It’s not uncommon for people to become so used to being stressed out they fail to realize it’s an issue. They have forgotten how not to feel stressed out. Furthermore, stress can manifest in different ways. Symptoms of fatigue-based stress include: – Fatigue – Slow to get going in the morning – Energy crash in […]
Read MoreBone broth is well known for its gut health benefits.
Bone broth is different from soup stock because of the time that’s spent simmering. The longer the bones and vegetables are allowed to cook, the more nutrients and minerals are pulled from them. Some of the great ways that bone broth benefits your body include: – Heals leaky gut – Further protects the lining of […]
Read MoreCould Sun Exposure be Worsening Your Autoimmune Disorder?
Generally, spending time outdoors and enjoying nature is highly recommended as part of living a healthy life. But for some people with autoimmune diseases, the sun can trigger flares and make symptoms worse. While scientists are still learning about the connection between sunlight and autoimmune disease flares, the clearest data is related to the connection […]
Read MoreSigns of Anemia
If you are autoimmune, it is SO important to look at how your body is functioning as a whole! When people are working to manage an autoimmune or chronic condition, they typically focus on an anti-inflammatory diet and protocol, which is great; however, one often overlooked dealbreaker to getting better is anemia. Anemia hinders recovery […]
Read MoreAre You Suffering from Chronic Inflammation in the Brain?
Functional and holistic medicine practitioners are seeing an explosion in disorders related to inflammation and autoimmunity caused by too many dietary or environmental toxins present. Inflammation can affect any part of your body, but it often takes root in the brain; some big triggers of neurological inflammation are gluten and dairy. However, if neurological damage […]
Read More5 Benefits of Strength Training
Here are 5 benefits to including strength training in your fitness repertoire: Boost your metabolic rate. Optimizing your metabolic rate helps you efficiently use calories to maintain muscle mass, and it helps you lose weight more quickly. Reduce the risk of injury. Building muscle also happens to strengthen ligaments, bones, and tendons. By doing so […]
Read MoreDiabetes Info
Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? If you have diabetes, here’s some important information! The commonly used diabetes drug metformin hydrochloride has been recalled by the FDA after finding it contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent. The recalled drugs are marketed as “extended-release tablets” under the brand name Time-Cap Labs, Inc. […]
Read MorePerimenopause
You’ve probably heard of menopause, which officially occurs the year after you completely stop having a period – on average age 51. There is also a transition period before menopause that a lot of women experience, called perimenopause, which typically begins between 4 and 10 years before menopause. During perimenopause, your hormone levels start to […]
Read MoreSalt & Autoimmune Conditions
Salt can be a useful tool in your health arsenal when used properly. It can boost your electrolytes, help with fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle function. Although salt is not in itself harmful, Americans are guilty of eating way too much, more than the human body was ever designed to process. Fast foods, junk […]
Read MoreIs Milk an Important Source of Calcium?
Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone health and especially needed during adolescence when bone-building peaks, between ages 12 and 15. Benefits of adequate calcium include: Preventing osteoporosis Protecting against toxicity by decreasing l ead absorption in the intestines Protecting growing babies from lead deposits in expecting mothers But are dairy products the best source […]
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