyday tips to help you stay balanced, energized, and healthy during the holidays—without missing out on the fun. 1. Stay Hydrated and
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The holiday season is a wonderful time for kids to get creative and make heartfelt gifts for family and friends. Handmade presents allow kids to express their personalities and give something truly unique. Here are a few simple gift ideas kids can make themselves, with some guidance for extra help. 1. Homemade Hot Chocolate Jars
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Thanksgiving Poem: A Harvest of Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving! Unknown Author In fields of gold, beneath autumn skies,Where leaves fall gently as the year says goodbye,We gather together, both family and friends,To cherish the moments this season extends. For the laughter and warmth, the stories retold,For the hugs and the love that never grows old,We give
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Herbs bring both flavor and health benefits to holiday dishes, transforming traditional recipes into nutritious, aromatic delights. Here are four whole-food herbs to include in holiday cooking and why each one can make your dishes both tastier and healthier. 1. Sage: The Soothing Herb Sage is a holiday staple, especially in stuffing and roasted dishes,
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Empowering kids to help in the kitchen is a wonderful way to teach them valuable skills, encourage responsibility, and spark a love for healthy food. Cooking together can be a great bonding experience, and with a few simple tips, you can make it fun and safe. Here’s how to get kids engaged and excited about
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Halloween is one of the most exciting times for kids—dressing up, trick-or-treating, and collecting buckets full of candy! But with all the excitement comes one big challenge for parents: managing the sugar overload. While indulging in treats is part of the fun, it’s essential to be mindful of how much sugar children consume for their immediate
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The History of Halloween, a spooky fun holiday that is celebrated on October 31, has ancient roots that go back over 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain. This was a time when the Celts of Ireland, the UK, and northern France believed the boundary between the living and the dead blurred, allowing spirits
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As a parent, you’ve likely heard the familiar refrain, “But why do I have to go to bed early?” It can be challenging to explain the importance of a good night’s sleep in a way that resonates with your child. Here are a few ideas and some bedtime tips to try out. Parents note: Most
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Kids constantly ask curious questions to which we do not always know the answers. Here is a good one: why must I eat my vegetables? And if you have a picky eater, you most likely get it a lot! Why Do I Have to Eat My Vegetables? Have you ever sat at the dinner table, stared
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Why does my stomach growl? Kids constantly ask curious questions about the human body to which we do not always know the answers. I plan to do a series on some questions I have received or heard from parents that kids ask about the human body. Here is our first one! Why Does My Stomach
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