In order to make sure you’re getting the most out of your food, your body needs the right conditions. Once you’ve finished eating, take 60 seconds, sit down, and do nothing; just count to 60. It will take at most 5 minutes out of your day, and it will do wonders in preventing things like gas, bloating, heartburn, and indigestion.
—Chris Pickrell, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Try making catnip popsicles for their soothing, cooling action. These herbal popsicles will keep kids calm and hydrated when ill. Catnip also helps to lower fevers.
—Alexis Touyz, Homeopathic Physician
A nasal irrigation and oral rinse with salt water once a day makes the virus go away.
—Anna Sienicka, Homeopathic Physician
In the Spring, we need to eat foods that can reawaken our energy, which has been hibernating all Winter long. Look for fresh, seasonal foods such as sprouts, asparagus, rhubarb, fiddle heads, radishes, new potatoes and maple syrup.
—Brenna Enright Acupuncture, Herbalist
Stretch into Spring! Raise your arms and stretch slowly to each side, then stand in a neutral position with knees slightly bent and swing your arms left and right whilst doing gentle spinal twists. This helps your Liver energy to flow freely.
—Naomi Frank, Chinese Medicine
A 20 minute speed walk in the park and two cups of nettle tea a day is a great tonic!
Celina Ainsworth, Herbalist
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