There are many key nutritional factors that are necessary for healthy bone metabolism. I’ll be covering many of these in depth (stay tuned). For now, I’ll share some of the latest facts and tips on the mineral, calcium, as it relates to bone health.
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Asparagus is a Springtime favorite, especially in Massachusetts. I share it’s nutritional benefits and a few of my favorite recipes.
Minimize side effects and optimize immune response to the Covid-19 vaccine. Learn what to do, what NOT to do and which natural remedies to consider.
Does a drink that has zero calories, no dairy, no caffeine and no additives sound appealing? This “new” drink is centuries old in a few parts of the world but is available to us now without having to go out in the forest to forage for it, unless you would like to!
Chaga grows in the northern hemisphere and right here on Cape Ann (north of Boston, MA). Technically it is a mushroom or sclerotia and it grows as a conk on birch trees. Recently mushrooms are having a moment as a superfood darling, too. But beyond the kitchen decades of research have proven their value. Even institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering are writing about it.
Bone broth is having a moment. Frozen, boxed, homemade- it is everywhere and has been historically for centuries, quietly simmering away on the back burner in every culture: chicken soup, pho, brodos, consommé. Use this Broth Matrix strategy to create nutritious and delicious dishes like a pro.
As we emerge out of our cocoon of “sheltering in place” and slowly incorporate some aspects of daily living, why not use this as an opportunity to create your new normal? A healthier, more robust and resilient you. We have an opportunity here to make some changes that could result in a significant health boost. And it can start by revisiting our relationship to what we eat… It’s time to get rid of the sugar.
Lets face it. During this time of pandemic and social unrest, nearly everyone’s daily routines have been thrown a curve ball. Potentially, every aspect of our lifestyle habits has been challenged In some way. We’re feeling the results in lack of energy and low mood. Wanting things to get back to “normal” may be of little help, instead, this may be the best time to create “your new normal”.
Because HEALTH CARE is about managing your HEALTH, not Illness. Follow these 7 STEPS to boost your IMMUNE HEALTH…
The “basics” of cultivating health are very foundational and as such are often times pretty routine and not very sexy. Yet, until the “basics” have been addressed its much more challenging to identify the underlying causes of symptoms. Chances are that many of the basics are recommendations that you might have grown up with and maybe even achieved until life got a little too hectic or complex and what started as a temporary detour turned into a major roadtrip to an unhealthy destination. There’s good news though. There is a way back…
BDNF, Brain-Derived Neurotropic Factor – if you could bottle it, you’d drink it all day! It’s been described as “Miracle-Gro for you brain” by Harvard psychiatrist John Ratey.
I frequently hear from many of my clients that “I tried the elimination diet and it didn’t help me at all…” or “I’m still confused about what foods might be bothering me even after 3 months on the elimination diet.” And while there are some situations where identifying food reactions may not be part of the solution, I frequently find that the elimination diet, when done correctly can reveal a lot of useful information.
Known food reactions of all kinds affect at least 5-10% of the population. I suspect that the actually number is much higher for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the lack of clarity about the meaning of the terms to describe the different types of food reactions. In this blog I’d like to clear up the confusion around the meaning of these different terms.
No matter what food plan you tend to follow, there are some basic steps to help support the body’s innate wisdom as it relates to the digestive process. By incorporating these steps into your daily routine with every meal you will enhance your digestion and elimination at every level.