The Power of Polyphenols
Polyphenols have been widely studied and shown to have numerous benefits, including protecting against cancers, heart disease, and more. hard to protect you from oxidative damage and stress, they are also turning back the clock on your physical appearance too? Read more…
Benefits of Light Detox: Red Light vs. Near-Infrared Light
Do you know that incredible feeling you get when you tilt your head back, close your eyes, and just let the sunlight warm you for a few minutes? This is a form of light therapy! In this article, we’ll explore red light and near-infrared light, and how to use them for inflammation, blood flow, cellular health, and more!
Hair Loss Related to Toxic Mold
There are many, many reasons for hair loss–from thyroid disorder to stress. If you’re suffering from hair loss, this article will provide some causes to consider, especially if you’ve been exposed to toxic mold. Hair is a diva! Each hair is on its own timeline, and is sensitive to many factors.
Create Midlife Magic: Assess and Optimize These Six Areas
Midlife can bring a time of reckoning–that you are aging, that your parents are aging, that your kids are aging and moving out, that your marriage has timed out and is no longer working in its current state. In this article, I’ll give you some ideas on how to get creative and ‘light-producing’ in what can feel like a dark time.
The Microbiome and Skin, Stress, Mold & IBS: An Interview with Kiran Krishnan, microbiologist
I recently interviewed a member of the community about the fact that toxic mold is a cause of several gut health issues, including autoimmune alopecia. He also discussed how toxins build up throughout the body due to mold exposure, particularly in the liver and other places. Click here to learn more!
How to Support Thyroid Hormone Conversion
Of course there are many factors involved in thyroid disease, but a big player that is often overlooked is thyroid hormone conversion. Read on to learn what thyroid hormone conversion is, why it's such an overlooked problem, and what you can do to better support it!
How to Get Rid of Brain Fog
The term ‘brain fog’ gets tossed around a lot, and most people can relate to feeling dazed, not thinking clearly, and not being fully able to recall ideas and words. But what is brain fog really, and what are brain fog causes and brain fog cures?
What Are the Best Blood Tests to Uncover Root Health Issues?
Having trouble getting all of the pieces of your health puzzle to fit together? You’re not alone. Many people jump from practitioner to practitioner, searching for answers to their mystery illness, only to come out empty-handed. Getting to the bottom of chronic health issues takes digging! And a huge piece of that is testing.
Foundations for Good Health: 7 Often Overlooked Keys to Healing
When you’re struggling with chronic health issues, it’s easy to want to jump headfirst into detox techniques. However, I’ve learned personally and from working with clients that it’s best to start with basics. Many of the most powerful tools for healing are quite simple. But they’re often the things you aren’t doing.
30 Toxic Mold Detox Techniques That Really Work
As you know I'm crazy for detox techniques. That's because they really work! DO NOT think diet and supplements are going to get the job done for you. If you are in chronic pain or stress, or dealing with chronic toxic burdens besides mold, you cannot heal without proper detox. Take a look at my A-Z list of detox ideas!
Using the DUTCH Hormone Test to Increase Your Sex Drive
Libido, or sex drive, is our overall desire for sexual activity. Decreased libido is a common problem that affects many women at some point in their lives and is often linked to changes in hormones, especially those that occur with menopause. Several hormonal issues can cause this—learn how to figure out which one and fix it!
Magnesium: How to Get More of This Underrated Mineral Today
Magnesium is a critical nutrient found in many of nature’s most healing foods. While the magnesium in our food supply is declining, it is still possible to fill your diet with this amazing mineral. Let’s discuss the best food sources of magnesium + one of my favorite magnesium-rich recipes!
Pumpkin Chai
One of our favorite fall rituals is sitting down to enjoy a steaming mug of something sweet and creamy. Unfortunately, this often means consuming inflammatory ingredients like sugar, dairy, and artificial flavorings. Crafting your own drinks will save you money and allow you to choose only healthy, high-quality ingredients.
5 Top Reasons for Fatigue
Have you felt more tired and fatigued lately? It’s not the “I stayed up too late last night” kind of fatigue, but the type of continued exhaustion that persists even when you’re getting enough sleep and are making healthy choices. Once you know why you’re suffering, you can take steps to address those reasons head-on!
10 Reasons to Use an Infrared Sauna
Sweating is the body’s way of releasing toxins. There are numerous ways to get your body to sweat, but one of the easiest and most relaxing is by using an infrared sauna. Today, I’m going to go through the top benefits of IR sauna therapy, describe the different types of IR sauna therapy, and mention a few essential rules (and tips).
Women Over 40: Why Your Asthma and Allergies Are Increasing
Have you been sneezing and sniffling recently? Maybe your asthma has suddenly sprung out of control, and your inhalers are no longer helping. What could be the problem? Are you a woman over 40? It may just be perimenopause.
Ten Ways to Cut Your Sugar Cravings
If you’re constantly craving sugar, you’re not alone. Some studies have even found sugar can be even more addictive than street drugs such as cocaine! This is alarming, considering high sugar diets may increase your risk of chronic illness. So let’s explore what causes sugar cravings and how you can tame them!
Sympathetic Dominance in Mold and Chronic Illness
One of the remarkable aspects of the human body is its fight or flight response system. Unfortunately, many of us, especially in chronic illness and mold, get stuck in the “fight or flight” (sympathetic) response for too long. Read on to learn how to recognize if you have sympathetic dominance and calm your body to begin healing.
Organ Meat Recipe: A Traditional Food with Modern Benefits
For much of human history, organ meats were considered a prized delicacy. Though these superfoods fell out of popularity in the US during the twentieth century, they’re making a comeback as we begin to fully understand their incredible health benefits. Learn more about sourcing and preparing organ meats with this yummy recipe!
Five Ways to Save Money and Your Sanity While Healing
When you have a chronic illness, you are dealing with debilitating symptoms and are probably struggling to do your job. On top of that, you need to navigate how to actually get better! Read on for my top tips for healing without breaking the bank or getting super stressed out.
