The Scoop on Ginger
Let’s talk about one of the most commonly overlooked herbs in our medicinal arsenal, and that is ginger. This magnificent herb has both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and does wonders for healing the gut. It is most commonly used in cases of nausea, particularly morning sickness. However, it is beneficial for a myriad of...
Vitamin A for Reproductive and Immune Health
Vitamin A is a key nutrient essential for good health. It’s commonly known for preserving eyesight but is important for so much more. Let’s first review some basics about the nutrient itself. Vitamin A is actually a group of fat-soluble compounds which provide the body with activators that assist with mineral...
Tackling Insulin Resistance
If you are someone who struggles with insulin resistance, you are familiar with the challenge of trying to lose weight. Whether it be stubborn weight in your belly area or feeling out of control when it comes to cravings, we know how frustrating it can be. You may crave sweets all the time or after meals, which can indicate that your body...
Supplement Spotlight: NAC
We know that most of the traditional American diet is deficient in many key vitamins and minerals. That said, we are often told to supplement in those areas. With an overwhelming amount of information, it can be difficult to know where to start. When we think of supplementing, we think of our physical health. That said, many are unaware...
Letting in the Light
By Andrea Vannelli According to the Chinese solar calendar, February 4th of this year marked the first day of spring. Considering this coincided with a cold snap of weather dipping into the single Fahrenheit digits, it can be hard to relate. But the ancient Chinese scholars were wise observers of nature’s rhythms. This...
Hold Your Tongue!
Did you know your body can be in one of two modes depending on your tongue posture? Did you know your body goes into survival mode when your tongue is not sealed to the roof of your mouth and immediately goes into healing mode when your tongue rests on the roof of your mouth? This is the job of the autonomic nervous system and the...
Clear Skin Starts in Your Gut
Do you often find yourself struggling with stubborn cystic acne? Or maybe that pesky hyperpigmentation that won’t go away? For the longest time, the connection between diet and skin health was rarely discussed. However, in recent years, we are learning just how interconnected the two really are. Oftentimes when we are diagnosing skin...
Herb Spotlight: Ashwagandha—an ancient adaptogen for modern life
By Andrea Vannelli Ashwagandha is the common name for Withania somnifera, a plant root appreciated by numerous cultures around the globe. Most notably it’s been used for many centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, with therapeutic use dating as far back as 3000 years according to some ancient texts. Ayurveda considers...