By Irene Hayton Unfortunately, because of the low-carbohydrate craze, carbohydrates (carbs, for short) have gotten somewhat of a bad name. Very-low-carb diets (those that allow 30 grams or less of total carbs per day) require you to eliminate fruit and...

By Dr. Matsen Numerous studies consistently show that a good night’s sleep is crucial to maintain health and vitality, and many medications—from pharmaceuticals to herbal formulae and melatonin—are touted to help one get to sleep. But what about those who...

By irene hayton 1 medium butternut squash 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons (10 ml) minced fresh ginger ¼ to ½ teaspoon (1 to 2 ml)...