Diagnosing Molds, Mycotoxins, and things that go Bump in the Night
Jasmyne Brown 31 August, 2022 Mold is found in the environment and grows in water-damaged buildings. When exposed to mold and mycotoxins, patients will have no reaction, an allergic reaction, or a toxic reaction. Common toxic effects from mycotoxins include their ability to be neurotoxic, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, GI irritants, immune suppressant and modulating, skin irritants, […]
What NOT to Eat Before Bed
Laura Lewis 14 September 2022 We spend a lot of time researching advice on what you should do to support different aspects of your health. But, just as important as offering tips on what you should do, are the tips about what you should avoid. If you’d like to know a little more about what not to […]
How Butyrate Supports Gut, Cell & Brain Function
Jessica Kane Berman on the Dave Asprey Podcast In this episode you’ll learn… … how butyrate and phospholipids keep your gut, cells and brain performing at their best. Find out how your mucosal barrier defends against pathogens in your gut microbiome. Latest discoveries in the field of cell membrane medicine and how this determines how […]
Clearing the Fog Around Brain Fog: How to Support Brain Health and Think Clearly Again
Dr Thomas Wnorowski December 01, 2021 It’s normal to feel forgetful sometimes, and forgetfulness is not just a consequence of age; it happens across the board. Do you find yourself stumbling to retrieve words? Do you feel your ability to focus and/or concentrate is compromised? Maybe you don’t feel as sharp as you once did, […]
4 Foods that Weaken Immune System Health
Laura Lewis August 23, 2022 We have plenty of resources available in this blog and on our website about what you can do to boost your immune system. The other side of the healthy-immune-system coin, however, is avoiding the foods that weaken immune system health. By removing the damaging ingredients from our cooking, we can […]
Why Calcium Alone Isn’t Enough for Strong Bones
The familiar public health message tells us to focus on calcium for strong bones. While this is true, it is an oversimplistic view of bone health.In reality, many other nutrients are just as important. These bone-supporting vitamins and minerals work together as a team — along with calcium — to keep your bones strong and healthy from childhood through the older years. How does calcium support bone health? To […]
Karma Yoga – Meditation in Action
Back to Part 2 Part 3 in our 5 Part series on the Paths of Yoga. Forward to Part 4 Karma yoga is one of the spiritual paths based on the “yoga of action”. Karma is both action and the result of action. What we experience today is the result of our karma created by […]
When to run an Organic Acids Test (OAT): An Essential Metabolic Profile
Since the creation of the Organic Acid Test, by William Shaw, PhD, many people have found answers to lingering health questions that could not otherwise be explained. To many seasoned and new practitioners, the wonders of the OAT have been known, but oftentimes practitioners still pose the question… When should I run an OAT? This […]
Multivitamins for General Health
Health may be defined as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’. Optimal nutrition is a key part of being healthy and sadly a high percentage of men and women today eating a typical “Western diet” experience at least one type of vitamin, mineral […]
How Enzymes Can Support Respiratory and Immune Health
You already know how enzymes help keep the digestive system healthy when taken at mealtime. But, when taken away from food on an empty stomach, some enzymes can work with the immune and respiratory systems to offer support. Get to know these enzymes! Proteolytic enzymes Proteolytic enzymes (proteases) break down proteins. Nearly all immune threats […]
Gua Sha for Healthy Looking Skin
Laura Lewis, MS Published July 28, 2022 How does gua sha facial massage support skin health? Gua sha facial massage therapy is a 2000-year-old, but still widely-used, noninvasive healing technique in East Asia [1]. “Gua” refers to uni-directional, instrument-assisted scraping at specific acupuncture points and meridians on the face and body. “Sha” refers to the […]
The Benefits of Type II Collagen for Joint Health
Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the human body. It is a foundation of support for your connective tissues. There are many types of collagen in the body, but type II collagen specifically impacts your joint health.Along with normal wear and tear, the production of collagen drops as you age. This reduction impacts the health of your joints and even your ability […]
Stability and wellness – the connection
Mind loves freedom but….. the body loves stability! Let this be your anthem!! Repeat it every day, let it sink in and get to understand what this means. What form of stability are we talking? Let’s focus on meal times to start. In Ayurveda there is the core understanding that we come from nature, we […]
An Immune Boosting Seafood Stew: Cioppino!
An Immune Boosting Seafood Stew: Cioppino! TOTAL PREP TIME: 50 MINUTES Shellfish are maybe the most sustainable and nutritious options by weight. Bivalve shellfish (a category that includes clams, oysters, and mussels) are highly sustainable to farm, having a far lower environmental footprint than animal meat, fish, wheat, soy, and rice [1]. Bivalves are much […]
Vitamins and Minerals for Bone Health: Is Calcium Enough?
Laura Lewis, MS Published June 15, 2022 Bone material is constantly being broken down and built anew, simultaneously. During childhood, we build new bone much faster than we break it down. When we stop growing, these processes even out. In our later years, bone tends to break down faster than it is rebuilt. Whether […]
