Plant-Based Detox Basics The Basics Each week of this plan varies, from what you eat and also when. This detox is meant to be affordable. It should be flexible based on where you live, and your kitchen equipment, schedule, and budget. Say goodbye (for just a few weeks!) to soda, sugary drinks, processed foods, refined … Continue reading Plant-Based Detox Outline
Category: Chronic Illness
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 of … Continue 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 and … Continue reading Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset
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. … Continue reading Plant Medicine: Wild Yam for IBD
IBS + Four Herbal Remedies
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a widespread digestive disorder. It causes abdominal pain, discomfort, and irregular bowel movements. Having IBS is a frustrating mess, and its no wonder it is one of the more common reasons that folks visit the doctor. Symptoms of IBS IBS is a chronic condition. The symptoms may come and go, … Continue reading IBS + Four Herbal Remedies
Body Clock Researchers Win Nobel Prize
“The field had long been speculating on this Nobel Prize. This is great recognition for the field of circadian rhythms that are intimately linked to our health and disease, including diabetes, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular disease.” — Dr. Frank A.J.L. Scheer, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Medical Chronobiology Program … Continue reading Body Clock Researchers Win Nobel Prize
Eat to Dream: Melatonin and Diet
Sleep and eating habits, if only we could separate the two. Many of my clients who complain of sleep issues, such as restless nights or working the night shift, have issues with blood sugar control or are overweight. Earlier this week, I wrote a post about our natural body clock and how this can influence … Continue reading Eat to Dream: Melatonin and Diet
How Fiber Alters Gut Immunity
Symbiosis: the interaction between two different organisms living in close, physical association and to the advantage of both. A healthy gut, in a person enjoying a balanced diet, is full of friendly bacteria living with its human in symbiosis. These bacteria live in one area -- the large intestines -- and take up camp close … Continue reading How Fiber Alters Gut Immunity
Gluten-Free 101 + Meal Plan (free PDF)
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats processed in a shared facility with gluten grains. Gluten is known to damage the intestinal lining of those with gluten intolerance or sensitivity. Exposure to gluten can lead to weight loss, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, forgetfulness, and mood issues such as irritability … Continue reading Gluten-Free 101 + Meal Plan (free PDF)
DGL: Licorice with a Purpose
DGL, or deglycyrrhizinated licorice, is a supplement that puts in work. While licorice is used as a sweetener, it is also a traditional remedy for issues affecting the gut, respiration, energy level, and hormonal imbalance. In its pure form, licorice can cause unwanted drug-nutrient interactions, and effect kidney function to the extent of causing water retention (known as … Continue reading DGL: Licorice with a Purpose
