Author Archives: kimcallaghannd

Colds and Flus – No Thank You

Naturopathic medicine can be super helpful during the colder months with viruses, bacteria, coughs, runny noses, you name it. Did you know, for example, that elderberry, basil, garlic, thyme, and rosemary all have antiviral and antibacterial properties? Yup. And, through multiple studies, when compared head to head with dextromethorphan (DM) cough syrup, honey came outContinue reading “Colds and Flus – No Thank You”

Stewed Rhubarb – delish!

So it seems that people either love rhubarb or actively despise it. I’m one of the rhubarb lovers and have been happily stewing rhubarb for the past few days. I’m the only one in my household who likes it, so, all the more for me! Here’s how I make it: Go in the backyard withContinue reading “Stewed Rhubarb – delish!”

Irish Soda Bread

Here is a recipe for Irish Soda Bread.  My dad’s side is Irish and, well, St. Paddy’s is coming up soon… My daughter made this bread a little while ago. It was delish! She used spelt instead of wheat flour. And she used the last of the rice milk (3/4 c) topped up with meltedContinue reading “Irish Soda Bread”

4 Easy Herbs to Fight Colds and Infections

It’s that time of year again when colds, flus, and infections start popping up everywhere.  With the kids back to school lots of families are exposed to all kinds of viruses and bacteria just waiting to grab hold.  Here are some easy herbs that fight these infectious little stinkers: Garlic – Garlic is currently being studiedContinue reading “4 Easy Herbs to Fight Colds and Infections”

Sunscreen for Grown-Ups

Here is the link to the Environmental Working Group’s list of moisturizers with sunscreen – the good and not good.  As a sunscreen hater, I’m doing my best to cover up with non-rashy, non icky sunscreens myself.  I’m finding the one by the Body Shop easiest to find and not too icky.  Good luck toContinue reading “Sunscreen for Grown-Ups”

Test for Celiac’s In Office!

I’ve just received some kits to test a few drops of blood for antibodies against gluten. I can do the test right in my office.  It test takes 10 minutes and costs $75.  It’s quite exciting and is much easier on the pocket book than going to the lab. Great for children as it’s justContinue reading “Test for Celiac’s In Office!”