Avena Naturopathic Center for Well-being, LLC

Here in Kansas City, we've been enjoying some unusually mild Fall temperatures. It's the perfect time to prep your plants and trees for winter. We know this lovely weather can't last all season, so seize the moment and take a few pointers from Julian Gardner about how to get your favorite plants ready for winter!

I often recommend various adjunctive supports and therapies with a core health and wellness plan. One of those therapies is acupuncture. This modality can reduce pain, improve digestion, and provide many other health benefits. Learn more about this therapy and how it might be beneficial to you.

The benefits of imagination don't stop with childhood. Even as adults, we can enjoy the positive results of using our imagination. Check out the article for inspiration on how to use your imagination to help improve your performance!

We can all probably admit that 2020 has been challenging, and our mood and mind are likely feeling the stress. Finding new and creative ways to help improve our mental state is a great idea. Who knew drawing could help improve our mental health. Check out the positive benefits of drawing below.

It is the perfect season for mixing hearty vegetables with your healthy greens. Nutrient dense and packed with sweet apples and carotenoid packed sweet potatoes. Yum! Enjoy this delicious and healthy vegan twist on Autumn.

Trying to avoid animal sourced yogurts? Check out the ideas in the article about healthy, vegan alternatives for getting your daily dose of healthy fermented microbes.

Check out this article about activities that can help you unwind and decompress. As children, play activities come naturally. We don't realize, though, how important play activities as adults are to our mental, emotional, and physical health. See what the experts say about it and then go find a new play activity to get you moving!

Halloween is almost upon us! If you are celebrating with kiddos at home this weekend and looking for vegan alternatives to traditional trick or treat snacks, you might want to give this article a quick read. There are some fun, spooky and wonderfully easy treats to make your Halloween table a spectacular centerpiece to the holiday!

Hello Avena community! Check out this quick re-introduction video of Dr. Hubbard. We are both excited share more helpful educational content as we head into Fall. Please share comments and watch for more posts rolling out soon

Join us for our Clean Beauty Holiday preview and educational online event this Thursday, October 29th at 7pm. Head to the Facebook Group below to join and obtain the invite and zoom link information! We will be posting educational info all week!!! See you Thursday Join the Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1151640528629625/?ref=share

I use a bath soak with epsom salt to help improve sleep, sooth tired muscles and give self care. Check out the post below and create a mini spa experience for yourself right at home!

Eating with the seasons! Heading into fall/winter, learn more about this delicious and nutritious winter squash....