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 […]
4 Powerful Joint Care Supplements
Laura Lewis, MS Published June 15, 2022 Chronic joint pain can affect knees, hands, elbows, shoulders, and hips. Anywhere where bones meet with cartilage in between can be a hotspot for inflammation, swelling, reduced mobility, and pain. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, affecting over 400 million people worldwide; 32 million in the […]
Time for a real conversation?
Yes we are all aware too much technology is not good and yet we use it everyday. Yes we have apps that remind us of our usage, but you ignore the reminders, or opt for another device… We live in a time where EVERYTHING is competing for your attention, for your precious time. Mindfulness becomes […]
Cornbread Pot Pie for Eye Health
Cornbread Pot Pie for Eye Health TOTAL PREP TIME: 1.5 HOURS Winter can be a fairly limiting time of year in terms of seasonal veggies. This makes it a great time of year to cook with frozen vegetables. Did you make a “yuck” face? There is NO NEED to fear frozen fruit or vegetables! Frozen […]
NAC and the Flu
Flu season is upon us. The CDC says flu hospitalizations are already the highest they’ve been in over a decade. They estimate between October 1 and November 5, 2022, at least 2.8 million people in the US contracted the flu, and at least 1,300 died from it [1]. While you may not be able to […]
How Can I Get More Energy With Nutrition?
Laura Lewis, MS Published May 23, 2022 Just like you can’t drive a car without fuel, your body needs fuel to function. Instead of gasoline, however, what gives us energy is certain nutrients from the diet. Nutrients can give us energy either as a substrate converted to ATP in our cells or by otherwise […]
