Are Organ Meats Healthy?
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When it comes to discussing nutrition and food, organ meat certainly isn’t the most glamorous subject. For some, the very topic evokes a sense of panic and horror! Perhaps it…
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Simple solutions to help you improve your family’s health through a combination of a real food diet, and optimizing factors like sleep, reducing stress and avoiding toxins.
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How Toxic Mold Exposure Harms the Body
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Toxic mold can cause some serious health problems. Before pulling out a natural cleaner to tackle that black mold you found in your home, it’s important to consider a few…
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How to Know If You Have Hashimoto’s Disease (& What to Do)
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There are symptoms that a lot of us might chalk up as just “part of life,” but nothing is normal about chronic fatigue, acid reflux, achy joints, inability to lose…
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Why I Drink Green Tea (+ Proven Health Benefits)
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Green tea wasn’t always my first choice when it came to tea, but now that I know more about the amazing health benefits of green tea it is one of…
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Olive Oil Benefits (& How to Choose One That Isn’t Fake!)
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If you’re anything like my husband, then olive oil may be your go-to oil for all things cooking. But if you’re not of Italian descent like me, you may wonder…
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How to Become a Certified Nutritionist or Wellness Coach
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If you’re like me, nutrition has become a big part of your life. It literally changed my health! Becoming so passionate about something can easily make you think of doing…
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How Breath Helps the Body: Simple Breathing Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
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I’ve talked about how important it is to clean your indoor air, but it’s equally as important to know how to breathe properly. We eat a few times a day,…
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How Zinc Deficiency Affects The Whole Body
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I find it ironic that I had a zinc deficiency for years without realizing it… especially because I’d written a senior biology paper on the functions of zinc in human biology.…
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Is a Bone Broth Diet Healthy? (+ Sample Plan)
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Bone broth has become such a wellness staple in many homes, mine included. The bone broth diet has risen in popularity as well, along with other dietary approaches like intermittent…
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How to Use the Fasting Mimicking Diet to Get the Benefits of Fasting (Without Skipping Food!)
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I’ve been interested in fasting and related concepts for a long time because of the potential for major health improvement. Research continues to show promising benefits. For years I’ve been…
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My 30-Day Reset Autoimmune Diet Plan & Recipes
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For many years I suspected that I had some form of thyroid problem based on my own research and symptoms like dry skin, occasional fatigue, trouble losing weight after having…
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Is Soy Healthy?
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Soy is a controversial food. I’ve had many people ask me lately about various forms of soy and whether it is really healthy or not. On one side, some experts…
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What I Learned From Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for a Month
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I’ve learned over and over that health and wellness is increasingly personalized! I largely credit my transformation to addressing trauma… and figuring out the personalized diet/lifestyle approach that worked for…
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Hypothyroidism 101: How to Boost an Underactive Thyroid Naturally
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Thyroid problems seem to be everywhere these days! Women especially are more prone to them. Hypothyroidism can happen for many different reasons, but our current modern, chaotic lifestyle can contribute…
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How (& Why!) to Make Your Own Liver Capsules
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Liver may be a nutrition-packed powerhouse, but for many this offal is, well… awful tasting. While I do love some liver and onions with bacon (because, hello, bacon!), these liver capsules…
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Heavy Metals in Fish & Seafood: Should We Be Worried?
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I am a huge seafood fan, so when I hear concerns from you about whether seafood is safe to eat, I definitely want to talk about it! One of the…
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Is a Carb Cycling Diet Good for You? Here’s How to Start
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We have all heard of the many benefits that a low carbohydrate or ketogenic diet provides. Research shows restricting our carbs can help balance blood sugar, control insulin levels, and…
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Is Colloidal Silver Safe and Effective? (& When Not to Use)
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Natural supplements and holistic remedies that offer proven health benefits are big in my house. One that I always keep on hand is colloidal silver. This sometimes controversial supplement was…
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Why You Should Never Eat Vegetable Oil or Margarine
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Aside from whole grains, vegetable oils and margarine are some of the most misunderstood and over-recommended foods in the health community. You’ve probably heard these referred to as “heart-healthy oils,”…
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How to Lose Weight: What Worked for Me to Lose 80+ Pounds
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I struggled to lose weight for most of my adult life and only reached a healthy weight within the last couple of years. More importantly, I now feel calm and…
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Natural Remedies for Cold Sores
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Those scabby, throbbing scabs on the mouth are annoying and painful, not to mention unsightly. Conventional treatments work to suppress the virus, but those drugs come with side effects that…
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Is Organic Food Worth The Price? What the Label Really Means
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Just as I prefer to use non-toxic kitchen equipment, I also try to stick with organic foods when possible. But many people wonder if organic food is really worth the…
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The Health Benefits of Sprouts and Microgreens
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Sprouts of certain seeds and nuts are an inexpensive and simple way to add extra nutrients to the diet. They are easy to grow at home and the ultimate local…
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Benefits of Inversion Therapy (& How to Do It at Home)
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Chronic pain is, unfortunately, all too common. From sitting at work, to carrying heavy objects (or toddlers!), to pregnancy, our bodies can get out of alignment. This (combined with a weak…