Natural Healing News

by Lynn O’Neill —  If you value what organic food has to offer but never thought you could afford to make the switch, here are some tips for getting started. Eating healthily will require some planning, but you can start slowly and make it fun. First, remember what your mother told you — never go […]

by Heather Demeritte —  We have all heard that fiber is beneficial to our health and well-being. But did you know that the average American eats only about 10 grams of fiber, way below the daily recommendation of at least 25 grams? Winter is a great time of year to cook with the fiber-rich, seasonal […]

The Phoenix area has many wonderful farmers’ markets where you can buy not only freshly picked organic fruits and vegetables, but also homemade breads, jellies, honey products, flowers, wine, cheese, herbs, crafts, gifts and much more. Every market has its own personality and neighborhood feel with demonstrations, music and a wide variety of foods from […]

by Stan Kalson —  With the arrival of winter, the colder mornings and shorter days create thoughts of staying under the blanket longer, a desire for more warming foods and bowls of hot soup — perennial favorites that heat the body and fire up the mind. Suddenly, you are in the mood to cook those […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Recently, I had a wonderful morning at the farmers’ market. The aroma from the vine-ripened fruits and vegetables took me back to the hours spent pulling weeds and picking vegetables when my brothers, cousins and I were kids. Our average pick ratio was about four for the basket to one […]

by Stan Kalson —  Summertime is the season to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables that are available. We are fortunate to have many farmers’ markets and natural grocers around the Valley that charge reasonable prices for ingredients to make healthy summer salads. Stop by and tell them you support their markets and stores. The […]

by Lynn O’Neill —  In this country, there are stirrings of a quiet revolution when it comes to how we think about and purchase our food. People are starting to “vote with their forks,” a term coined by farmer and writer, Wendell Berry, and made more recently famous by Michael Pollan in his book The […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  It is going to be a fun evening and you want something new, exciting and healthy for dinner — but what? Like many people, you have lost your desire to spend hours in the kitchen, yet still want to make something special. Start by going to the farmers’ markets where […]

by Victoria Mogilner —  Have you wanted to explore alternative health care, only to find it was unavailable or too expensive? Many people are seeking alternatives to traditional health care, especially as America’s current medical system seems to be falling apart and breaking down. The good news is that there are many things you can […]

The following is new information regarding saving money on organic groceries and the EPA mandating tests on endocrine disruptors. Saving money on organic groceries According to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit environmental research firm, the fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticide residue and should be replaced with organically grown are: peaches, apples, […]

by Dr. Jane Hendricks —  Whether it is from wet heat or oven-dry heat, people may feel a drop in their energy levels as the temperature rises. The vascular system dilates, and the body’s heat-producing systems slow down, leaving one feeling sluggish. The appetite usually decreases due to the drop in caloric needs as the […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Spring is a spectacular time of year at your local farmers’ market. The array is colorful, and there are a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetables to get creative with. You will find a wonderful selection of baby lettuces that are delicious with just a spritz of lemon juice […]

by Bob McClendon —  Every summer, as the temperature starts to rise and we begin to wind down at the farmers’ markets, we get the same question: “Why don’t you sell during the summer?” This is a good question and is asked by many. In recent years, farmers’ markets have become very popular all across […]