Organic refers not to the food itself, but to how food is produced. Organically grown means foods are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Organic foods are minimally processed, many without added artificial ingredients, preservatives or irradiation. In addition, organic includes foods without genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Sustainably produced Organic is a […]

There is hope that kids will be heading back to school in August, and now is the time to get supplies. As you buy back to school supplies, be sure you include supplies to maintain good health. We all know that kids going back to school can mean colds and other infections that can spread […]

In this crazy COVID-19 world, where school and sports are all up in the air, it’s challenging to keep everyone in your family stress free. Let’s acknowledge that it is just tough right now…for everyone! The uncertainty and constantly changing messages can create anxiety in the calmest people…so image what it’s doing to our kids. […]

Back to school time is here! Whether you are sending your children to school, or feeding them while they do school at home, the concept of a healthy lunch remains the same. Need some ideas? Here are some tips for packing a healthy lunch. 1. Focus on “healthy” but keep it familiar. Be sure to […]

One thing virtually everyone could use is help for dealing with STRESS! And one way we can do that is with adaptogens. The term adaptogen is used for herbs that are safe to use, that can increase resistance to stress and/or that have a normalizing effect on body systems. Here are just a few of […]

Stress is a normal part of life, something we all deal with in varying levels. And right now, stress is prevalent in our world. Our body is equipped to handle stress for short periods of time, but long-term activation of the stress response can cause an imbalance in the body, resulting in problems such as […]