What is Turmeric & how is it used? Turmeric is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It is commonly used in Asian food. You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses. But the root of turmeric is also used widely to make medicine. It contains a yellow-colored chemical called curcumin, which is often used to color foods and cosmetics. Turmeric is us

Teriyaki Turkey with fresh grated ginger makes for a delicious, easy lunch at the office! First, brown your Butterball antibiotic-free ground turkey (1 pound), add fresh grated ginger (as much as you want!) and Teriyaki sauce. (all bought from Wal-Mart) While your ground Turkey is cooking, soak the Swiss chard in filtered water and Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar before you stir fry it. The Swiss Chard is from Rise and Shine Farms in Rome, GA. (Remember to soak all your fruits an

Our owner, Howard Elrod, just attended one of the most FASCINATING conferences this past weekend. Stay tuned for an explanation of the picture below! #HealthyTouch

Today's feast is Asian Chicken Delight spread over organic spinach and red butterhead lettuce with organic beets and carrots and apples - YUM! Asian chicken is prepared with generous fresh grated Ginger and soy sauce. It will be topped with lightly stir fried shiitake mushrooms and chard. Organic shiitake mushrooms and chard from Rise and Shine farms in Calhoun, GA. All of this is sautéed in 100% pure avocado oil! Mushrooms almost done sauteeing! Yum yum! Finish product to ta

Quick Facts Botanical Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae (mint) Extraction method: Steam distillation of leaves, stems, and flowers Common Primary Uses: Amenorrhea Autism Bee/Hornet stings Bites/Stings Bronchitis Bursitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Cramps (abdominal) Cuts Earache Frozen Shoulder Greasy/Oily Hair Healing Hiatal Hernia Incisional Hernia Induce Sweating Infertility Lactation (Increase milk production) Mental Fatigue Migraines Mouth Ulcers Muscle spasms Mu

Are you interested in essential oils but aren't quite sure how to use them or what to use them for? Fear not! We are now offering classes on Essential Oils here at Health Touch Whole Health Care! What are essential oils? Essential oils are the volatile liquids that are distilled from plants (including their respective parts such as seeds, bark, leaves, stems, roots, flowers, fruit, etc.). Extracted through careful steam distillation, resin tapping, and cold pressing, the pure

What are zoonotic diseases? Owning a pet can be a wonderful, rewarding experience for you and your family. However, pets can transmit diseases that may be harmful to humans - especially young children and people with certain medical conditions. These are called zoonotic diseases or zoonoses (pronounced zoo-NO-sees). There are two types of zoonotic diseases that concern pet owners: illnesses that can be transmitted from animals to humans - like leptospirosis - and diseases tha

Can ionic foot detoxes get any cuter?! Meet Isabella (6) and Payslie (4). These are the most healthiest girls we've met in a long time! They love drinking their water and were fascinated with Howard's shofar. At the end, Howard prayed for them. When is the last time a "doctor" prayed over you and your children? Teaching young children about nutrition early makes for a long, happy & healthy life. Book an appointment with Howard today & bring your children along! #healthytouch