P is for prebiotic and pickle. Prebiotics are a unique fiber present in plants, mostly vegetables. Ogliofructose and inulin are the names given to this invaluable prebiotic vegetable fiber. As a rule, Canadians are … [More...]
This week’s topic grew out of a comment on my recent article on headaches. After reading my recommendation to use fish oils to treat migraines naturally, I received this letter:
This week’s question comes from Tanya from Newmarket. Tanya struggles with recurring migraines and wants to know if there is a holistic remedy to help. The good news is there are actually several … [More...]
One in four Canadians has symptoms of constipation. Are you one of them? Being constipated is described by the Mayo Clinic as having fewer than three bowel movements a week. It’s normal to go … [More...]
Today I’m going to share the top six herbs I use to help address problems in the kidneys and urinary tract. Herbal medicine shines in this area, and should not be overlooked for … [More...]
Plant-based living is on the rise and for good reason. Whether produce grows above ground or below, hangs from a tree, water-based or sprouted on a sunny window ledge, plants are powerful. People are creatures of … [More...]
Hello local produce love! Luckily a Swiss botanist identified a gorgeous leafy green and brought us stupendous Swiss chard. Are you serving strawberry spinach, silverbeet or roman kale? All these novelty names refer to … [More...]
A walk outside is a fast track to herbal happiness. Red clover is an edible perennial herb growing wild throughout Asia, Europe and northwest Africa. Luckily this little love of the legume family has … [More...]
This week’s question comes from Karyn in Grand Falls, NB. Karyn wants to know some fresh recipes to use the abundant veggies she’s grown in her garden. She’d like recipes that are interesting … [More...]
