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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…
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic (Allium sativum) Fun fact: Garlic is an edible bulb from the lily family. Yup, as in the flower. Garlic Allium…
The Mighty Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
The Mighty Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Growing up, pomegranate Punica granatum was one of my favorite winter fruits.…
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…
Fall Favorite: Pumpkin
Fall Favorite: Pumpkin Though you might automatically think of lattes and Jack-o-lanterns, it’s in fact a seasonal…
Brazil Nut Butter Recipe
Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts are calorie and nutrient dense. High in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-6 fatty…
Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails: A Nutritional Approach The condition of your hair, skin, and nails (AKA the…
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…
Optimizing Thyroid Function
Optimizing Thyroid Function It might be tiny, but thyroid gland is powerful! According to the American Thyroid…
Calendula (Marigold) and Oil Pulling
Calendula (Calendula offcinalis) AKA Marigold You probably recognize the flower, since it’s quite popular and grows…
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…
Oil Pulling
Oil Pulling Oil pulling, also known as “kavala” or “gundusha,” is an ancient Ayurvedic dental technique that involves…
Minerals
Minerals Minerals are important nutrients in your diet that help the body maintain good health and resist…
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.…
Homemade Kimchi Recipe
Homemade Kimchi Recipe Kimchi (aka kimchee or gimchi) is a traditional fermented Korean main dish made of vegetables…
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…
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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