Cliché, but oh so true! Every year, we celebrate National Nutrition month in March thanks to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A fitting celebration to honor of one our nation’s favorite past times… eating! And what better excuse than to use a celebration, any time of year, as a time to re-focus our attention … Read more
Listen up, ladies! We’re here to tell you that magnesium is worth knowing about! It’s safe to say that magnesium is one of the most important minerals in our body, estimated at being responsible for at least 300 biochemical functions, on a daily basis! Magnesium is used as a “co-enzyme”, meaning that necessary processes cannot … Read more
Ingredients: Directions: In a large saucepan, add 1 C flour, 1/3 C salt, and 2 tsp cream of tartar. Add a few drops of food color to 1 C water. Stir water mixture into the flour mixture & add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil. Turn on the burner to low-medium heat and stir. It may not … Read more
Use what you have at home to create a nourishing, cooling, moisturizing skin masque! When applied externally, avocado helps reduce inflammation, fights wrinkles, and can reduce redness. Honey has natural antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. When combined, these two superfoods are a great duo! What you’ll need: Mash the avocado in a small dish until … Read more
One of the most common complaints we hear in practice is one detailing the struggle with acne. When this affects the skin of the back, chest, shoulders and especially the face, it makes sense as to why anyone would be unhappy and want a resolution. After all, our skin is on display for all to … Read more
About to have a baby? This is for YOU, Mom-to-be! The postpartum period for moms is not to be overlooked. We naturally get so excited that we often times forget about ourselves! Planning for mom’s recovery is essential- for both internal and external physical healing, exhaustion, the added stress that can come with having a … Read more
Discussions of elderberry spring up about this time of year – just before the official cold/flu season strikes. Headlines talk of its ability to decrease inflammation, and help prevent + ease cold/flu symptoms…but does this delicious syrup live up to its hype? Elderberry, or Sambucus, is a flowering plant which bears beautiful red to black-colored … Read more
The postpartum period is all things beautiful, confusing, exhausting, rewarding, exciting, full of intense emotions, and a time of overwhelming love for the beautiful being(s) you created(!!). We’ve been through this a number of times (six to be exact here at KB!) and have found that, for us, less is often more. Every family is … Read more
Green thumb or not, we all love a good houseplant to add some color + character to our indoor spaces. The benefit: in choosing the right species of houseplant, we can positively affect our indoor air quality! Bonus!! According to studies conducted by the Journal of the American Society of Horticulture Science and NASA, a … Read more
We can run, but we can’t hide. School has started and we’re entering the beautiful Fall/Winter season. In addition to the comfortable, cool temperatures and the beauty of changing leaves, we’re met with the beginning of cold + flu season. Certainly not our favorite. However, there are daily habits we can establish to provide the … Read more
Stress. If there’s one thing in common amongst us all, it’s this 6-letter word. Why is the consideration of stress so important in our lives? How can we reduce stress and push it appropriately to the sidelines to regain focus, balance, and wellness? “The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” … Read more
Most of us live by the go-go-go mentality. We have jam-packed schedules, jam-packed lives and little time to really just be. Much less, have fun! One of the most important and common complaints I hear in practice is that there’s just not enough time. Not enough time to manage the daily tasks, much less to … Read more
