Archive for the "Nutrition" Category

Herbal Spotlight~ Nettles

Botanical name – Urtica dioica, Urtica urens Health Benefits Ahhchooo! Don’t let the last few weeks of chilly weather get you down. Boost your system with the medicinal herb, Stinging Nettles. Nettles are wonderful detoxifying tonic herb to use as a spring cleanser to assist the body in clearing out waste accumulated over winter.

Winter Hair Care- Restorative Hair Oil

Dry cold winter weather can strip your hair of its natural oils leaving your locks like fly away frizz. If this happens to you or your loved ones, help is on the way. Dry, brittle hair is susceptible to damage so keep hair healthy by trimming ends regularly, wearing hats and scarves outside to protect Read more…

Five Flu Fighting Foods Your Kids Will Love

Flu season is best navigated by a good dose of common sense and a good helping of nutritive foods to keep you and your family healthy. As a family holistic nutritionist, I love Hippocrates’ message,

Stevia Lemonade

This perfect summer time thirst quencher is delicious, sugar-free and is naturally sweetened by the amazing herb, Stevia. Stevia doesn’t interfere with blood sugar

Asparagus Says Spring!!

Spring is here and so are the asparagus shoots. In our modern day quest to eat locally grown foods in season,  asparagus is the vegetable to start with. The growing season is short, lasting 4-6 weeks, so indulge in theses robust delicacies while they are at their peak.

Asparagus Says Spring!!

Spring is here and so are the asparagus shoots. In our modern day quest to eat locally grown foods in season,  asparagus is the vegetable to start with. The growing season is short, lasting 4-6 weeks, so indulge in theses robust delicacies while they are at their peak. That said, I encourage you to take Read more…

Natural Post Holiday Cleanse

I hope you enjoyed every indulgence the holiday season offered! But if the season to be jolly has left you with a jiggle around your middle or feeling mentally and physically sluggish, a super nutrient boost is just what you need to cleanse and detoxify.

Grand Opening of Pacific Wellness Center!

You are invited to the Pacific Wellness Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!! Saturday October 15th from 1pm-5pm Come and celebrate with delicious organic local food & wine, infused water,  music, henna tattoo art, local vendors, raffle, and consultations with the practitioners.

Suck it in!!

And other great tried and true tricks to keep the jiggle away from your middle!! Tried and True Trick # 1: Start by sucking it in! This simple tip will automatically start building

Lovers! Beware of Nutrition Vampire Number 2 on Valentine’s Day!!

Partially Hydrogenated Oils are Jill’s Number 2 Nutrition Vampire Real earth grown fats like mono-poly-and even saturated fats in the right balance are not only good for you but are essential to excellent health. However there is a very naughty Nutrition Vampire called hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil that is bad, bad, bad for you. Read more…