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Healthier Sweet Treats: Chocolate-Covered Oatmeal, Date, and Almond Butter Squares As someone who loves to cook, I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen. Whether I'm creating something entirely new or giving a healthy twist to existing recipes, it's all about making...

Unlocking the Aromatic Magic: Essential Oils and Appetite Management     Did you ever think that essential oils could play a role in curbing your appetite and supporting your weight management journey? It's a fascinating realm where science and aromatherapy...

Tackling IBS Symptoms Through Nutrition - Try This Recipe!   Jump to Recipe   Do digestive issues keep you from enjoying the things you love? Do you find yourself mapping out bathroom locations just in case? Have you ever had dinner and movie plans only to rush...

Cracking the Code of Your Ideal Diet Are you struggling to determine the ideal diet for your unique needs? Does the abundance of dietary information on the internet leave you feeling overwhelmed or perplexed? Are you tired of dealing with persistent bloating, low...

Nourishment or Inflammation? Identifying Foods That Fan the Flames Inflammatory Foods Chronic inflammation can have adverse health effects and raise the risk of various medical conditions. The benefits of anti-inflammatory foods may be lessened if you're also...

Hydration and Immunity: A Vital Connection You Shouldn't Ignore Are you truly aware of how much water you consume in a day? The answer to this seemingly simple question could have a significant impact on your immune system. Dehydration, a common yet often overlooked...

The Vital Connection Between Sleep and Immunity: Boosting Your Body's Defenses Do you find yourself frequently battling poor sleep? It might be more than just a groggy morning—your immune system could be taking a hit. While the relationship between sleep and immunity...

The Crucial Link Between Stress Management and Immune Health Managing stress is a fundamental aspect of maintaining a healthy immune system. The toll that prolonged stress can take on your immune defenses is significant, making you more vulnerable to illness. Let's...

The Sweet Truth: Sugar, Immunity, and 5 Tips to Kick the Habit Sugar has long been a subject of concern when it comes to its effects on our health, particularly on the immune system. While the idea that sugar might compromise immunity has roots in a 1970s study, the...

Honey and Cinnamon: A Dynamic Duo for Boosting Immunity and Soothing Colds When it comes to natural remedies for colds and immune support, the combination of honey and cinnamon stands out as a potent and time-tested solution. While the idea of honey as a home remedy...

Unlocking the Immune-Boosting Power of Elderberry Syrup When you delve into the realm of natural remedies for colds and flu, elderberry often takes center stage. This herbal remedy has a rich history of medicinal use and packs a potent anti-inflammatory punch. In...

How Ginger Became Your Cold and Flu Superhero   The Science Behind Ginger's Power Ginger's impressive health benefits are anchored in its active component, gingerol. Here's a closer look at how ginger works its magic: Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial...

Transforming My Health: A Personal Journey to Wellness   From my earliest memories, I battled severe digestive issues that left me feeling trapped and bewildered. For years, I navigated life with a constant fear of what might trigger my condition. It was a...

The Magnolia: A Tale of Awe and Appreciation Magnoliaceae The Magnolia: A Tale of Awe and Appreciation Let me share a story about one of my all-time favorite flowers: the Magnolia. It's a flower that holds a special place in my heart, largely because of my move from...

Orchids: Nature's Diverse Delights   Orchidaceae In My Orchid Sanctuary The orchid holds a special place in my heart. While they may seem unremarkable to some with their plain green leaves, I see their hidden beauty. When others discard them after their flowers wither...

Inflammation and its Relation to Psychoneuroimmunology     Inflammation: The Body's Natural Response to Trauma and Stress One of the body's critical immune responses is inflammation, especially when dealing with acute trauma. This may come as a surprise to...

Gardening and Cooking with Turmeric: From Root to Spice and   If you've been following my adventures on Instagram and Facebook, you might have seen that my husband and I recently enjoyed a delightful long weekend in the bustling city of NYC. What made this trip...

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I started meditating during yoga classes when I was 16 but really I  was meditating long before that.  As a child I spent a lot of time playing in nature and I just loved the feel of being in the woods.  We often had a houseful with my siblings and cousins so the woods were like my sanctuary […]

Lifestyle Medicine is not a new idea. Hippocrates, the father of medicine recognized the value of food as medicine many centuries ago. He had a philosophy, Let food be thy medicine and medicine by thy food […]

To have a smooth transition through menopause it is important to balance your adrenals before the transition begins.  Menopause is a natural transition that occurs when your ovaries stop producing eggs.  There is a time frame for this process, late forties or early fifties, but where you fall is individualized […]

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) is a type of detective work that identifies the underlying causes and conditions that cause disease instead of treating symptoms. Using functional lab work, I recognize patterns of imbalance in the body […]  

“All Disease Begins in the Gut”  ~ Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine
What’s the point of taking supplements if your body is not absorbing them properly?  Poor absorption, which leads to nutrient deficiency, can occur from intestinal hyperpermeability.  You may be more familiar with the term Leaky Gut […]

So, I am ready to admit that I have a cold!  When the runny nose first came on I thought it was due to cheating on my diet and eating foods that I am sensitive to… it’s possible. Last year I took the Mediator Release Test to check my food sensitivities.  I have a few…cane sugar is on the top of the list and when I eat it I get a runny nose […]