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...
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...
The Wonders of Sea Buckthorn Oil
If you are anything like me, you have been struggling with acne for as long as you can remember. No matter how hard you try to manage your skin, you are left with the same underwhelming results. Not to mention the hours that have been spent scrolling on social media for the latest skincare trends and the hundred of dollars spent on...
Healthy Hormones Depend on a Healthy Gut
By Andrea Vannelli Taking care of the gut truly is a pillar of good health. The gut microbiota is a major aspect of our internal ecosystem, and it seems the more we learn about this complex consortium of microbes, the more we understand just how intricately it is related to myriad important health factors. The human GI tract...
The Scariest Part About Halloween…Candy!
Halloween is upon us and you know what that means? Candy! Candy is definitely the scariest thing about Halloween and for good reason! While it may be tempting to let yourself, or worse your kids, gobble down all those tasty treats, you may want to think twice. This year is as good as any to face the facts about the real dark side of...
Foods to Boost Immunity
As summer comes to a close and fall and winter are upon us, it is more important than ever to begin prepping your body for cold & flu season. During these next few months, temperatures will drop and we will become more susceptible to certain bugs and viral infections. When the air has less humidity, viruses are able to thrive as they...
