10 Ways to Protect Yourself—and Prevent Spreading of Respiratory Viruses When it comes to viruses, including the current coronavirus (COVID-19), the best defense is a good offense. Click here to understand the basics about COVID-19—what it is, who is at risk, how it...
Let’s talk coronavirus (COVID-19)…click here to learn what you can do to protect yourself—both on the outside (e.g., immune-protective practices) and inside (e.g., immune-boosting foods and lifestyle habits). Coronavirus arrives in the U.S. The first confirmed case of...
Okay…the holidays (including Martin Luther King Day!) are officially over. If you overindulged during the holidays (and into January) and find yourself struggling to get back to your “normal” eating routine; or, you feel challenged to make healthier food and lifestyle...
Americans tend to think of “salad” as a “diet food” or an obligatory “healthy food” you eat to lose weight. More often than not, salads resemble dessert, especially when you add candied nuts, dried cranberries (or any kind of dried fruit), cheese, croutons and creamy,...
Simple salads featuring fresh, organic ingredients, can elevate the seemingly mundane into something truly delicious, satisfying and nourishing. My salad got an unexpected flavor boost from two ingredients that I bought at the farmers’ market: radishes and Chinese...
If you’re an allergy sufferer, your immune system is under constant attack. The best defense is a good offense: focus on strengthening your immune system. In addition to the liver, it is important to optimize gut health. Approximately 70-80% of your immune system...
As the second largest (and heaviest) organ in the body, the liver is a tireless multi-tasker. On a functional level, it serves us by: Producing bile Producing cholesterol and proteins to help carry fats throughout the body Creating proteins and cholesterol to form...
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...
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...
This summer, I started getting high on weed. I was curious—and wanted to try it. Now, it’s a weekly habit. And I’m totally hooked...on lamb’s quarters and purslane! Had you going there for a second, right?! Yep. Lamb’s quarters and purslane are weeds. I never...
Hi, I’m Kathryn Matthews. As a Board Certified Functional Health Coach, I help clients reclaim their energy, vitality and well-being. I want you to feel empowered about taking charge of YOUR health! To learn more, see About Kathryn.