If you’ve been a part of the health and wellness community for long, you’ve probably heard of the practice of soaking nuts before consumption. You may have read that unsoaked nuts have too much phytic acid, or are even toxic. Does this claim hold up? And is it worth the hassle?
Probiotics for Immune Support and Detoxification
Were you, or your kids, born by Cesarean section? Did you get sick a lot as a kid and take antibiotics frequently? Did you grow up in an area where pesticides and heavy metals were prevalent? If you said yes to any of the above questions, it’s time to shore up your microbiome. I share some tips in this blog!
Hormone-Balancing Seed Porridge
This easy, nourishing porridge is inspired by the Paleo breakfast cereals available at high-end health food stores. These products, while delicious, are typically spendy. They are also probably rancid by the time they reach the consumer. Thankfully, it’s simple to make your own seed-and-nut-based cold or hot cereal.
Three Ways to Use Detox Greens
Treat yourself to some delicious, detoxifying, and easy recipes with my favorite detox greens! This powder offers a phytonutrient-dense blend of grasses, fruits, vegetables, and berries. Take yourself to the tropics with the flavors of pineapple and lime, enjoy the nutrient-filled drink will lemon, basil, and strawberries, and more…
Kale Brussels Sprouts Salad
Carrot Cleansing Salad
How a 'Keto-Green' Diet Can Help You Survive Post-Menopause
This is a guest post from my friend and colleague, Dr. Anna Cabeca. Menopause is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to bring you down at all! It just requires some adjustments, and that’s especially true in our modern, toxic world. This post outlines the restorative principles in her new book, Keto-Green 16.
My Top Gut Supplements for Immunity
The Gut-Immune System Connection
Gluten Sensitivity: Symptoms and Solutions
If you know (or suspect) that you have issues with gluten, just cutting it out of your diet may not be enough. Gluten shows up everywhere, even in foods that are supposedly “gluten-free.” Why is gluten a problem? How can you tell the difference between celiac and gluten sensitivity? Read on to learn more!
Time Stamps of COVID-19
With so many coronavirus preventive measures out there, it can be hard to decipher fact from fiction. How does the virus behave? How long does it live on surfaces? Can you get it again? Read on to learn what research we have so far and what precautions you can take to keep you and your household safe.
Coronavirus Recipes and Expert Tips
How to Support Digestion Naturally
Blood Tests for Immune Health
Coronavirus and Natural Immune Support
Fix Your Microbiome with Prebiotic Foods and Prebiotic Fiber
Leaky Gut Supplements and More
Why We Love the GI-MAP Test
Your digestive system is foundational to your health! Sometimes you need to run a test to know what is going on in your gut, and our preferred test is the GI-MAP. Beyond testing for a number of pathogens, including E. coli, H. pylori, Candida, and parasites, it tests for other markers of gut function, which I will highlight in this article!