“Our bodies are a beautiful, complex, interwoven tapestry of systems that work collectively and cooperatively. Most importantly, none work independently.” Nowhere is this more evident than in the process of autophagy. Known as the body’s recycling system, these days...
The health of the immune system impacts all aspects of overall health. But with age, the immune system changes. It not only weakens, it also becomes imbalanced. This process is known as “immunosenescence”. Although lifespans have become longer, “health spans”...
There are times when you may be doing everything right to support your immune system but a nasty cold or flu gets you. What should you do then? One of my favorite recipes to get on the road to recovery is a nutrient-packed healing vegetable soup that also has the...
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...
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 well being...
How Fibers Supports your Immune Health 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...
Mushroom and Arame Salad is Best for Immune Health 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...
Food Phytonutrients can Super Charge your Immune System 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...
Substituting Cauliflower for Potatoes 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...
How can you Maximize your Immune System under Stress? 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,...