Pumpkin seeds are one of those dynamic foods that serve double duty when it comes to whole-food goodness. Through their role of being one of the best natural sources of magnesium, these mighty seeds can protect against insulin resistance, reduce heart disease risk,...
Methylation is ubiquitous! It happens a billion times per second, throughout the body, in every cell, yet many of my new clients are unaware of it. Nor are they aware of how critically important its optimal function is to virtually every major body system, every...
Some people have yet to try black cumin seed oil. Given its amazing health benefits, I’m happy to provide a delicious and easy way to do that if you haven’t. And if you have, add this one to your quick meal library. Traditionally used for centuries to treat everything...
I read an article in National Geographic recently that made me think of the changing world of healthcare. If you are a functional healthcare provider or a person looking for the next-best-health- discovery, it may be of interest to you too! It discussed a book NG has...
If you follow a plant-based diet, avocados are more than likely one of your staples. But do you ever run out of new ways to use them? If so, you will love my recipe that turns avocados into a decadent dessert everyone will enjoy and benefit from. Their popularity as...
Creating Custom Plans for Every Genetic Variants What are Genetic Variants and why is it important to your functional health journey? If I had to pick one discovery in genetic research that has required the biggest reset in how the role of diet and lifestyle is viewed...
Getting a head start on fall and winter! When the first cool weather of fall arrives, thoughts drift to the coming days when a nice cup of healing broth or nourishing soup or Immune-Modulating Broths and Soups goes a long way towards warming the body and providing...
Genetic research is exciting, fascinating and ever-changing! I know because every year in my Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training (NEPT) program, time is spent updating the information related to this progressive area of healthcare, particularly in regards...
Delicious Dairy-Free Sour Cream for Health and Energy One of the great discoveries people make when switching to a plant-based diet is the amazingly delicious recipes available that can replace dairy. Countless studies have linked the saturated fat found in dairy...
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints I hear from clients, yet finding the way to a root cause can be confusing and complicated, especially given effective guidance on the topic is non-existent in the current medical curriculum.   Since understanding how to...