The Alkaline Diet is a trend diet getting lots of attention right now. This diet is all about plant foods and pH balance. The idea is to include only “alkaline foods” like vegetables, some fruits, certain whole grains, nuts, seeds, and soy, which, when broken down by digestion leave a residue in the body thatContinueContinue reading “Myth Bust: Looking at the Alkaline Diet”
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Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?
The Foods We Choose Matter A Standard American Diet (the SAD way of eating) is one that’s full of processed Franken-foods, inorganic vegetables and fruits, refined grains that are stripped of nutritional benefits, low quality fats and oils, and large amounts of animal products like meats and dairy. These products deprive and deplete us ofContinueContinue reading “Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?”
Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset
Transformation happens all around, and within us, when seasons change. The light shifts, temperatures rise or fall, and life moves through phases. Choosing to detox at this time is a sacred act. It requires us to focus our attention. A detox becomes more than just about food. It is also an opportunity to harness andContinueContinue reading “Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset”
Three Edible Medicinals for Blood Sugar Control
The body regulates blood sugars using various hormones. Insulin, glucagon, GLP-1, amylin. Liver, pancreas, gut, brain. With so much involved, getting blood sugar levels back in balance is no small feat. But its worth the effort. Whether you suffer from weight gain, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, or diabetes, restoring blood sugar balance is key. TheContinueContinue reading “Three Edible Medicinals for Blood Sugar Control”
Plant Medicine: Wild Yam for IBD
Wild yam is a beautiful New England plant that grows in moist woods, swamps, and ditches. For centuries, indigenous and early Americans have taken wild yam root as medicine. Wild yam root helps to defend and strengthen many systems of the body. Among its many uses, wild yam offers potent medicine for the digestive system.ContinueContinue reading “Plant Medicine: Wild Yam for IBD”
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