30 Ways to Effectively Detox the Lymphatic System
Is your lymph system backed up? Do you need to support your lymph system, or is that just some woo woo non-sense? In this article, you’ll learn a bit about the lymphatic system, the signs and symptoms of lymphatic congestion, what causes it, and how to get that lymph moving to feel your best!
How to Do a Castor Oil Pack
I love castor oil because it is a simple, versatile solution. Learn my top tips for using castor oil to support digestion, keep your hormones happy, help you detox, improve circulation, and so much more!
How to Detox Chlorine from Your Body
With summer fast approaching, it's time to think about one of America's favorite warm-weather activities – swimming. However, if you're like many of us, you worry about the effect chlorine has on your body. In this article, I'll share some of the science behind chlorine, how it affects the body, and how to detox from chlorine.
Easy Salmon Salad
This recipe is so easy it’s barely a recipe! It’s basically traditional tuna salad but with canned salmon instead. Tuna is delicious but unfortunately it’s now a fish that is commonly contaminated with heavy metals. But there is a really easy solution to your tuna salad dilemma and that is simply replacing it with canned salmon!
Refreshing Summer Mocktails
If you find yourself reaching for an adult beverage most summer nights, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, habitual alcohol consumption is correlated with depressed mood, interrupted sleep, poor digestion, and unwanted weight gain. The great news is that you can still enjoy delicious hand-crafted beverages: refreshing mocktails!
Hormone-Balancing Chia Breakfast Pudding
There are quite a few chia pudding recipes out there, but few capitalize on the unique benefits of seed cycling like ours does. Chia seeds are rich in fiber, protein, and high-quality fats. They’re also the best plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids. If you’ve never had chia pudding before, you’re missing out!
Supplements for People Who Can't Take Pills
I love supplements, but I don’t like swallowing a pile of pills in a day. Some people really struggle to swallow pills at all. Most kids won’t swallow pills. And then many people are so sensitive to new substances that whole pills might be too much. Read on to learn my solution to all these issues!
5 Mouth Taping Benefits and Why You Should Try it Out
While there are plenty of odd trends in the natural health world, mouth taping may be one of the weirdest. Yet it’s gaining cred as a simple remedy for everything from snoring to anxiety to bad breath. However, it’s still largely misunderstood. So let’s delve into this health hack and explore if it’s a good fit for you.
Leaky Gut Repair: Mega IgG 2000 vs. MegaMucosa
The pursuit of gut health is a life-long journey, one that can be exhausting, frustrating and confusing. If you’re just beginning this journey, stuck somewhere in the middle or looking to up your healthy gut game, this simple plan will point you in the right direction!
Five Easy Ways to Detox the Brain
I recently started reading a book that came out a few years ago called The End of Alzheimer’s by Dr. Dale Bredesen. I was surprised and impressed that Dr. Bredesen classified one of three types of Alzheimer’s as “toxic,” meaning that toxic exposure was a key factor in its development.
The Hormone-Brain-Axis: Are You Supporting It?
As you age, you need to fuel your body to preserve as much ‘youthfulness’ of your brain and hormones as possible. Many of you are already healthy eaters. So today I want to focus on an aspect I see missing in our community—a focus on building muscle mass through exercise and eating protein.
How Your Energy Levels Are Affected by Toxins
Are toxins lowering your energy? Your mitochondria make you energy and keep every cell functioning at its best. Life is so much better...or so much worse...depending on your mitochondria. So let’s learn about these unique little powerhouses and how to take good care of them.
Things to Consider Before Choosing a Multivitamin
Do you know how to choose a multivitamin? We rely on supplements to give us what our diets don’t. Grocery store shelves are overflowing with generic vitamins that offer little nutritional value, so it’s important to know what to look for when choosing the best multivitamins for your unique needs!
How to Choose the Best Type of Magnesium for You
Magnesium, dubbed “nature’s chill pill,” is a mineral involved in over 300 crucial biological processes. But there are a ton of different types of magnesium. So, choosing one isn’t as easy as you think! But don’t worry. In this article, we’ll go over five different types of magnesium and explain the upsides (and downsides) of each one.
Healthy Fats for Immunity, Gut Health, and Inflammation
Every cell in our body has a membrane that is made up of mostly fat. Fats are critical, but it’s important to get the right kind. In this article, we explore differences between dietary fats, sources of “good” fat, and the benefits of fat for immunity, gut health, and inflammation.
Can You Get Enough Nutrients from Diet Alone?
Can you get enough nutrition from diet alone? This is a hotly debated question! I have been in the health field since 2000 and I now know you cannot get adequate daily nutrition from diet alone. In this article, I’ll explain how I came to this conclusion, and the daily essential vitamins I take to ward off nutritional deficiencies.
Folate vs Folic Acid: What You Need to Know
Although many people use the terms interchangeably, folate and folic acid are two distinct forms of vitamin B9. If you’re dealing with chronic health conditions, or if you’re pregnant, it’s crucial for you to know the differences between these two forms of vitamin B9—one of them can cause a lot of problems!
Top Ten Nutrients for Immunity
Amidst the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the natural next step is understanding how to boost your immune system to keep yourself, your family and everyone else healthy. This article discusses the ten best nutrients for immune system function, which are particularly urgent right now.
The Mold-Thyroid Connection
Did you know the Salem Witch Trials could be blamed on foods contaminated with toxic mold? Moldy ergot growing on rye in the 16th and 17th centuries has been linked with witch trials! Mold has been among us for a long time! This article highlights common places to find it, effects of mycotoxin exposure, and how to test for it.
Best Supplements for Hypothyroidism
Many people are experiencing the symptoms of hypothyroidism in their daily lives without even realizing it. As a result, their symptoms multiply for months or years. Educating yourself on thyroid issues can make all the difference. Read on to learn my best tricks to support your thyroid!