As the holiday season rolls in, so do the flavors of fresh, vibrant cranberries—perfect for adding a festive touch to any breakfast or dessert. This raw vegan parfait brings together the best of winter flavors without the need for cooking, keeping it raw, vegan,...
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Rawvioli Recipe: Keto-Friendly, Raw Vegan Ravioli
You know those cravings you get for foods from your past? You remember those comforting tastes and how they made you feel, but you know they don’t align with your current way of eating. Those foods from your past made you feel heavy and tired. These were your go to...
Delicious Raw Shortbread Cookies: Easy Recipe for Guilt-Free Treats
Your energy is lagging, and your stomach is growling for something fresh, flavorful, and wholesome. You’ve already sworn off the usual salty, processed snacks, but you want something that’s comforting but also supports your health. This is where the magic happens—your...
Sauerkraut Guacamole: A Nutrient-Packed Twist for Gut Health and Hormone Balance
Your energy is lagging, and your stomach is growling for something fresh, flavorful, and wholesome. You’ve already sworn off the usual salty, processed snacks, but you want something that’s comforting but also supports your health. This is where the magic happens—your...
Managing Inflammation: What The Mouth Can Tell Us About Cardiovascular Disease
Inflammation is the body's natural defense mechanism, vital for healing wounds and fighting infections by activating immune cells to protect us. But when inflammation becomes chronic, it transforms into a hidden driver of various conditions, like cardiovascular...
Trauma And Emotional Healing Through Optimizing Gut Health in Functional Medicine
In functional medicine, we understand the body as a deeply interconnected system, where every part works together to support our overall health. One of the key players in this system is the gut, often referred to as the “second brain.” This isn’t just a catchy...
Nutritional Endocrinology: A Practitioner’s Approach to Balancing Hormones and Blood Sugar for Optimal Health
As practitioners, we understand that hormonal imbalances, blood sugar fluctuations, and chronic stress are at the root of many of our clients’ health issues. But what if there was a deeper, more integrative way to address these concerns? Nutritional endocrinology...
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Oral Health and Heart Disease Through the Lens of Chronic Inflammation
Acute inflammation is a key part of the body’s natural healing process. It’s the immune system’s first line of defense, rushing in to handle infections or injuries. But when that inflammation shifts from acute to chronic, it can quietly fuel the development of many...
Unlocking the Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbiome Health Impacts Anxiety
The connection between our gut and brain is profound, and more than ever, research shows that the gut-brain connection plays a key role in regulating mental health. If you’ve seen depression and anxiety in your parients and wondered if there’s more to it than just...
The Microbiome:The Epicenter of Innate Immunity and Immune System Regulation
The human gut microbiome—home to more than 100 trillion microorganisms—is one of the most influential ecosystems in our bodies. In fact, the genes within this community outnumber our own by at least 10-fold, and they aren’t just passive residents. They actively impact...