Wellbeing
22 Jun 2017
Did you know that there are different parts of the nervous system? Central Nervous System: The command center of the body. Consists of the brain, retina, and spinal cord. Peripheral Nervous System: Consists of sensory neurons, ganglia, and nerves that con
Nutrition
15 Jun 2017
Did you know that chronic inflammation can lead to a wide variety of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, autoimmune diseases, and even cancer? Inflammatory cells can age as well as wreak havoc on our body. This is why it’s so important to fo
Wellbeing
1 Jun 2017
Did you know that skin is the largest organ in the body and absorbs nutrients from the sun as well as other sources? Our skin is part of the integumentary system and plays a major protective role in our health. One of the way skin helps to protect us from
Wellbeing
25 May 2017
Did you know that you can still suffer from Hashimoto’s even with “normal” blood work? There’s a large difference between the clinical range and the functional range when looking at lab values. Standard medical practitioners may very well overlook early s
Wellbeing
18 May 2017
Did you know that our kidneys directly affect our blood pressure? They also help to balance the volume of fluid in the body. Our kidneys play a critical role in the urinary system as well as our overall health. You will want to take care of your kidneys!
Nutrition
11 May 2017
Did you know that food intolerances can occur when consuming preservatives and additives? Many people are intolerant to benzoates, sulfites, and hydroxytoluene, as well as food dyes. The problem is that these preservatives and additives are found in thous
Wellbeing
4 May 2017
Did you know that there are a number of different immune system related diseases? Something like an allergy or asthma involves the immune system as does an autoimmune condition. An autoimmune condition is the result of a hyperactive immune system that wil
Seasonal
27 Apr 2017
Did you know that certain foods can make a ragweed allergy response worse? Surprisingly, many of these foods are quite healthy, but during allergy season you may want to avoid them. The following foods can trigger allergy symptoms in your body: Melons Cuc
Seasonal
25 Apr 2017
I can’t believe time has gone so quickly and that I am writing this as we move toward the end of April. I’ve been thinking of blogging, however, day-to-day events seem to take up my time and my blog posts have been a low priority on the to-do list. It’s b
Gut Health
20 Apr 2017
Did you know that about 100 trillion bacteria are living in your gut? There is a very complex system living in your gut that helps protect you from outside invaders. When there is an imbalance in this bacteria, digestive conditions can occur which is why