Over the past few weeks in our quarantine recovery blog series, you’ve read about the health problems posed by the stay-at-home lifestyle and the relationship between toxic load, metabolic health, and immune function. We empathize deeply with all of you as you navigate this new world. However, we also want to empower you to take …
Have you had weird, wild dreams during the pandemic? That’s just one effect of a lifestyle shift that has impacted the way our bodies recover each night. Similar to mood and nutrition, but perhaps with even more profound impact, our quality and quantity of sleep has suffered greatly during this time of uncertainty. In some …
To varying degrees, we’ve all experienced shifting moods and the uncomfortable emotions tied to these ups and downs during a global lockdown. It’s no wonder: We now fear that a microscopic invader could hit at any moment. But we can’t even see this enemy. We feel powerless. We’ve lost not only a sense of control …
Are you sleeping poorly, eating everything in sight and finding little motivation to exercise? Don’t worry: You’re in the majority. Few of us are handling our health well during this quarantine, with rules that shift daily. But how well we rest, feed our bodies and move may all be consequences of something more systemic: stress. …
Quarantine has touched every part of our lives — from what we do for a living to how we have fun to how we stay healthy in a brave new world. But with no proven or solid guide for dealing with our current situation, most of us are left wondering where we go from here. …
Over the past month, there have been circulating concerns regarding the safety of certain dietary supplements in the context of the current immunity challenge we are facing as a global community. Some healthcare professionals have advised patients to avoid supplemental vitamins A and D, as well as the traditional herb elderberry, arguing that these supplements …
Addressing the Controversy of Using Vitamins A, D, and Elderberry for Immune Health Read More »
Long before the emergence of modern medicine, with its repertoire of antimicrobial drugs and vaccines, traditional cultures relied on botanicals to support immune health and combat seasonal threats. Elderberry is a botanical long celebrated for its immune-supportive effects and its ability to help promote a healthy microbial balance in the body. Read on to learn …
Benefits of Elderberry – A Traditional Herbal Remedy for Immune Health Read More »
It is normal to feel alarmed and concerned when seasonal immune threats are high. Fortunately, there are many practical steps you can take to reduce your susceptibility to these challenges, protecting both your health and that of your loved ones. Read on to learn more! Take Practical Steps to Reduce Your Exposure The first step …
How to Optimize Your Immune Function When Risk is High Read More »
You’ve probably heard of methylation, and how important it is for your health. But you may not know how powerful it really is—even though it is an amazingly simple biochemical action that takes place in every cell of your body. Put simply, methylation is the addition of a methyl group to a molecule. Demethylation is …
In Part 1 of our Environmental Toxins blog series, we discussed the myriad sources of toxins in our environment and how they adversely impact our health. While understanding the sources and effects of environmental toxins is essential, it makes little difference unless we have an action plan to fight back! Read on to learn actionable, …
Empowering Steps for Reducing Toxin Exposure and Supporting Detoxification Read More »
Toxins are found throughout our environment – in our oceans, drinking water, air, soil, and even our food and homes. Some of these toxins, such as arsenic, naturally occur on earth but have increased in our environment due to human activities such as mining and manufacturing. Other toxins, such as BPA and triclosan, are man-made …
Everything You Need To Know About Environmental Toxins And Their Effects On Your Health Read More »
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