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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…
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…
Supplement Safety: Avoiding Fraudulent Herbs
Nationally recognized store chains, Walgreens, GNC, Walmart and Target came under fire a few weeks ago after third part…
How Good Digestion Can Improve Overall Health
Good Digestion: The Foundation of Good Health So much emerging research has come up recently connecting the integrity…
Basic Nutrition 101
Basic Nutrition 101 Probably one of the most common questions I get as a nutritionist is, “what should I be eating?”…
Why you Need to Stop using Hand Sanitizers
Looking to boost your immunity and overall health? You should stop using hand sanitizers. Hand sanitizers are a very…
How to Avoid Mercury in Seafood: A Fishy Situation
Though increasing fish in your diet is good, it’s important to avoid mercury in seafood. Increased intake of mercury…
Should I Choose Organic? Does it make a difference?
Short answer, yes. But organic isn’t always cheap. And for many, it’s harder to find. Though more and more supermarkets…
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