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Healing Foods

If only it were as simple as an apple a day. Nowadays, the decisions that face us in the supermarket aisles have become increasingly complex. Local or organic? Grass-fed beef or non-GMO tofu?

We've gathered a bounty of articles, tips, and recipes to help you make informed choices.

Quick Reads

Short on time? Looking for the latest research briefs, news items and topic tidbits? Click below to get started!

A Spoonful of Local Food Helps the Medicine Go Down

About Strawberries

Focus On: Mushrooms

In Season: Watercress

Smoked Fish

Notable Fruits and Veggies

Expected vs. Unexpected Sources of Gluten and Casein

Sweeter Than Sugar

Focus On: Magnesium

Going Nuts for Antioxidants

Bone Health by the Numbers

Building Stronger Bones

Breakfast Tips

Friquently Asked Questions About Detoxification

Helpful Herbs for Detoxification

Focus on: Fiber

Smart and Delicious Eating for a Healthy Heart: Comparing Traditional Diets

Get in the Habit

What is Kosher?

D's dietary sources

Read All About It

This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others facing this health challenge.

Decoding the Mediterranean Diet

Eating In Season for Health, Quality, and Cost

Going Gluten-Free with Kids

Eat Right to Sleep Tight

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Detox the Right Way

Vitamin D: The Little Powerhouse

Take Control of Your Bone Health

Party Time

Immunity Superstars: The 10 best foods to fight off colds and flu.

Gluten-Free Baking Basics

Expert help for how to make gluten-free, holiday treats taste good

Soup’s On!

Suss out the healthiest—and most delicious—ready-made soups.

Eat for Optimal Health

Gluten-Free Taste Test

15 flavor-packed picks

Gluten-Free Taste Test

RECIPES for the NUTRITARIAN diet

How Safe is Your Food?

Why Your Heart Needs White Wine

Move over red—white is healthy, too.

Foods for a Better Workout

What you should eat and when to get the most out of exercise

On-the-Go Goodness

Healthy ways to satisfy snack attacks

Ask The Doctor

Everyone can use good advice. Below, we've gathered top queries and answers for you. Don't see the answer to your question? Email us and our team of experts with respond!

Ask The Doctor: Energy, Fingal Nails, and Kidney Stones

Ask the Doctor: Memory Loss, Shouder Pain, Solving Low Blood Sodium Levels

Ask The Doctor: Is Chocolate Good For You?

Ask The Doctor: Kidney Stones

Detox from Chemo

An ayurvedic doctor answers this question: Over the past few years, I’ve had surgery and chemo for cancer. How can I restore my immune and hormonal systems?

Managing blood sugar levels

An ayurvedic doctor answers this question: If I don’t eat every few hours, I get lightheaded and grouchy. How can I steady my blood sugar?

Relieving Heartburn

I may be developing acid reflux disease. Every few months, I experience heartburn but refuse to pop antacids or those OTC acid blockers. Can I prevent acid reflux and treat my bouts of heartburn naturally?

Immunity

When I pick up my grandchildren from daycare, I also pick up all kinds of germs. How can I boost my immune system?

Cutting Edge—Nutrition Power

Why aren’t more doctors and patients acting on what we already know? An interview with Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD.

Banish metabolic syndrome

I’m a little overweight and am becoming concerned about metabolic syndrome. Can acupuncture help?

Ask the Doctor—Baby’s First Solids

When to give solid foods to baby

The Blue-Green Algae Debate

I’ve been taking algae supplements for years, but I heard recently that they might be toxic. Are they?

Ask the Doctor—Lower Blood Pressure

My blood pressure has gradually increased over the last few years, and I’d like to avoid medication if possible. Can you recommend natural remedies?

Health Benefits of Apples and Cinnamon

Apples and Cinnamon: Natural Sweethearts
Apples and cinnamon provide many health benefits.

Good Fruits for You

Ayurvedic based suggestions for healthy fruits for your body type.

Sources of Antioxidants

Getting your antioxidants from food vs. pills

Housecalls—Garden Slugs, The Force of Reiki, Why Organic Is More Expensive

What to do about slugs, the scoop on Reiki, and why organic produce is more expensive.

Housecalls—Washing Bagged Lettuce, Constipation, Fluoride

Washing bagged lettuce, easing constipation, removing fluoride from your drinking water.

Housecalls—Irradiated Meat for Kids, Safe Cookware, and How to Avoid Parabens

Irradiated meat; the safest cookware; how to avoid problem preservatives.

Housecalls—Organic Salmon, Kicking the Habit, To (body) Scan or not to Scan

Organic salmon; how to quit smoking; the truth about full-body scans.

Recipes

Isn't it wonderful that your food can be your "medicine"? All the recipes below include ingredients that act positively on your body for this condition. The bonus? Each one is delicious!

Foods for a Better Workout

What you should eat and when to get the most out of exercise

Sweet Tidings

Indulging has never been so sweet—and healthy—with natural sugar substitutes.

Detoxifying Vegetable Soup

A detoxifying vegetable soup recipe to help increase fertility through better nutrition.

Classic Chicken Soup

A healing soup to get you through the cold and flu season.

Cashew Portobellos

Special dietary requirements? Holiday parties? No problem!

Hot Cereal Mélange

Healthy warming breakfast to start your day.

Green Beans Amandine

A healthy recipe for a Sunday supper—from a menu of low fat dinners to slim down and celebrate.

Coconut Bran Muffins

Coconut oil is full of good fats that have a neutral effect on blood cholesterol and may even help promote weight loss.

Carrot-Ginger-Cashew Soup

Recipes featuring nuts. These fiber-filled, vitamin-packed snacks are good for everything from heart health to good bones.

House-Cured Salmon with Apple and Frisée Salad

New studies continue to prove that an apple a day keeps the doctor away—now for asthma, heart disease, cholesterol and more.

Zucchini Gratin with Goat Cheese

Goat cheese and milk is easier to digest, better for people with asthma or sinus problems, and is also quite tasty. A recipe for zucchini gratin with goat cheese.

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Toasts

Goat cheese and milk is easier to digest, better for people with asthma or sinus problems, and is also quite tasty. A recipe for mushroom and goat cheese toasts.

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