Welcome back to The Micro Series! Over the next couple of weeks, we will be highlight all the major micronutrients, meaning the vitamins and minerals. It will be broken up into four distinct parts: the fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, the
Homemade Vegan Pesto Cook and Prep time: 5 minutes You Need: 3 cups Basil, stems removed and roughly chopped (you can use other greens, like spinach, kale, and others in combination) 2 handfuls Pine Nuts, Almonds, or Walnuts ½ Lemon,
Welcome to The Micro Series! Over the next couple of weeks, we will be highlight all the major micronutrients, meaning the vitamins and minerals. It will be broken up into four distinct parts: the fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, the “macro-minerals,”
What is Acne? Let’s take a trip back in time. Way back in the early 20th century, some dermatologists actually believed diet could have a significant influence on the development of acne. Unfortunately, later that century, in 1969 and 1971,
What are Essential Oils? Essential oils are extracts taken directly from flowers, leaves, fruits, roots, bark, and seeds of a plant. They are usually extracted through a distillation process, which separates the water-based compounds from the oils themselves. These oils
What is Hypertension? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, refers to the excess force the heart exerts against the walls of blood vessels. The pressure exerted is dependent on the resistance of the blood vessels and how hard the
Boosting the Immune System: Herbs to Fight Infections There are a variety of different herbs out there that can help fight viral infections, boost the immune system, and can even be used as flu remedies. They can also have many
What is SIBO? There are somewhere between 1-10 trillion (with a “T”) microbes living in our intestines. Most of them call the colon (or large intestine) home. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a state in which too many microorganisms
Stress can come in many different forms. Yes, there are some obvious forms of stress: being fired from a job, divorce, a cancer diagnosis, and death of a family member are obviously incredibly stressful events. However, positive events, like a
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder that eventually leads to a poorly functioning thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s can affect people of all ages and genders, but most commonly occurs in middle-aged women. It is the most common hypothyroid disorder,
