Holistic Health Tips from Brooklyn Chiropractor Dr. Donna Sergi

Technically speaking, wheatgrass is wheat. It is a food derived from the common wheat plant. It is used to flavor a number of foods and drinks while it may also be used as medicine. It is used to treat numerous ailments and is also a green food. Green foods are organically grown with minimal synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, so they are better for you. Wheatgrass comes from the cotyledons of the plant and is cultivated and harvested differently than other wheat in order to maximize its nutritional value and other great benefits. What Does Wheatgrass Do? Wheatgrass is a superfood, so it does a lot. It is one of those all-around feel-good foods that boosts your vitality, keeps you healthy and just makes you feel good in your day-to-day life. One of the big things wheatgrass does, is it increases production of hemoglobin, which is the specific chemical in red blood cells that is in charge of carrying oxygen. This obviously helps to oxygenate the body more efficiently, but it also...

Salads are often one of the go-to foods for people trying to eat healthy. If you're trying to prepare your body for the fast-approaching bathing suit season or just trying to live a healthier lifestyle, it is vital that you optimize your salads. The perfect salad is jam-packed with nutrients, it's filling so you don't resort to snacking on a cookie an hour later and most importantly it needs to be delicious. Sometimes salads get a bad rap as being good for you, but bland. Those opposed to salads also say that they don't fill you up, so you can't make them into a meal. These accusations are untrue to say the least. It is more than possible to make a salad into a hearty and a healthy meal. Use these tips, get creative and build the healthiest salad. Salads can be a great meal option jam-packed with nutrients for a healthy lifestyle or natural weight loss plan. Choosing Greens When starting a salad, the first ingredient you need to choose are your greens. Ic...

Like many, you probably get up in the morning and have a cup or two of coffee to start your day. Americans are obsessed with coffee, consuming a mind-blowing 400 million cups per day. If you are looking to change your routine, add some variety to your life or give yourself a bonus health boost then herbal teas are well worth consideration as an alternative. The varied and tasty herbal teas available contain antioxidants to help eliminate harmful free radicals. Teas also contain flavonoids to fight off diseases. You can combat high cholesterol, reduce blood clots and lower your risk of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. They may even have some anti-inflammatory properties, be able to help your seasonal allergies and reduce your risk of cancer too. Like coffee, a lot of teas still provide you with your much-needed boost to wake up in the morning, even if they do not contain caffeine. Herbal teas come in an array of flavors and each has additional specific benefits t...

This winter was associated with exceptionally cold weather and a lot of snow. The weather can definitely be a powerful force when it comes to hampering plans for a more active lifestyle. It makes it hard to get out of bed when you know that it's cold, and it can seem like a hassle to go to the gym. You definitely don't want to go for a run in the snow. This spring will put an end to those excuses as well as give you some great reasons to commit to that healthier lifestyle or improve your healthy lifestyle. Wake Up Earlier Studies have shown that people who wake up earlier are healthier than those who sleep in. The early morning spring sunlight will give you an added dose of Vitamin D and also improve your mood. You'll also find that you have time to have a leisurely breakfast, cup of tea and maybe even time for a workout before work. Morning Stretches A simple stretching routine in the morning will help to get your blood flowing. You don't need an intense rout...

During the winter season our bodies are more prone to illness than any other time of the year. A lack of sunshine and fresh air, confined spaces, and less exercise all contribute to becoming sick more often. There are ways to ward off the dreaded illnesses such as the flu and common cold. The following are five great tips to prevent illness this winter. Wash Hands This is something we've been told since we were young children, but it is the best piece of advice there is when it comes to preventing winter illnesses. Public areas are filled with contagious bacteria and viruses. The largest source of infection comes from our hands. We constantly touch these contagious areas, and then we tend to inadvertently touch the food we are eating or rub our eyes. This is the number one way we introduce these infections to our bodies. Frequently washing our hands with soap and water is our best defense. Avoid Being Around Those Who Are Sick When people are sick, they are highly conta...

There are many benefits to a good night's sleep such as better concentration and the ability to get more done without being tired. These are popular things that almost everyone knows as benefits to a good night's sleep. There are also many benefits to a good night's sleep that not as many people know about and you might be surprised to learn. Getting enough sleep can benefit you in different ways such as reducing your risk for obesity, helping you better manage the stress in your life and enabling you to get a more comfortable, restful sleep. Multiple studies have shown that overweight people sleep less than people that are of a normal weight. Lack of sleep can affect all of the systems of your body.  While your memory and ability to function using basic motor skills are the most common systems that are affected, your body weight and metabolism can also be affected. Getting the appropriate amount of sleep for your age is important to allow your metabolism and digestive ...