Sauerkraut and Gut Health

As time goes on, we hear more and more about the importance of improving our gut health and there are many reasons why it is so necessary! Here in the United States, we consume what is considered a more traditional “western diet”. This is a diet high in fats, sodium, sugars, processed foods, etc. When these foods are consumed for long...

The Straight Cut on Beef

The ongoing shortages in our industrial food supply chain are showing us just how disastrous it is to rely on outsourced meat to feed our families. There has never been a better time to ditch the grocery store meat and get back in touch with local farming. Thankfully there are still some farmers who believe in raising their cattle with...

For the Love of Bile

By Dr. Andrea Vannelli We tend to hear a lot about the liver in functional and traditional Asian medicine arenas these days. And with good reason: just to name a few of its key roles, this organ is paramount in helping the body manage blood glucose and energy production, process and store nutrients, conjugate cholesterol...

Medicinal Properties of Seaweed

Different cultures celebrate their birthdays with various foods and activities. In France, they eat a delicious treat called croquembouche. In Mexico, the children celebrate by breaking the piñatas. In England, they prepare and eat fortune-telling cake. The list goes on and on, but in my hometown, South Korea, we celebrate by eating...

What to Eat (and Avoid) to Promote Thyroid Health

Hypothyroidism is a common condition impacting many women today. When your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain hormones, it can lead to things like slow digestion, fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, infertility, irregular periods and other life-disrupting ailments. Understanding how your thyroid works and being aware of what foods...

Music Therapy and Fertility

Did you know that something as simple as listening to music can help you with your fertility journey? Infertility is an extremely complex issue that has various causes. Oftentimes solutions to these issues can seem very overwhelming and at times quite invasive. However, studies have shown that the basic act of listening to music,...

Nutritional Tips to Conquer PMS

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a not-so-fun time that affects millions of women. It’s caused by having an imbalance in hormone levels and can manifest physically as tender breasts, headaches and cramps. It can also even impact the ‘feel-good’ chemicals in your brain (serotonin) trigger stress hormones, increase fluid retention and...

Help for Managing Estrogens

Estrogens are a vital aspect of female (and male) hormonal health. When properly balanced, they play an important role in helping women protect against inflammation, prepare the uterus for pregnancy, boost muscle mass, keep us thinking sharply, make us feel sexy and support the production of serotonin. Pretty crucial...