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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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!

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Lyme, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Toxic Mold

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been around since the 17th century. Thanks to medical advances, hyperbaric medicine has been gaining traction as a treatment for mold toxicity, Lyme disease, traumatic brain injury, skin ulcers, autism, and more. Is it safe? How does it work? Read on to learn more!

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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.

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Air Quality, COVID-19 and Supplements Update

As much as we'd like COVID-19 to just go away, it's still here! But there are new developments in understanding of the virus, as well as new unsubstantiated claims. So I am back again to give you some interesting new research related to COVID-19, as well as some interesting supplement applications I learned.

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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.

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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!

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Top Ten Reasons to Only Buy Supplements from a Trusted Source!

One of the simplest ways to shore up your immune system is through supplements. The question that most people have is whether it is actually safe to buy supplements online. Are they as strong or as safe as the ones that you can purchase in a brick and mortar store?

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