Matcha is powdered green tea. You can also consume green tea by using a tea bag in hot water for a similar effect. Green tea and matcha are powerful antioxidants. They’re a great way to wean off acidic coffee if you’re like most Americans that drink too much. It’s anti-cancer and fantastic for Lyme disease. […]
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Sprouts
Sprouts are an amazing adjunct to any diet. They are a super food that’s rich in vitamins, enzymes, life, and antioxidants. They’re easily digested and packed with protein. Sprouts help fight cancer and are very energizing. Try them on sandwiches, salads, or as a garnish to soups. They are flavorful and fun! Sprouts help with […]
Hormone Health
Hormone health is crucial to overall health. Hormones control everything. Avoiding plastics is very important as these reach hormone havoc on the body. They cause the body in men, women and children to up-regulate estrogen receptors. This promotes growth of tissues: fatty tissue, tumors, cysts, fibroids and more. Use glass bottles and containers. Avoid microwaving […]
Lemons – A Life Line for Your Health
Lemons are a great part of most healthy lifestyles. They help you to drink more water, help you to avoid retaining water, and help with digestion. They help the gall bladder do its job to break down proteins, fats, and remove toxins! If you don’t have a gall bladder, lemons are a great adjunct for […]
Ozone
What is ozone? It’s basically super-powered oxygen. It converts oxygen into an unstable form that creates peroxides. We know hydrogen peroxide kills germs, well so does ozone! Ozone should not be directly inhaled in a nasal canniculi, just like peroxide should not be swallowed. Ozone can be performed by intravenous methods at a doctor’s office […]
Grounding
Grounding is the process of making contact with the earth’s electrical energy. You can consider it like “charging up” your body the way you use electricity to charge your phone. Getting barefoot is the best way to ground yourself. Check out earthing.com for grounding blankets and mats you can use when indoors to ground yourself […]
Functional Medicine Labs – How are they Different?
Functional medicine labs are very different than traditional ones. Insurance doesn’t feel the thoroughness functional medicine providers give is medically necessary, but we know it is! Spending time with you is critical and thorough investigations with more comprehensive testing is crucial to you having success to your complex issues. More in-depth analyses are performed with […]
Why is Vitamin C so Important?
“Oh you’re getting sick? Just take some vitamin C.” I’m sure you’ve all heard or been told that at one point in your lives, but does anyone really know or understand why vitamin C is so important? For one, yes, it supports immune function; it’s a protective antioxidant against damaging oxidative stress. It also plays […]
How Much Water Should You Drink?
Are you drinking enough water in a day? Gettin’ back to basics here — your body needs enough water every day for several reasons, especially as the weather gets warmer. Water helps to: regulate body temperature, bowel movements, healthy digestion protect tissues, the spinal cord, and joints rid the body of waste through urination, sweat, […]
Take Care of your Calcium Needs!
Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the body, making up the structure of bones and teeth, and plays a role in muscle function, blood clotting, nerves and hormones. A deficiency of calcium can lead to reduced bone strength with the possibility of developing fragile bones, bone softening and increased fracture risk.
4 Digestion-Improving Hacks That Have Nothing to do with Food
Your gut health is more than just a result of the foods being consumed on a daily basis! Our gut health is heavily influenced by environment & lifestyle as well. How many hours of sleep do you get per night? Do you prioritize stress-relieving activities? Are you participating in regular physical activity?
Why You Should Care About Magnesium
Magnesium is an important electrolyte that plays a part in several different processes in the body! It’s needed for: Insulin sensitivity – releases insulin, clears insulin, improves insulin resistance Energy production Good gut health Supports Vitamin D status – you need magnesium to active and use Vitamin D Important for recovery and sleep Unfortunately it’s […]
Time Saving Food Hacks
Raise your hand if you value your time and money. (These tips are sure to save you just that, trust me)