Should You Wash Out Your Nose?
If you struggle to know how to keep your nasal passages and sinuses healthy, you're not alone! When something from our environment dams up the flow, several different types of organisms can take hold (and that's a problem!). Learn what causes sinus blockages, & what I recommend!
Get Prepared! Make This DIY Cold Season Elixir
Life may feel hectic right now, so it’s all about finding little ways to nurture yourself. A homemade elixir feels luxurious and helps you nourish your health this fall and winter. It’s a quick, potent recipe that capitalizes on nature’s best immune boosters!
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.
Red Chili Thai Salmon Cakes
You can never have too many recipes for quick and flavorful high-protein dinners. These unique Thai salmon cakes, flavored with ginger, red chilies, and lime juice, are just the ticket. Get this recipe on the table in under thirty minutes!
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.
Choosing Safe Seafood
Fish have long been considered a good component to a healthy diet. But you've probably heard about toxins in seafood. Is it safe to eat fish? How to you find good sources? Check out my new blog, where I outline my criteria for finding safe seafood and getting enough omega-3 in your diet!
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!
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!
Why Urinary Hormone Testing Is Best
Did you know hormone treatment plans can be unsuccessful due to poor testing of hormone levels? Read on to learn about our preferred, more accurate method of testing and balancing your hormone levels.
Your Hormones and Coronavirus
Your immune system is an incredibly complex system that we are still learning about every single day. Recent discoveries have shown that your immune system is intricately connected to several other systems that you might not believe.
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.
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.
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!