​Smoothies can be a great complement to your food plan and can help to make ‘food as medicine’ delicious and nutritious. Basic guidelines for building smoothies are below. You will find examples from each category from which to choose when building your smoothie. 

​Certain chemicals applied to your skin or in the air can be absorbed by your body and may cause harm to your cells and organ systems. They can cause inflammation and increase the body’s production of free radicals, thus increasing your likelihood of developing chronic health problems.

​Stress Management
Stress is an integral part of everyday living. While stress by itself is not inherently a negative experience, prolonged stress can be quite harmful to the immune system, the adrenals, and the heart. Each individual’s reaction to the same stressor can be positive or negative.

In today's busy society we often feel like we have to constantly be doing something to keep busy.  However, what we need to be doing more of is NOTHING just relaxing!  Mindful meditation is a fantastic way to temporarily take that well earned break every day that we need!

​Breathing. We all do it to survive. But most of us do it ineffectively. Shallow breathing may lead to tension and fatigue. However, there is hope! We can all learn how to breath effectively with our diaphragms, thus reducing stress and improving energy.

​Have you ever stopped to wonder how much time we spend at our desks and what all that sitting is doing to your body?