Blueberries for a Healthy Brain
Blueberries are one of my favorite nutrient-dense power foods. These sweet flavorful berries are loaded with nutrients for healthy brain function, and come with a variety of healing, medicinal health benefits. The Health Benefits of Blueberries Of all berries, blueberries are the most nutrient-dense. Blueberries improve memory, protect the heart and reduce the risk of […]
Food Sensitivities: Signs You Have a Food Sensitivity
Food sensitivities are increasingly common nowadays. Food Sensitivities: Signs and Symptoms Do you experience any of these symptoms? If so, it may be related to the food(s) you’re eating. Skin conditions including rashes, hives, eczema, itchy skin Headaches Ringing in the ears Bloating, puffiness Water retention Insomnia, interrupted sleep Fatigue Bowel and digestive ailments, leaky […]
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone density and a gradual change in the overall bone structure caused by a deficiency in calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals. Ten million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis, which leads to a weakening of the skeleton causing fragile, brittle bones. The majority of […]
Replenish Electrolytes: Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalance
Electrolytes are nutrients that are important for a variety of essential functions in your body including muscle, nerve and brain function. Maintaining your electrolyte levels and keeping electrolytes balanced is essential for your health and well-being. Signs and Symptoms of an Electrolyte Imbalance Anxiety Headaches Trouble sleeping, insomnia Muscle spasms, charley horses, muscle cramps Confusion, […]
Green Smoothie Recipes
Green smoothies can be a nutritious, delicious and an energizing way to start the day, but there is also a dark side to green smoothies. Green Smoothies: the Pros and Cons The Dark Side of Green Smoothies. While green smoothies and juicing have gained a reputation for being super healthy, these drinks have a dark side […]
Adrenal Fatigue: Nourish and Heal Your Adrenals
It’s estimated that 80% of individuals are suffering from tired, exhausted adrenals and adrenal fatigue. Adrenal insufficiency is the #1 hormone imbalance in women. To experience your highest level of health, prioritizing healthy functioning adrenals is crucial. The good news is that you can heal, restore and recover from adrenal fatigue naturally by making healthier […]
Adrenal Fatigue: Root Causes & Symptoms
Adrenal Fatigue (part 1) Symptoms, Root Causes and Assessing Adrenal Function Right up there with the obesity epidemic is an invisible epidemic—adrenal fatigue aka adrenal insufficiency, adrenal dysfunction, adrenal burnout and exhausted adrenal glands. Just about everyone of us seems to be experiencing some stage of adrenal dysfunction whether it’s the alarm stage, resistance stage […]
Vitamin D Healthy Levels
Vitamin D Recommendations: Healthy Levels (part 2) Sunlight and optimal, healthy ranges of vitamin D are crucial for healthy immune function, brain and cognitive function, reversing symptoms of autoimmune disorders, preventing bone loss, balancing hormones, reducing cancer risk, modulating inflammatory responses and lowering inflammation, optimizing body weight, increasing strength, lowering blood pressure and reducing risk […]
Vitamin D Health Benefits
The Health Benefits of Vitamin D (part 1) Vitamin D is more than just a vitamin, it’s a fat-soluble steroid hormone precursor that impacts over 2,000 genes and expresses the way certain genes are either turned on or turned off (epigenetics), which can alter our overall health and vulnerability to disease. It’s estimated that over […]
The Healing Power of Probiotics
Probiotics, healthy intestinal flora and a healthy microbiome are essential for your health and well-being, your weight, digestion, immunity, brain function, behavior, mood and metabolism. The number and the type of bacteria in our bodies have a powerful and profound impact on brain chemistry, digestion, immune function, metabolism, hormone balance, our weight, and overall mental, […]