Hippocrates Soup
This soup has been touted by health gurus to be helpful in boosting immunity and flushing out the kidneys! It is used as part of the Gerson Therapy, which seeks to treat disease with a strict natural and organic diet…
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Managing Stress to Reduce Toxicity of Environmental Chemicals
You’re invited to a special free event brought to you by the Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center featuring keynote speaker Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH, Horace W. Goldsmith Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Translational Research at the Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics. Ms. Wright will host an interactive discussion with…
A Butterfly’s Lesson
One day, a small opening appeared in a cocoon; a man sat and watched for the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little […]
Food & Mood: Learn to Manage Mood Swings, Depression, Stress & Anxiety Naturally
Our society is plagued with epidemic levels of depression, stress, anger and anxiety. As an alternative to covering up symptoms like a band-aid with prescription drugs, nutrients in food can promote mental health and happiness. Learn to manage mood swings, depression, stress and anxiety in the Food & Mood lecture and raw food tasting workshop. Happening at 3pm today at Jivamukti yoga school in New York.
The Neuroscience of Well-Being, Mindfullness & Love
Doctors Kornfield and Epstein are back! There is nothing we like more than doctors who expand their practice beyond what they learned in American medical school. Jack Kornfield, PhD and Mark Epstein, MD exemplify how Western psychology can incorporate the wisdom and compassion of Eastern philosophies such as Buddhism. Kornfield and Epstein are two of the West’s most prominent teachers of Buddhist psychology and this November they will lead a 2-day program in New York City to explore the life-changing power, practice, and psychology of well-being, mindfulness and love.
Quinoa with Edamame, Ginger and Lime
2.5 cups vegetable broth or water 1.5 cups red or white quinoa, rinsed well in cold water and drained 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen […]
The Urban Clinic Green Smoothie
August 15 is International Green Smoothie Day! Incorporating greens into your smoothies are a great way to boost micro-nutrient intake. This is a very easy smoothie that doesn’t require much effort or fancy ingredients. Recipe credit goes to Mom!
Some New Favorite Things
Favorite tricks for organic treating, reducing acne, avoiding harmful fluoride exposure, and more!
You’re Invited: Dodging Deception, How the Science Behind BPA is Being Misrepresented
Bisphenol A (BPA) — a chemical used in plastics, aluminum cans, and receipt paper — is found in the bodies of virtually all Americans. Despite scientific evidence that suggests otherwise, chemical industry lobbyists insist that BPA is safe and have blocked attempts to regulate the chemical. How does this happen? Join guest lecturer Frederick S. vom Saal, PhD — who produced the first research to reveal the dangers of BPA — at this special free event.
The Urban Clinic Immune Boosting Stir Fry
The Urban Clinic Immune Boosting stir fry features shitake and maitake mushrooms, which are the varieties Dr. Andrew Weil recommends for their antiviral and immune-enhancing properties. Mushrooms have been shown in several studies to enhance the immune system’s natural killer (NK) cell activity which suggest they may promote innate immunity against viruses and tumors.
Loving The Protein Bakery!
Brownies and cookies are some of our favorite afternoon treats and we are thrilled to have discovered so many protein-packed varieties made by the Protein Bakery in NYC. Free of fat, preservatives, and wheat flour, these protein filled baked goodies are a great option for the health conscious or those looking to cut calories and lose weight.
Loving David’s Tea!
Davids TeaWe are loving David’s Tea for the wide range of exotic flavors and interesting organic varieties such as our favorites “Organic Blueberry Jam” and “Organic Cream of Earl Grey”.
You’re Invited: How to Read a Product Label
You’re invited to a special free event brought to you by the Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center. On Monday, February 25 at 9:00am, Sarah Evans, PhD will host an […]
The Urban Clinic Coconut Antioxidant Smoothie
This is a lighter, more refreshing version of our triple antioxidant smoothie. The coconut flakes and coconut water create the light nutty flavor and adding banana offers more calories and fiber. Try it today!
Grass Fed Meat and Dairy
Grass is a cow’s natural food. Today the cows we eat are grown by profit-driven corporations which artificially increase the growth cycle of animals in order to achieve the largest size in the shortest possible time span. In order to take a baby calf from the birth weight of 80 pounds to 1,200 pounds in a little more than a year, it takes massive amounts of carbohydrate-rich food (corn), protein supplements, antibiotics and other drugs and growth hormones….
Roasted Garlic Soup
This is our favorite soup recipe of all time. The garlic and balsamic add the perfect bite to an otherwise simple ingredient list. The health benefits of garlic include antibacterial and antiviral properties. Roast 2 bulbs and eat any leftover cloves as an appetizer over toast or crackers.
Avoiding Toxins in the Nail Salon
There are 10,000 chemicals used in nail products, 89% of which have not been evaluated for safety. In the US, there is presently no independent governing agency that reviews cosmetic ingredients for safety prior to being placed on the market and manufacturers are not required to list hazardous chemicals such as cancer-causing phthalates on their ingredient labels.
Buy The Book: Minding My Mitochondria by Dr. Terry Wahls
The Wahls Protocol is a diet that focuses on protecting the brain’s myelin and supporting the body’s mitochondria. Dr. Wahls says that a diet rich in non-starchy vegetables, green leaves, whole fruits, and protein will turn on 72 genes that “down regulate” inflammation molecules. Dr. Wahls’ book “Minding My Mitochondria” is available on amazon.com.
Thai Butternut Squash Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil red curry paste 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 1 carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 onion, diced 4 cups cubed butternut squash, fresh or […]
12 Immune Boosting Strategies To Prevent Cold & Flu
Cold and flu season is in full swing and even reaching epidemic levels in some areas of the country. Follow these 12 immune boosting tips to prevent viruses, bacteria, and other invaders from making you sick!
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