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Karen Calomino, MS, FDN

February 2014 Newsletter

8 Natural Remedies for Upper Respiratory Infections By Karen Calomino Upper respiratory infections are the main cause of doctors visits and missed school and work days. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 22 million school days are lost each year in the U.S. as a result. The average person gets more than 50 colds during a lifetime and Americans spend almost $3 billion on over-the-counter drugs in addition to $400 million on prescription medicine each year fighting the cold alone. While rest is the best medicine when we are sick, as it allows the body to repair and heal on its own, our immune system might need a little help to fight and eliminate toxins. How quickly we get well depends on several factors, including any other mental, physical, or chemicals stressors that we may be experiencing at the time and that may be putting a burden on our systems. The body can only handle so much. As an alternative to prescriptive drugs, here are eight natural, scientifically proven remedies that may help speed up the process and get us through the blues.

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Answering a Burning Question: How Do We Reduce Inflammation By Helayne Waldman
A great article that mentions steps to take to lower inflammation.
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Pot likker soup A friend of mine introduced me to this after he tried it in a small restaurant in Georgia. He was coming down with a cold but, according to him, felt so much better the next day after eating the soup. After trying it myself, I was sold! Not only for the health benefits but for the taste as well. Pot likker is the liquid that is left behind after boiling greens (collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens etc.). It contains a boatload of essential nutrients including vitamin C and other water-soluble vitamins, as well as some minerals, such as iron. Drinking this, or using it as a base to make soups, is a great immune booster and a perfect choice when you are feeling run down. Or just simply a delicious comforting meal during these cold winter months. Try this simple recipe. Enjoy!


Many of us do not get enough rest and sleep. According to the Gallup, 40% of Americans get less than the recommended amount. Sadly, societal pressures such as long work hours seem to take precendent over a good nights sleep. Unless we become proactive and make sleep a priority, our body will not be able to handle the stress we deal with on a daily basis. In his article, "Rest and Sleep - Essential for Health, Dr. Lawrence Wilson explains why we need more sleep, when and how much we should sleep, and how to handle sleep difficulties.
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Quote of the Month

"Sometimes the most important thing

in a whole day is the rest we take between

two deep breaths."

~ Etty Hillesum

Pot Likker Soup

Serves: 6

5 slices of baked ham, chopped (optional)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 medium carrots, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups fresh collard, mustard, or turnip greens, washed with hard stems removed

8 cups water

pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Add chopped ham to a Dutch oven over medium heat. Heat for about 2-3 minutes and then add olive oil, onion and carrots. Saute until becomes tender, about 2 more minutes. Then add in garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Pour in chicken broth and cook until has reduced by about ½.
Add greens and water. Boil over medium heat for about 45 minutes until greens are extremely tender.

Karen is a Holistic Health Consultant and FDN Practitioner. She resides in Kansas but consults mainly over the phone.
She focuses on rebuilding health by looking for and removing hidden stressors in your hormone, immune, digestive, and detoxification systems. Visit her wesite to schedule a free 15-minute consultation and hear more about her Wellness Program.