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Oregano Oil: What’s All the Hype?

Oregano has become one of the most popular herbs for its medicinal properties, particularly for fighting infections like colds & flu, and boosting immunity. This is one impressive herb. I am always delighted when a traditional remedy has not only proven itself time and time again in its popular use, but also stands up to the scrutiny of medical science and rigorous research โ€“ and oregano fits the bill. This is a guest blog from Botanica.

8 Unusual Allergy Treatments

8 Unusual Allergy Treatments

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND A lot of people reach for over-the-counter allergy medications at this time of year. Itโ€™s not hard to understand: when youโ€™re sneezing, stuffed up, low on energy and physically uncomfortable itโ€™s natural to want something that acts fast to...

Health food forerunner turns 40

Health food forerunner turns 40

by Tiffany Mayer After four decades in business, it would be easy to think that there would be little in the way of surprises anymore. But Jason Sebeslav, owner of the 40-year-old Peanut Mill Natural Foods Market, is always caught off guard when people discover what...

My Elimination Diet Trip: Part 2 – Elimination

My Elimination Diet Trip: Part 2 – Elimination

With the three-day detox phase completed, itโ€™s now time to head into the elimination phase. You will expand on your foods from phase 1, yet still eat foods free from the most common allergens. This means no dairy, gluten, corn, soy, yeast, nuts, caffeine, eggs and more.

8 Signs You Have a Hormone Imbalance

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND How many women have you spoken to lately who feel fabulous โ€“ balanced, rested and ready to conquer the world? Iโ€™d guess the answer is somewhere between none and few. In my clinical practice I treat hundreds of women each year and I hear the...

My Elimination Diet Trip: Part 1 – The Detox

My Elimination Diet Trip: Part 1 – The Detox

Have you been experiencing headaches or bloating? Struggling to get through your day because your energy is so low? If youโ€™ve had these symptoms — or others like skin conditions, joint problems or anxiety — you most likely have also tried cleansing or maybe a Candida diet.

My Whole30 Life: Final week (or, if the jeans fit…)

My Whole30 Life: Final week (or, if the jeans fit…)

As I approached the final days of my month on the Whole30 eating plan, I reflected on the fact that I actually wasnโ€™t eager for it to be over. I wasnโ€™t โ€œjonesingโ€ for sugar, nor dairy, grains or *gasp* even wine!

My Whole30 Life: A month of clean eating – Week 3

My Whole30 Life: A month of clean eating – Week 3

I am feeling so optimistic about this way of eating. As I head into the home stretch, I know this is not a fad diet for me. Bloating and digestive issues have drastically improved. My energy continues to be stable, with no afternoon slumps at all.

Supplements to help with depression

by Dr. Marita Schauch, BSc, ND Iโ€™ve taken some time this month to explore depression, given how Seasonal Effective Disorder (SAD) tends to run rampant at this time of winter. Iโ€™m a firm believer in people feeling empowered around their health care, and donโ€™t...

My Whole30 Life: A month of clean eating – Week 2

My Whole30 Life: A month of clean eating – Week 2

I continue to be amazed at how great I feel and how eating this way is not nearly as difficult as I had expected. Meal planning continues to be necessary and a priority. I am rarely hungry between meals and hardly feel the need to โ€œsnackโ€.