Garlic Sunflower Seed Dressing
Garlic Sunflower Seed Dressing Please see my post “The Fat Conundrum: Good Fats versus Bad Fats” to learn how good fats are good for our health! ½ cup raw hulled sunflower seeds 1 cup water 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1 Tbs. coconut aminos ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp.…
Thyroid Round Table Updates
Recently I attended an educational event with several healthcare practitioners to learn about the latest research updates and clinical pearls regarding thyroid disorders. This is “Part I” based on what I learned. Part II will follow in my next newsletter. TSH Test vs. The Woltman’s Sign We’ve been hearing for the past few years that the TSH test…
Find Out if Your Unexplained Symptoms are from Lyme Disease
It’s quite astonishing when you think about it, but more people are affected by Lyme disease each year than breast cancer, yet we rarely think about Lyme as the cause of our medical maladies. In fact, 300,000+ are infected with Lyme disease each year, and most are without a bull’s eye rash or tick bite…
Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta Bake
This recipe is simply outstanding. It’s actually one of my most requested dishes and I love to make it. If I need to make a dish for someone who is ill or a family that’s going through a health crisis, this is what I always make. It just has “nurturing” written all over it! I…
Hashimoto’s and Calf Pain
Leg cramps, although usually harmless, can be extremely painful. Hashimoto’s and Calf Pain is common, when leg cramps occur at night they interrupt sleep and can leave you feeling exhausted. Cramping is a prolonged contraction of the muscles, most often affecting the feet and calves. Why muscles cramp, or go into spasm, is not always…
Cracked Lips & Vitamin Deficiency
As part of the largest organ of our body, the skin on our lips is also one of the most sensitive. This skin is formed the same way as the rest of our body’s skin, except that its outer, multilevel cell layer is very thin and not as well protected by a tough outer layer…
Aromatherapy for Thyroid & Adrenal Support
Various essential oils extracted from fruits and plants are popular for their healthful properties. Many have been used for centuries to soothe the nerves and maintain general health and overall well-being. When choosing an essential oil it is important to know what you’re getting. Although it’s not the only brand I enjoy using, when it…
Benefits of Nettle Tea
Nettle, also known as Urtica dioica, gives a sting to those who brush against its dark green leaves, but the irritating toxin produced by the nettle plant is actually responsible for its healing effects. In fact, people suffering from arthritis, gout, or other rheumatic ailments can rub stinging springs of nettle directly on aching joints. The…
Chicken Curry with Almonds & Apricots
Curry powder has a number of health benefits including the prevention of cancer, protection against heart disease, reduction in Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, reduce pain and inflammation associated with autoimmune disease, supports bone health, aids the immune system defenses against bacterial infections and supports the ability of the liver to eliminate toxins. The apricot is actually…
Hashimoto’s Thyroid Fatigue
Here’s one myth I need to dispel: Despite what the public-at-large may believe, people with Hashimoto’s aren’t faking their fatigue. Hashimoto’s thyroid fatigue is real, and it is debilitating. Hashimoto’s Thyroid Fatigue If you have Hashimoto’s (or any other autoimmune condition) you have probably experienced chronic fatigue and the frustration and embarrassment that…