It’s not too late to plant a garden for fresh vegetables and greater food variety this winter. Consider finding a space to plant in (can even be a pot on a porch) and vegetable starts to plant for fresh greens and spices. Broccoli, kale, cabbage, swiss chard, brussel sprouts, cauliflower are part of the brassica …
Summer squash season is in full swing. Here’s a delicious way to use some of those zucchini. I found the recipe here and modified it so more squash gets used and less sugar is needed. I’ve made the below recipe a handful of times now, always to positive feedback, and wanted to share. Doctor-Approved Zucchini Bread 1/3 …
Many medications and over the counters can create nutrient deficiencies over time, contributing to feeling fatigued or “off your game”. Are you taking any of the below medications or over the counters long term (daily for the past 6+ months)? It may be worth checking in with your primary care physician or original prescriber to see …
Cooking with oil brings flavor to food along with fat to keep us feeling full longer and act as precursors to hormones. The type of oil used to sauté vegetables or meats matters since oils have different smoke points. Smoke point is the temperature at which oil turns to smoke. Each oil has a different …
It’s fire season and poor air quality is here. Below are resources to help you stay healthy amidst the smoke and ash, which contain small particles of various toxins: Before exercising outside or spending significant amounts of time outside, check the current air quality using AirCare app or IQair.com/us/. Avoid doing the above if the …
What Omega-3s are essential fatty acids, meaning the body needs them but can’t make them on its own. Adequate omega-3 intake is required for maintaining brain and nervous system health, improving mood and concentration, preventing and reversing inflammation, decreasing cardiovascular events, and reducing food cravings. Why Fish oil is helpful for many conditions, including autoimmune …
Seed cycling can be a gentle, tasty, and effective tool in balancing hormones. What: Seed cycling is the rotation of two seeds, pumpkin and sunflower (or sesame), throughout the month. It is easy and inexpensive, giving biphasic support to balance hormones. Pumpkin seeds are high in vitamins and minerals that support the estrogen-dominant follicular phase. …
I want to take a moment to briefly describe the philosophy behind the medicine I practice, highlighting what makes it unique and effective. Nature cure is a system of medicine based in the restoration of health. The first step in the therapeutic order is finding the cause of dis-ease in the body. The cause of …
Last month we reviewed common hormones found in the body. Now let’s explore how to best support these hormones. First, the liver is the organ responsible for processing and recycling hormones. Our livers can become inundated with contaminants from our environment (such as plastics, fragrances, air pollution) and from what we put into our bodies …
Our endocrine system regulates hormone production and usage and is closely tied to both our immune system and our nervous system. All three systems work together to maintain balance and influence behavior in the face of our ever-changing internal and external environments. The 3 basic hormone categories (with a sampling of different hormones): Peptides (the …
Learn why salt is essential in our diets and why type of salt matters.
For thousands of generations, humans spent all their time in nature, living and working with the land. As towns and cities developed, our ways of living changed, bringing us to today, where most people work inside looking at screens and end the day inside looking at screens. Technology, including notification sounds and screen lights, elevates …
Water is a universal element. The planet is 70% water. Our body is about 70% water. Every cell in the body contains water and is bathed in fluid containing water. Water has been used to heal for centuries (Think of the elaborate bathing structures the Greeks and Romans built!). What is Hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy is the …
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It’s springtime and with the beautiful blooms and new growth many of us experience allergies. Allergies can show up as a runny nose, red itchy eyes, cough, headache, or facial pressure and they can affect concentration, energy levels, and sleep. Allergies are a hypersensitivity reaction involving the Th2 immune response and immunoglobulin E (IgE), resulting …
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Heartburn is a common symptom and deserves a Part 2 to discuss the hazards of common drugs used to manage it. Here’s a recap from Part 1: Heartburn occurs when stomach acid is too low to completely digest food. Therefore, food ferments and sits in our gut, causing pain and attracting bacteria. In addition, if we …
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What is Heartburn? Heartburn is a symptom of chronic reflux, aka gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and occurs when food remains undigested due to lack of stomach acid. The food ferments and sits in our gut, causing pain and attracting bacteria, including H. pylori, which can erode stomach lining and produce ulcers. Also, if we have …
We all can likely benefit from extra attention to our immune system. The lymphatic system is often overlooked but highly linked to our immune function through lymphocytes, the body’s clean-up crew for infections. What is the lymphatic system? Lymph is the excess fluid between cells and consists of white blood cells (lymphocytes), small molecules, and …
You’ve likely heard that it’s good to eat in a relaxed environment while slowly savoring each mouthful of food. But is it really that important? Yes, and here’s why. How each digestive process changes when under stress (sympathetic dominance): Esophagus: Increases strength of contractions and begins spasming, leading to gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and chest pain. …
How does your nervous system affects your digestion and immunity? You’ve likely heard the terms “fight or flight” and “rest and digest”, referring to the sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system, respectively. Both are part of the autonomic nervous system and detect and categorize the threats we experience in our environment. In a sympathetic …
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