The key to good health is a strong immune system. If we have a weakened system, we are more susceptible to colds, the flu and many other health problems. With a winter storm brewing on the West Coast and nasty viruses going around all over the world, now is a crucial time to keep your immune system […]
When people think of carbs, warning bells often sound in the brain. We have been conditioned to fear carbohydrates as the doer of all evil: the macronutrient that contributes to weight gain. In some respects, that is not incorrect. Refined carbohydrates certainly pose a threat to health. They include foods like white rice and white […]
Do you ever find yourself ferociously craving cheese? If so, you are not alone. But it might not be the cheese itself that you are craving. Believe it or not, a cheese craving may actually be an indication of a fatty acid deficiency. Instead of succumbing to your dairy craving, try eating some omega-3 fatty […]
I recently wrote a blog on the supplements that I believe the majority of us should be taking every single day. The list includes supplements like magnesium, probiotics and vitamin D & K that are absolutely vital to everyday health and the majority of humans do not obtain enough of these vitamins and minerals from […]
Pictured: Natto Fermented Soybeans (food-based form of vitamin k2) Whether or not you have ever taken a nutrition course, you have probably heard of vitamin K. If you are interested in health, you might even know that vitamin K falls under the category of essential fat-soluble vitamins that remain stored in the body for a […]
Ashwagandha has been on my radar and a part of my health regimen for a long time. It is one of my favorite apoptogenic herbs because it works absolute wonders for stress regulation (among other benefits which I will dive into shortly). Ashwagandha is considered to be one of the most crucial apoptogenic herbs in […]
I was afraid and anxious at the thought of trying magic mushrooms for healing. Then, as I will share here, it became so clear that it was time … and I am so glad that I made the decision to try them. Here is a bit about the effectiveness of mushrooms and my journey towards healing. The […]
As a health practitioner, the question that I am asked the most often is, “What supplements should I be taking every single day?” While it is ideal to get the majority of our nutrients, vitamins and minerals from our whole food, mostly plant-based diets, the reality is that there are certain nutrients that the majority […]
Sugar eaters: listen up! With all of the recent research on the gut coming to light over the last few years, you likely now know that the status of your gut microbiome is integral to overall health. With more than 500 species of bacteria living in or on the human body at all times, bacterial […]
I really do not know what I did before podcasts became so popular. I absolutely love throwing one on whenever I am taking a drive to visit a friend, running an errand and do not feel like tuning into the chaos around me, cooking dinner, or even just relaxing with a glass of wine on […]
