Natural Health & Digestion
Natural Health & the Digestive Tract Do you struggle with poor digestion? The purpose of the digestive system is to break down the foods we eat so that vital nutrients can be absorbed into the blood and used to fuel body processes. When a person’s digestion is poor, these goals cannot be achieved in full. If the…
My Newest VIP (Very Impressive Product) Holistic Skin Care Line: Tammy Fender
Many of you already know that I am an advocate for the use of high quality, pure, natural and organic skin care products. In my view, it is an absolute must…and not only for those like me who have autoimmune or other chronic health issues, but for everyone. Did you know the average woman is exposed to 515 chemicals per…
Do Diets Really Work?
Does this sound to familiar? You hear about this wonderful diet that will guarantee weight-loss, and all the celebrities and mainstream media are raving about it and you feel you just have to try it! So you do, and it does work at first – and then you are left with gaining more weight back almost as…
Lettuce Wraps with Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Lettuce Wraps with Pumpkin Seed Pesto Ingredients: 4 romaine lettuce leaves (whole) 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions 1/8 cup fresh parsley 8 teaspoons pumpkin seed pesto dash of cayenne pepper Add chicken for protein if desired Assemble the Wrap: Lay lettuce leaves flat and…
Kick the Sugar Habit!
Sugar is practically lurking everywhere. It’s not only in pastries and desserts, but it’s also often in our coffee, soup, and even salad dressings! Sugar robs the body of nutrition…it is essentially a nutrient mugger. It can cause teeth to rot (bacteria feed off sugar) and contribute to the build up of fatty deposits in…
Where to Spend & Save on Organic Produce
Have you ever heard of the Dirty Dozen? It’s is a reference to the 12 kinds of fruits and vegetables that you absolutely must buy organic produce because these are heavily sprayed with pesticides. Pesticides contribute to toxicity in the body, which means that we are more likely to suffer from allergies, a weakened immune system, and…
Why are Smoothies Important for Breakfast?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and sometimes it just doesn’t fit into our schedule the way it should. How we begin the day definitely determines how the rest of the day goes: it is the foundation for whether we feel energized or experiencing a sense of dragging around lacking in energy. Does…
Are Your Adrenals in Check?
A Word from Dr. Alan Christianson, NMD In the thyroid world there is no shortage of discussion about adrenal problems. We know that healthy rhythms of cortisol are essential to repair your thyroid but how can you get healthy rhythms? The first is always treating the cause. Why are they unhealthy to begin with? There is…
The Beat Goes On Radio Show Appearance
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to be a guest on Rolanda Perkins’ live radio show The Beat Goes On (WGNS Radio-Murfreesboro) and we had a blast! Rolanda is an amazing woman and advocate for Go Red For Women since being touched by heart disease. Below are some of the talking points for diabetes which we…
Grain-Free Porridge
It can be very difficult to find grain-free breakfast options that taste very good. Try my favorite breakfast grain free porridge. It is deliciously crunchy and satisfying. It’s “detox” friendly and will keep things “moving right along” during the holidays plus it’s quick and easy to prepare and perfect when you’re trying to avoid grains due to…