This week, I discussed how sugar consumption and sweeteners have led to the Fed Up movement on my homepage. I invite you to check it out and discover tools that can help you modify your obesity risk by decreasing...
Our Gut Bugs to the Gluten-Rescue??
By now, most people know that the bugs in our gut modulate many different functions in our bodies. As I previously wrote, good microflora has the following roles: They manufacture B-vitamins, such as biotin, niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6) and...
Listening to Your Thyroid
Many people may be unaware that their symptoms are a result of low thyroid function. This due to the fact that many factors regarding thyroid health are traditionally ignored in conventional diagnosis of hypothyroidism. For example, "normal" lab values...
Holistic Health Updates on Autism
I recently posted the top headlines in natural, holistic, and integrative health, wellness, and medication updates for the month of April. Below is a separate and highlighted compilation for the top headlines in the latest news on autism. As...
Why Coconut Oil May Be Bad for Your Skin
Coconut has become the superfood of today. It's everywhere...in our skin care, in our foods, shampoos, moisturizers, toothpaste, and even in our frying pan! (Coconut oil can withstand higher heat without going rancid like other healthy oils, such as...
What You Need to Know Before You Consider That “Spring Detox Cleanse”
Before anyone considers cleansing, certain things need to be in place. Factors to consider before starting any cleanse include the following: · nutrient availability · proper hydration · current health status · level of stress · history of...
What You Need to Know Before You Consider That "Spring Detox Cleanse"
Before anyone considers cleansing, certain things need to be in place. Factors to consider before starting any cleanse include the following: · nutrient availability · proper hydration · current health status · level of stress · history of...
Access to Food as Preventative Medicine & Weight Loss
Many of my blogs discuss the topic of choosing organic and eating foods that are non-GMOs (genetically modified organisms). For many, eating 100% organic may create a financial strain. This is due to the fact that the government subsidizes...
The Effect of a Loving and Calm Environment on Baby’s Health Outcomes
For this week's topic, I want to highlight how the emotional well-being of the mother affects her child's health. The Effect of a Loving Environment on Early Brain Growth The first 24 months are crucial for building and shaping...
The Effect of a Loving and Calm Environment on Baby’s Health Outcomes
For this week's topic, I want to highlight how the emotional well-being of the mother affects her child's health. The Effect of a Loving Environment on Early Brain Growth The first 24 months are crucial for building and shaping...