Functional healthcare practitioners have the sometimes-difficult job of introducing new ideas to clients who still cling to a system that has not served them well. An even bigger challenge is getting the current medical establishment to rethink how true healthcare is...Read More
As you welcome summer and the abundance it brings, one of the best things you can do for your immune health is find a moment to sit down and relax with a delicious, nutritious, and refreshing drink. What better way to support your mental and physical...Read More
We are bombarded by information on fiber. The majority of it, along with countless advertisements directed at the aging population, focus on the importance of fiber for regularity. What isn’t talked about is the importance of fibers' role in supporting the...Read More
Some people are surprised to learn fiber is important to immune system health, particularly beta-glucans, a non-starch polysaccharide found in the cell walls of mushrooms, seaweed, algae and certain whole grains. My recipe for Mushroom and Arame Salad is a great...Read More
There is little question that a diet rich in a wide variety of functional foods boosts the immune system, but why is this so? According to The Institute For Functional Medicine, there could be three mechanisms by which food-derived compounds have the ability to lower...Read More
Substituting cauliflower for potatoes is such a simple and delicious way to add a load of nutrition to your diet, yet it’s so often overlooked. Cauliflower is a member of the brassica family which contains the supper phytonutrient sulforaphane. Brassicas support...Read More
It’s no longer a surprise to most people that chronic stress has a negative influence on optimal health. But many associate stress with high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and mental health challenges, unaware of the devastating impact chronic stress can have...Read More
One of the best things you can do for your immune system supports your microbiome and this coconut yogurt recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to do that. It’s also economical given the expense of popular brands these days! Blend the coconut...Read More
Estimated to have over 100 trillion cells and at least 10-fold more unique genes than the human body, the human microbiome is now known to actively impact multiple body systems including circadian rhythm, metabolism, nutritional responses and immunity. The human being...Read More
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