Holistic Health Tips from Brooklyn Chiropractor Dr. Donna Sergi

When summer turns into fall, it's a great time to take advantage of some delicious and healthy seasonal foods. The first fall food that comes to mind is probably pumpkins. Pumpkins are versatile and have become an autumn staple in both culinary dishes and in home decor, but there are many other vegetables and fruits that are harvested and ready to eat as the weather gets cooler. Don't forget your seasonal seafood either. The following foods are some of the healthiest options this season: Sweet Potatoes There are many root vegetables that are harvested in the fall, and the most healthy of them all are sweet potatoes. They are fat- and sodium-free and full of vitamin A, fiber and micronutrients. They are actually very distantly related to potatoes and are instead in the nightshade family, but they can be prepared in essentially all the same ways as familiar Idaho or Russet potatoes. Parsnips Parsnips are another fall root vegetable, and they are related to carrots. ...

Allergies come in all shapes and sizes. They can manifest as slight nasal congestion to not being able to breathe at all with anaphylaxis. Allergies are caused by the body's immune system being hypersensitive to what is normally an innocuous substance such as pet dander, tree pollen or a type of food like seafood. Food and insect bite allergies often cause a different response in the body than allergies such as hay fever. All of the responses are caused by white blood cells reacting to an allergen. Most allergies appear to have a genetic component. Allergies commonly run in families and relatives are likely to share the same allergies. Exposure to common antigens when young seem to also play a role in the development of allergies. Another pattern that has recently emerged regarding allergies is that they are more prevalent in industrialized parts of the world. Different Types of Allergies Many different foods can cause allergic reactions in people. Most all food allergies ...

We all need sources of vitamins and minerals to get us through the day, to energize our weakened immune systems and end that washed-out feeling after a tough workout or a hard days work. Multivitamins are a logical solution, but we don't always fully absorb the contents of capsules and pills made from chemically produced products. It's a far more elegant solution to find a daily intake of vitamins from a source created by the greatest chemical engineer of all, Mother Nature. This is the role of Standard Process Catalyn, to provide easy to absorb nutrients from a formulation of whole food ingredients. It's a route to health and vitality that's already proven every single day as healthy bodies eat organic foods grown under the bright sun, sheltered by tall trees and fed by moist, nutrient-rich soil. The Vitamin Absorption Question Compressed pills full of vitamins are imagined by consumers as melting away in our stomachs after being swallowed with a sip of water. We f...

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...