Turnips (AKA: The Persian Anti-Biu-Tique)
Add organic turnips to your Immune Support Soup, or just steam / boil them until tender (~ 20-30 min depending on size). You can also nuke them in the microwave for 3-4 min if you’re in a pinch. Then cut them into cubes, sprinkle a little salt & pepper to taste. You can also add … Read more
Immune Support Soup
Chop up 1 large onion, 2 medium turnips, a bundle of leeks, 5-6 cloves of garlic, 1 branch of ginger / turmeric, 2 stalks of carrots, a handful of shiitake mushrooms, a 1/2 bundle of fresh thyme / oregano, and either miso or mushroom broth for a vegan version. For a more omnivorous version, you … Read more
8 Tips for Staying Healthy Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: Anti-Viral & Immune Supportive Natural Home Remedies
DISCLAIMER: PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT NONE OF THE INFORMATION BELOW IS MEANT TO DIAGNOSE OR TREAT, NOR ARE ANY CLAIMS BEING MADE IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM THAT ANY OF THESE THERAPIES CAN TREAT OR CURE COVID-19 THE CDC IS THE LEADING AUTHORITY ON THE CURRENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC; THEREFORE, PLEASE KEEP YOURSELF UP-TO-DATE … Read more
The Impact of War on the Collective Human Consciousness
A few months ago, I posted a blog article about my personal childhood story of being born in the midst of a war-torn country, during an 8-year war between Iran and Iraq. The impetus for writing this article was a quote I came across by Dr. Thema, describing the importance of having the ability to … Read more
The Limitless Power of Mindfulness
What defines the act of being mindful? Is it being present with those around us, while our minds wander to our To-Do Lists, or attending a yoga class, where we are focusing more on what everyone around us is doing than on what our bodies are trying to tell us? Or perhaps it is sitting … Read more
Migraines – Stop You Dead in Your Tracks
Have you ever suffered from a migraine? Well, did you know that migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world, and that 12% of the population, including children, suffers from migraines? Interestingly, approximately 90% of individuals who live with migraines actually have a family history of migraines, as well.[1] What Causes a Migraine? … Read more
A World of Absolutes
What if instead of living in a world of absolutes, we lived in a world of maybes? What if instead of living in a world of stark contrasts, such as black / white, light / dark, good / bad, we lived in a world that had a vast gray area, where things were not so … Read more
September – Pain Awareness Month
Why is it important that we dedicate some time to deepen our awareness of chronic pain? Well, because so many of us live with it, to varying degrees of severity, while still struggling to get through our day-to-day lives. We still have to go to work, pay bills, take care of our kids / loved … Read more
A Story About Me…
I came across a post on my Facebook feed the other day that said, “Many trauma survivors hold their breath and their bodies tightly, bracing themselves for whatever is coming next. Staying alert for years takes a toll. Create spaces where you can take your armor off” – Dr. Thema. When I read this quote, … Read more