Growing up, I was regularly subjected to bowls of borscht throughout the winter. My Latvian mother, raised on hearty food like this, assumed that we would drink it up on cold, crisp days in New England.Boy, was she wrong. The tangy/beety aroma of

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The first round of Colds & Flu has already made a pass through my office which prompted me to restart a Winter Wellness Protocol that has supported me in years past. A few simple supplements in the morning can give your immune system a healthy boost to face the elements outdoors: Vitamin D: Unless you are […]

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This recipe is a take on colcannon, a traditional Irish dish involving cabbage and potatoes. It works as a great standalone meal, and reheats very well in the oven. It involves a few pots, but the result is excellent, and worth the work.Colcannon is a

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Cabbage is one of my favorite winter vegetables, in part because it’s surprisingly versatile. The next three recipes will feature cabbage prepared three different ways. It’s not everyone’s favorite vegetable, but it deserves to be in everyone’s diet, s

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My naturopathic medical clinic is a general family practice, so I see a little bit of everything. Most of my adult patients have areas of pain or tension that range from mild to severe. Then there are the acute injuries- sprains and strains, overuse, and poor body mechanics are practically epidemic in the early spring.

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