September is here and summer is winding down. We’re here to help you make the most out of the ups and downs of the fall season. Including a healthy recipe for the abundance of veggies ripening all around us and Acupuncture for fall allergies. |
Harvest Moon
September is a huge harvest month, with a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables. Now is the time for the freshest produce at farmers markets or from your home harvest. Onions meet their peak in September, tomato and pepper plants are also plentiful during the early fall harvest. You know what this means…it’s salsa time!
Healthy Salsa Recipe
Ingredients: 3- large ripe tomatoes, diced 1- small onion, finely chopped 1- jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, and minced. Or if you like the heat, add 2 and leave the seeds in 1- small green bell pepper, seeds and veins removed, and minced 1- clove garlic, minced 2- tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped 1- teaspoon chili powder 1- teaspoon cumin 2- tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar Servings:24 Directions: Combine all chopped ingredients in a large glass bowl. Stir well with a spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving time.
Or the quick and easy way Directions: Put all ingredients into food processor and pulse until a coarse chop is achieved |
Acupuncture for fall allergies
Now is the time of year to get out in front of your fall allergies. Before the air is thick with ragweed pollen and mold, begin to build your immunity. Acupuncture is a safe & natural way that won’t leave you with the drowsy feeling that comes with over the counter remedies.
Acupuncture is a great way to both treat symptoms of fall allergies, stuffiness, headache, itchy eyes, etc. and bring the body into balance so that you don’t suffer allergies in the future. When the body is in balance, symptoms disappear and health is restored. The main benefit of acupuncture is bringing a person into balance so that the body may heal itself. |
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