by kathryn matthews | Mar 17, 2015 | Hormone Balance, Lifestyle
If you’re Irish—even a smidge, like my nephews Thomas and Christian (one-eighth Irish)—a shout-out to you: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Today, whether you’re officially Irish—or not—green is celebrated with a vengeance—from shamrocks and leprechauns, to green beer and...
by kathryn matthews | Mar 15, 2015 | Anti-Cancer, Anti-inflammatory, Autoimmune-friendly, Paleo, Vegetables
The roots of Irish cooking hark back to the farm and garden, and the classic Irish dish Bacon and Cabbage is a tribute to both. Many families grew their own vegetables and raised their own pigs. Traditional Irish fare is homey, unpretentious and based on ingredients...
by kathryn matthews | Mar 12, 2015 | Herbs
We’ve had a long cold winter in the Northeast. And with a couple breaks in the weather, recently, March hints at spring. I’ve felt this seasonal shift within my own body, as I find myself craving detoxifying greens like Napa cabbage, dandelion greens and, especially,...
by kathryn matthews | Mar 10, 2015 | Immune Health
This hand sanitizer recipe features all-natural ingredients, like witch hazel, which is alcohol-free. It also contains aloe vera, Vitamin E oil, tea tree essential oil and lavender essential oil; both essential oils have anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties (1). A...
by kathryn matthews | Mar 9, 2015 | Anti-Cancer, Anti-inflammatory, Autoimmune-friendly, Immune Health, Vegetables
When I attend health and wellness conferences and trainings in Manhattan or in the greater New York area, I like to bring my lunch. Sure, I could eat out somewhere, but with 100 food sensitivities, I prefer having control over the food that I eat rather than suffer...