Goji Berries for Vision
Do you like quick wins? I always love when I come across a health research article that gives an actual and actionable takeaway that I can put into action right away. The latest? Goji berries support healthy vision and might combat the risk of age-related macular degeneration. That’s pretty awesome because macular degeneration is the […]
Spotlight on Glutamine
Glutamine (also called l-glutamine) is an amino acid that our bodies can make and that is present in many foods. So, why might some people benefit from consuming additional glutamine as a supplement? Let’s look at 3 health benefits of glutamine: Immune Health Glutamine is a critical source of fuel for immune cells. That’s why […]
Why You Should Consider Eating Dinner Early
Eating late may disrupt blood sugar—according to a new study conducted in Spain and led by Massachusetts General Hospital. 845 healthy adults were given dinner either early (4 hours before bedtime) or late (1 hour before bedtime) on different days: ➡️Melatonin levels were naturally 3.5 times higher at the time of the late dinner. ➡️Eating […]
Waking at 3 AM?
It’s…LIVER TIME!!! According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, each body organ system has a time of day when it is more active than others. For the liver? It’s 1-3 am. That means that if you repeatedly wake up at 3 AM, your liver may be overworked or you need additional detoxification support. Here are some things […]
Spotlight on Glutathione
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant in every cell of your body. Even though our cells make it every day, here are some reasons your body might have a higher need for this incredible antioxidant: • Weight gain • Poor eating habits • Alcohol consumption • Aging • Stress But…if you don’t have any of those, […]
5 Benefits of Beets
Beets are America’s 2nd most hated vegetable (second out only to turnips). I came across that in a survey a couple of years ago and actually find it a bit hard to believe! There are so many reasons we should all love beets… • Beets are a good source of fiber, for digestion and detoxification. […]
Castor Oil Packs
It’s a classic naturopathic therapy that really is timeless. A castor oil pack is a piece of flannel, soaked in castor oil, and placed on the abdomen with a hot water bottle. Let’s break down the why and the how… Why would I use a castor oil pack? ● Castor oil contains fatty acids that […]
