Summer's here! So, if the kids get too close to the poison ivy or oak in the backyard, try one of these natural remedies instead of the lotions or creams that contain chemical ingredients, which can be absorbed through the skin:

Salt, oil & green clay
Hot water and banana
Watermelon
Baking soda & coffee
Turmeric & lemon
Poke salad root
Burdock root
Potato
Peachtree leaves Oatmeal
Epsom Salt
Colloidal Silver

Click here for more details on each!

 

Beets are one of the best detoxifiers you can eat in order to purify your blood and liver. And they're sweet, delicious and can be prepared in so many different ways. Beets are high in potassium, folacin, and fiber, yet low in calories. Their edible leaves offer protein, calcium, fiber, beta carotene, and vitamins A, B and C.

Try this: Clean and grate a few golden or red beets into a bowl (organic, raw beets are best). Add some chopped cilantro and scallions. Then combine 2 tbsp flaxseed oil, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tspn sea salt and a few dashes of cayenne pepper. Pour liquid mixture over beets, cilantro and scallions, and serve!

Have a great beet recipe? Share it here.

 

The mission of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP) is to advance and promote Naturopathic Medicine, to support their members and to educate, protect and improve the health of New York State. NYANP is currently working to pass legislation that will grant licensure to Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) in New York state, as it is not yet one of the states that does license NDs. As stated on the NYANP website, "Public safety will be ensured by requiring NDs to meet rigorous educational standards and to pass national board exams. Licensure will allow naturopathic doctors to provide the services they are trained to provide after completing a four-year, residential doctorate program."

Joseph Modica, RMT

Based in Livingston Manor, NY, Joseph Modica helps critically ill people as well as ill and rescued animals through Reiki. He is a Registered Karuna® Reiki Master Teacher, and joined TheHolisticOption.com earlier this month. On his own website, he explains that he found energy healing when his 79-year-old mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. He went on to receive his Reiki Master Teacher Attunement from William Rand International Center for Reiki Training in Michigan.
 

Click here to learn more about Joseph Modica and read some inspirational news articles about his work with pets by viewing his full Profile within our national Practitioner Directory.

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