Low Homocysteine—When is it a Concern?
The issue of having too little homocysteine is still as relevant now, as it was then
Research and News April 2017
10 minutes of vigorous activity reduces later disease risk in children The soy debate: benefits for breast cancer Broccoli busy in ‘junk’ DNA regions to prevent or stall cancer Crossfit-ters beware: ‘Rhabdo’ can have potentially-fatal consequences More data on the…
Why Work with a Functional Nutritionist?
Working with a functional nutritionist can help you be most effective at implementing your nutritional treatment plan, avoiding common pitfalls, and optimizing your health outcomes. With your own personal nutritionist, you will be able to: – Utilize the most effective…
Home Recipes for Oral Care
Commercial toothpastes and mouthwashes are certainly convenient, but some of us would prefer to go that extra mile for our oral health with homemade…
Research and News March 2017
Colon and rectal cancers on the rise in younger people Sperm quality improved by antioxidants from walnuts Twice weekly Iyengar yoga for depression New therapy option for extreme asthma/IgE cases Insecticides and Children’s Behavior Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen 2017…
Methylation Trail Mix
We love pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for their rich minerals, B vitamins and essential fatty acids. They also make a delicious snack, especially in a methylation trail mix recipe like this one. Chocolate tip: Look for organic, dark chocolate…
7 Underlying Causes of SIBO That You Might Be Missing
Sometimes a simple low FODMAPs diet, or a course of prescription or botanical antimicrobials, is enough to shift a case of SIBO.
Diet Sleuthing: Navigating A Successful Dairy Elimination and Challenge
Do your kids have frequent ear infections, eczema or colitis? In many cases, these can be related to dietary triggers, called “food sensitivities.” Dairy…
Sunbutter Crunch Bars
If you’re looking for a snack that satisfies your dessert cravings and incorporates your methylation superfoods, look no further than Against All Grain’s No-Bake Sunbutter Crunch Bars. These bars are filled with sunflower seeds, which are a great food to…
There’s More to Precision Medicine than Genomics
Precision medicine, which encompasses the concepts of individual uniqueness and personalized healthcare solutions, has to-date been most focused on genetics.
Healthy Chocolate Valentine’s Treats – Our Top Picks!
Happy Valentine’s Day! We love celebrations and are even more delighted to share healthy, delicious treats that will satisfy your cravings but won’t leave you feeling guilty.
A Fortunate Cat Teaches Us About Our Genes (and Ourselves)
It got me thinking about why it is that calicos can only be females and how much the interesting genetics of this cat can teach us about our genes and…
Research and News February 2017
B12 – Regulator of Microbial Communities and More Omega-3s and Traumatic Brain Injury Antibiotics Can Stimulate Bacterial Growth How Microbes Can Cause Autoimmunity Is Your Loved One Depressed? Show Them More Love Benefits of Fish Oil-Derived Proresolvins for Asthma May…
Laundry Detergent {Homemade and All Natural}
This article originally appeared on Pink Fortitude. Laundry Detergent {Homemade and All Natural} I’ve been on a green and homesteading kick lately, so today I’m going to share with you how to make your own laundry detergent {Homemade and All…
Hidden Sources of Gluten
If you have Celiac Disease, or non-Celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), but are still having villi damage or residual symptoms, you may still be getting gluten
Eating for Your Genes: Turmeric-Pickled Daikon
Why is turmeric so essential for preventing cancer, AND for supporting cancer treatment? Here’s a huge reason: epigenetics.
Winter Blues? Danish Hygge Meets Functional Medicine
Get help from hygge. Hygge (pronounced HYU-gah) is a Danish lifestyle concept and currently one of their most popular exports.
Clinician Update: NIH Finally Recommends Early Peanut Introduction
The NIH now recommends that high-risk infants—those with severe eczema, egg allergy, or both—should be introduced to (age-appropriate) peanut-containing….
Mother Dirt: Nourish Your Skin’s Microbiome
It was a happy day when I unexpectedly happened upon Mother Dirt. I was prepping for an interview with Dr. Raphael Kellman & his Microbiome Medicine Summit.
Understanding the Pathology of Autoimmunity Through the Prism of the Gut
Dr. Fasano identified the intimate, essential role that the gut plays in the development of autoimmunity.