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Certain foods contain nutrients that help support the production of calming neurotransmitters and sleep-regulating hormones, including magnesium, tryptophan, glycine, and melatonin. Here are a few delicious recipes that may help...

Deep Sleep Tea This calming lemon-spearmint flavored blend assists the body to rest, promoting deep relaxation and improved sleep Ingredients:  Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Lemongrass Oil, Passionflower, Rooibos, Spearmint, Holy...

Sleep challenges are one of the most common concerns I see in practice. Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep, waking frequently throughout the night, racing thoughts, stress, or simply not feeling...

There’s a nerve that runs from your brainstem all the way down through your face, throat, heart, and gut. It’s called the vagus nerve (vagus means wandering in Latin). And...

With warmer temperatures comes the desire for cooler menu options. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when building the perfect salad, and some recipes to keep on rotation. ...

This season, we’re focusing on gentle, daily stress reduction through intentional tea rituals. Thoughtfully crafted herbal blends—like Adrenal, Blood Sugar, Calm and Joy, and Spirit , offer a natural way...

When we think about stress management, it’s easy to assume we need more time, more tools, or more effort. But in clinical practice, I often find that the most powerful...

Written by Dr. Daria Schaff ND   One of the most common themes I see in practice when it comes to stress is not that people are “doing too much”...

Include these foods in your diet to help reduce seasonal allergies Quercetin-rich foods: Broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, capers, and citrus fruits. Vitamin C-rich foods: Bell peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, and leafy...

My patients often come to me with allergy symptoms they associate with the season, but often we find that they are exacerbated by  the foods they're eating.  Hives, digestive discomfort,...

Did you know that certain teas contain powerful natural compounds that can help fight seasonal allergies? Research shows that green tea may be especially beneficial thanks to a compound called...

It contains L-theanine, an amino acid with calming properties that may relax you while keeping you alert. 1. Good for health: Tea has more anti-oxidative power Tea has a higher...