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I hope this blog is a useful resource for you to learn more about a variety of healthy lifestyle topics – ranging from Functional Medicine, nutrition & food, Farmacy, public health, supplements, herbs, and more…

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Garlic (Allium sativum)

Garlic (Allium sativum) Fun fact: Garlic is an edible bulb from the lily family. Yup, as in the flower. Garlic Allium…

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The Mighty Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

The Mighty Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Growing up, pomegranate Punica granatum was one of my favorite winter fruits.…

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Nutrition Labels Made Easy

Truth time. I’m old enough to remember when there wasn’t a mandatory food label. It was a time of much confusion. We…

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Fall Favorite: Pumpkin

Fall Favorite: Pumpkin Though you might automatically think of lattes and Jack-o-lanterns, it’s in fact a seasonal…

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Brazil Nut Butter Recipe

Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts are calorie and nutrient dense. High in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-6 fatty…

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Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails

Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails: A Nutritional Approach The condition of your hair, skin, and nails (AKA the…

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Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)

Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) Native to Europe, lemon balm is grown all over the world. It is found in backyard herb…

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Optimizing Thyroid Function

Optimizing Thyroid Function It might be tiny, but thyroid gland is powerful! According to the American Thyroid…

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Calendula (Marigold) and Oil Pulling

Calendula (Calendula offcinalis) AKA Marigold You probably recognize the flower, since it’s quite popular and grows…

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Chicken Stock: Slow-Cooker Bone Broth Recipe

Slow-Cooker Chicken Broth Recipe Chicken broth has been used for generations as a traditional cure-all remedy- known…

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Oil Pulling

Oil Pulling Oil pulling, also known as “kavala” or “gundusha,” is an ancient Ayurvedic dental technique that involves…

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Minerals

Minerals Minerals are important nutrients in your diet that help the body maintain good health and resist…

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Triphala for Colon Health

Triphala For Colon Health Constipation and improper elimination seem to be a common issue I see in many of my clients.…

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Homemade Kimchi Recipe

Homemade Kimchi Recipe Kimchi (aka kimchee or gimchi) is a traditional fermented Korean main dish made of vegetables…

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Fermented Foods for Gut Health

Fermented Foods for Gut Health Fermented foods may be setting trends on The Huffington Post and Mind Body Green, but…

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What Your Poop Reveals About Your Health

One of the best clues about your digestive health is in your toilet.  Your poop reveals a lot about the health of your…

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