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Want Your Memory back?–start with an app!

I was fortunate enough to have gone on a functional medicine retreat this past weekend–Four days in beautiful Asheville, NC. One of the greatest things that came out of it was a ‘rule’ to turn off our phones for the entire trip . I knew that I have been a slave to my device for …

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Caffeine and Alternatives to get your buzz!

Caffeine Alternatives! Today, let’s dive into the stimulating world of caffeine and unravel its effects on adrenal health and detoxification. As we sip our morning brew or enjoy that midday pick-me-up, it’s crucial to understand how caffeine can influence our bodies beyond just a jolt of energy. First off, let’s talk adrenal health. Our adrenal …

Unlock Better Health with “Rethinking Hypothyroidism” by Dr. Antonio Bianco

Are you or a loved one struggling with persistent symptoms of hypothyroidism like brain fog, high cholesterol, or low metabolism? Look no further than “Rethinking Hypothyroidism” by Dr. Antonio Bianco, a renowned physician scientist who challenges conventional approaches to thyroid treatment. In his book, Dr. Bianco shares insights on the history of hypothyroidism treatment, offers …

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Perspective is EVERYTHING!

Gonna get a little personal with ya: I wanted to share a perspective shift and explain why I’m now grateful for the wart on my knee. Wait, What?! Sounds pretty gross, right? So, here’s the deal, I’ve had a wart on my knee for probably the last 20+ years. I’ve done everything to try and …

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I knew Kale had it out for me…

Book Review: Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton. I recently had the pleasure of reading the book Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton. It discusses the role that natural plant compounds called oxalates play in health. Oxalates are most popular for their role in crystallizing with calcium and creating calcium oxalate ‘stones’ or Kidney Stones. Sally makes …

The Dirty on Gluten

The Dirty on Gluten A gluten-free diet is often a good strategy and part of a therapeutic diet I recommend when helping clients understand and reverse disease dynamics. I thought I’d share WHY I recommend it and give some strategies to help you give it a try! First, Let’s cover some basics: What is Gluten? …

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Air your Dirty Laundry!

Air your Dirty Laundry! Toxin avoidance opportunities In my pursuit of including as many Don Henley lyrics as possible in the Blog (*note this is the first one*) I wanted to discuss more toxin avoidance opportunities to include in your daily life. Detox with Doug is coming in October, and one of the tenets of …

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WildFire Support

We’ve experienced a number of alarming days in our air quality due to the smoke from burning Canadian wildfires. The Air Quality index measures 5 different substances in the air including: Ozone, particle count (what we’re concerned about with the current fires), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. AirNow.gov analyzes these data points and …

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D up!

We’ve been discussing some of the most common supplement recommendations I make to clients based on their unique nutrition supply and demand. #2 on this list is the Sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D! Vitamin D is made in the skin when exposed to sufficient radiation from the sun. In most areas of the Midwest, we only …