Gourmet mushrooms are certainly enjoying their glory days. These superfood superstars are showing up everywhere, from our coffee to the main course, as consumers and chefs realize their nutritional value, adaptability, texture and taste. Growers across the country are jumping on the shroom boom bringing the Pennsylvania natives to boutique farms in city and suburbs… Read more »
November/December 2023
Prescribing Vegetables
- By Suzanne Duvald'Adrian
Many health practitioners find themselves excited by something relatively simple these days – vegetables. For decades, we’ve been told that a prescription is the easiest and fastest way to control a medical condition. But, every day it seems another study is released that supports using food and lifestyle as a treatment for many of the… Read more »
Expanding Consciousness to Counter Fears
- By Peter Canova
Fear is the greatest impediment to our health and well-being, not illness, pollution, GMO food tampering or war. Fear casts a shadow over our lives from the day we are born to the day we pass on. It’s the root cause of all the things mentioned above, affecting our mental, emotional and physical health. Hopefully,… Read more »
From Plate to Face
- By Brook Dougherty
At the Farmers’ Market, we shop for the ingredients our bodies need. At Sephora or Ulta, we shop for those ingredients we think our skin needs. With a little knowledge, our shopping missions can complement one another, and we can achieve total glow from the inside to the outside rather than finding the odd vegetable… Read more »
2024 Beauty Trends Embrace Individuality
- By Michele McDonough
In the ever-changing landscape of beauty, staying on top of the latest trends is essential and hopefully achievable. As 2023 unfolds and we enter 2024, new beauty trends are emerging, redefining conventional standards and encouraging individuality. From innovative skincare routines to bold makeup choices, this year is all about celebrating diversity and embracing one’s unique… Read more »
Seniors: Go Low and Slow When Trying Cannabis
- By Lewis Lustman
During our five years of helping seniors better understand the benefits of medical and recreational cannabis, Senior-High has maintained one consistent stipulation: when first using cannabis with THC, go “low and slow.” We strongly suggest that first-time users who may have tried cannabis years ago approach today’s gummies, vapes, pre-rolls and tinctures cautiously. Only buy… Read more »
Holiday Tips for Loved Ones with Dementia
- Compliments of Alzheimers Coachella Valley
While, for most, the holidays are a joyful season spent together with loved ones, this time of year can create confusion and fear for people with dementia. Being adaptable and building an inclusive environment are key to creating dementia-friendly holidays and celebrations. Families caring for someone with dementia should consider the following steps to help… Read more »
Need something simple to throw together for a holiday party? These guiltless little pleasures take less than 15 minutes and are sure to steal the show at any holiday gathering. Rogers’ raw “brownie” bites are gluten-free, naturally sweetened and sprinkled with unsweetened coconut flakes to add that seasonal sentiment. Makes 20-24 tasty morsels. Ingredients Directions… Read more »
King Oyster Mushroom Scallops
- Recipe compliments of Wildest Restaurant’s Chef Trilby
This vegan delicacy, made with mushrooms disguised as scallops, will surprise and delight! It is easy to make at home or visit Wildest Restaurant + Bar where Chef Trilby will gladly prepare her gourmet version for you. Ingredients 1/2 pound king oyster mushroom cut into scallop shaped rings and caps. Specialty mushrooms are available from… Read more »
The cycle of life is an incredible journey through good times, bad times and unexpected events. Preparing for one’s financial lifecycle is often miscalculated, leaving a person or family financially strapped or in dire straits. Many life events bring us joy: a wedding, the birth of a child, a graduation and so on. But when… Read more »
‘Tis the season to Be JOLLY!
- By Jennifer Yockey
The holiday season is upon us and for many, it’s a joyous time with family, friends, parties and celebration. For others, it can be overwhelming, stressful and can cause situational anxiety and depression. More than likely, everyone is going to experience a little bit of both. Expectation, grandeur, having too much (booze), having too little… Read more »