Seasonal Cleansing for Good Health
Cleansing and detoxing is critical for good health. In a perfect world, your body would be able to detoxify naturally, without any help. It has programmed ways of getting rid of chemicals and toxins, but unfortunately, those channels don’t always work properly for various reasons. Those with compromised immune systems, chronic stress, autoimmune conditions and […]
Why Fat is Good For You
Sugars and fats have been under scrutiny for what seems like forever. For the last 40 years, the idea that fats had a bigger impact on health compared to sugar was the consensus, until recently. We now know that fat is very healthy, and is actually necessary for optimal health. Now that fats have gained […]
Why You Should Always Eat Your Veggies
Cruciferous vegetables have some amazing qualities that can contribute to your ultimate health. Cruciferous is the word used to describe vegetables that are related to the cabbage family. They are loaded with soluble fiber, vitamin C, several minerals and phytochemicals. In addition to vitamins K, A and C, they also contain higher amounts of folic […]
Diet and MS: The Wahls Protocol!
It’s March, which is designated as the MS (multiple sclerosis) Awareness month. This has become near and dear to my heart because I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about three years ago. I’ll work with you and show you how I have managed to keep my symptoms at bay for the last several years […]
Magnesium – Why It’s So Important
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals that is used by the human body for many functions. Although it seems like a simple nutrient to obtain through food, many individuals are actually deficient. The benefits of a balanced level of magnesium are many but, unfortunately low levels of magnesium can contribute to a plethora […]
Eat with the Seasons, Eat Local
Seasons are changing, and that means a change in the pattern of what you eat. Traditionally speaking, when the weather starts to change, our bodies respond to the changes. We share something in common with the rest of life on the earth with these seasonal changes. With this comes a change in the kinds of […]
Why Being Outdoors Improves Your Health
The advances in technology have led to a surge in remote job positions, which also means more time sitting at a desk. As much as this is wonderful and convenient for everyone, in the same breath it can also be isolating and sedentary. These long indoors hours may not be beneficial to your long-term health. […]
Alkaline Diet for Lyme Disease
More than 300,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported each year, according to the CDC. However, this number may be even higher due to a few reasons including: 1. Lyme disease can go undiagnosed for a long time. Many individuals do not get a bulls eye rash and don’t have strong enough symptoms that would […]
Thriving with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism (technically autism spectrum disorder or ASD) is categorized as a group of disorders relating to brain development. These can affect social interactions, verbal and non-verbal communication, immune function, the gastrointestinal system, motor skills and coordination. Symptoms of autism usually start to surface between 15-24 months, although signs may be observed in some children earlier. […]
Why You Should Eat Fermented Foods Every Day
Probiotics are critical for optimal health. They help maintain a healthy immune system which in turn keeps the whole body in good health. However, in addition to supplementing with a capsule or tablet, you can also boost your beneficial flora by eating fermented foods. Fermented foods are loaded with billions of good bacteria. They help […]