7 Tips for Eating Mindfully
Do you practice eating mindfully? Food goes far beyond satiating hunger at meal times. Providing your body with the nutrients required to thrive is a very special ritual and one that should be treated as being special. Creating your eating ritual to be one of mindfulness is the key to maintaining a healthy relationship with…
Hashimoto’s and Leg Swelling
Hashimoto’s Leg Swelling and Calf pain There are many side effects related to hypothyroidism caused by autoimmune thyroid disease. Skin tissues are often affected and one of the most frustrating signs is a condition called myxedema which can happen anywhere on the body, especially on the face and eyelids. It is also troubling when myxedema…
Hormone Balancing Crab Cakes
I have finally found a recipe for crab cakes that I love and I hope you will too. This recipe actually helps to balance your hormones! Crabmeat is rich in nutrients, including omega 3 fatty acids which are recommended for your brain, heart, and metabolism. Since crab is small in size and low on the…
Compound Grass Fed Butter Recipes
Have you tried Grass Fed Butter Compounds? Homemade grass fed compound butter is super easy to make and incredibly healthy and delicious. I like to use them as a spread for gluten-free toast, drizzled on vegetables, and to top grilled steaks or chicken. Below is a collection of a few of my favorites. Try them…
Guest Expert Brooke Bouis
Featured Guest Expert Brooke Bouis, MS Our friend Brooke Bouis is our guest expert for today’s topic. We are so glad she stopped by to discuss methylation issues such as the COMT and MTHFR genetic SNPs and how these may relate to Hashimoto’s as well as the role they may play in symptoms such as…
Guest Expert Interview Dr. Nikolas Hedberg
Guest Expert Interview Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC We were finally able to book Dr. Nikolas Hedberg on our guest expert interview series to discuss an extremely popular topic: Hashimoto’s and underlying stealth infections. We also took a peek at his new book (see below). Clients often ask me about Hashimoto’s and the cause in their case…
Persimmon Pomegranate Salad
Persimmon Pomegranate Salad Now that fall is almost in full swing and persimmons are available our persimmon pomegranate salad is a delightful dish to share with friends and family. I remember when I was a little girl there was a lady who lived across the street from my home and she had a large persimmon…
Artichoke Caper Risotto & Swiss Chard
Artichoke Caper Risotto The star of my artichoke caper risotto is the addition of Swiss chard. I am a huge fan of the leafy green beauty. It’s perfectly safe for those with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. The “risotto” vibe comes from bio available gluten-free short grain brown rice and I also added capers and chopped parsley. It’s super…
Chocolate Avocado Chia Pudding
Chocolate Avocado Chia Pudding Creamy, dreamy, smooth and sweet, this chocolate avocado chia pudding is a treat is sure to satisfy! I recommend it for blood sugar and hormone balance and it’s great for mood and sleep. Oh, and it’s the perfect “fix” for even the strongest chocolate craving. One version of chocolate pudding…
Portobello Sandwich Cup – Gluten Free
Portobello Sandwich Cup Benefits Portobello mushrooms are rich in B vitamins which are essential for a healthy metabolism, nervous system, and liver, skin, hair and eye health. A one cup serving contains 15% of the RDA for vitamin B-5 (pantothenic acid), 29% for riboflavin, 38% for niacin and 6% of the RDA for folate and…