Outsmart Your Stubborn Symptoms with Hormone Detox Shop
Admittedly, our Hormone Detox Shop could be a little overwhelming! Today I’m matching the most common complaints with the most popular remedies we sell. You know your body the best, so have fun mixing and matching for your needs!
Colon Cleanse: Do You Need One?
GI complaints are quickly skyrocketing to be one of the biggest health concerns. Whether you swear by colon hydrotherapy, you’ve been debating trying it, or you’ve never heard of it, read on! I’ll explain what colon cleansing is, some history and claims, and additional considerations.
Rainbow Vegetable Tray Bake
During the holidays our first impulse is often to bake or cook decadent recipes, full of ingredients we don’t consume on a daily basis. Unfortunately, it’s very taxing on our digestive systems, often draining our energy and leaving us feeling down after the party’s over. Try out this yummy rainbow veggie bake for a healthy choice!
Creamy Dairy-Free Broccoli Squash Soup
Broccoli cheddar soup is ubiquitous in café menus, but it’s usually heavy on dairy and low on vegetables. We set out to craft a soup that’s as nourishing for your body as it is for your senses (as well as allergy-friendly!). This easy blended soup is full of roasted broccoli and butternut squash.
Probiotic Guide: a Focus on Keystone Strains
Your gut microbiome includes a community of literally trillions of fungi and bacteria that have a direct impact on your body weight, immune system, appetite, and even your mood. Today, I’d like to discuss the foundation of our body’s microbial ecosystem -- keystone probiotic strains.
Food Deserts and How COVID Has Affected Those of Lower Income
A food desert is where there is limited (or no) access to affordable, nutritious food. While it may be saddening to know that people are living in food deserts, it can be harder to know what to do about it. I believe that understanding the issue is the first step to being able to take action to help!
What Should You Eat? Learn My Easy Anti-Inflammatory Diet
These days, diets and eating plans abound. Just attempting to figure out what you should eat and what you should avoid is enough to make your head spin! Should you eat Paleo? Vegetarian? How do you find the best diet for you? Let me show you my baseline diet recommendations, and how to customize it for your needs!
Spicy Ginger Bone Broth
There’s just something inherently comforting and soothing about a warm bowl of broth. Autumn is the perfect time to join the tradition. Get out your crockpot and learn how to make your own bone broth with our simple recipe. Let’s unpack some common questions about bone broth as we go.
5 Toxins That Weaken Your Immune System and 5 Ways to Repair It
An underappreciated aspect of immune health may be exposure to toxins. But the conversation on immunity cannot be limited to the ingestion of vegetables vs. sugar or wearing a mask vs. not wearing a mask. It’s important to be aware of your toxic load and how to reduce it.
Golden Beet Salad with Arugula and Walnuts
Few vegetables are more beautiful than golden beets. Add spicy arugula and crunchy walnuts, along with a quick homemade balsamic vinaigrette, for a beautiful and satisfying salad. The detoxifying benefits of beets are a result of their high levels of betalains, a powerful phytonutrient, and vitamin C.
Benefits of Sprouts, and How to Make Your Own
When was the last time you ate sprouts? With their fresh flavor and crunchy texture, sprouts are easy to incorporate into a variety of summertime meals. Let’s discuss how to make sprouts step by step -- and some delicious ways to incorporate them into your favorite meals.
How to Make Easy Soaked Almonds
If you’ve been a part of the health and wellness community for long, you’ve probably heard of the practice of soaking nuts before consumption. You may have read that unsoaked nuts have too much phytic acid, or are even toxic. Does this claim hold up? And is it worth the hassle?
Probiotics for Immune Support and Detoxification
Were you, or your kids, born by Cesarean section? Did you get sick a lot as a kid and take antibiotics frequently? Did you grow up in an area where pesticides and heavy metals were prevalent? If you said yes to any of the above questions, it’s time to shore up your microbiome. I share some tips in this blog!
Hormone-Balancing Seed Porridge
This easy, nourishing porridge is inspired by the Paleo breakfast cereals available at high-end health food stores. These products, while delicious, are typically spendy. They are also probably rancid by the time they reach the consumer. Thankfully, it’s simple to make your own seed-and-nut-based cold or hot cereal.
Kale Brussels Sprouts Salad
Need some color in your life? Build your next meal around a fresh, vibrant salad full of detoxifying ingredients. Thanks to the flavors of tahini, lemon, and maple syrup, this kale and carrot salad is totally crave-worthy.
Carrot Cleansing Salad
Spring is in full swing, and if you’re looking for a way to refresh your diet with some seasonally delicious foods that also happen to come with some powerful immune and detox-boosting benefits, we have a super simple shredded carrot salad for you.
How a 'Keto-Green' Diet Can Help You Survive Post-Menopause
This is a guest post from my friend and colleague, Dr. Anna Cabeca. Menopause is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to bring you down at all! It just requires some adjustments, and that’s especially true in our modern, toxic world. This post outlines the restorative principles in her new book, Keto-Green 16.
My Top Gut Supplements for Immunity
Want a succinct rundown of my top supplements for immunity? Look no further! Today I'm going to cut to the chase in this new short blog. I’ll show you how to prevent gut dysbiosis, feed friendly bacteria, reduce inflammation, and remove harmful bacteria!
The Gut-Immune System Connection
“All disease begins in the gut.” This quote from Hippocrates - the father of medicine - has proven to hold a lot of truth over 2,000 years later. Is your gut dragging down your immunity? Read on to learn how you can tell, and what you can do about it!
Gluten Sensitivity: Symptoms and Solutions
If you know (or suspect) that you have issues with gluten, just cutting it out of your diet may not be enough. Gluten shows up everywhere, even in foods that are supposedly “gluten-free.” Why is gluten a problem? How can you tell the difference between celiac and gluten sensitivity? Read on to learn more!