I am often asked, can you treat inflammation holistically? My answer is “Yes!” By looking at the reason we are suffering from inflammation, we can develop a plan to treat …
Allergies and Chronic Inflammation
Allergies and chronic inflammation go hand in hand. Allergies are another common sign of chronic inflammation. If you suffer from seasonal or year-round allergies, you have probably wondered why they …
Inflammation and the Immune System
The Immune System Our immune system is one of the most incredible and complex parts of the human body. The immune system is able to recognize foreign substances such as …
Eating for Long-Term Health – Lowering Inflammation Is the Key!
Inflammation in the body causes or contributes to many debilitating, chronic illnesses. These include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and cancer. Eating a diet focused on …
Optimal Fertility and the Gut Health and Microbiome Connection
Digestion plays a role in the health of virtually every body system. 70% of your immune system cells reside in the gut wall. Gut and digestive health are important for …
Low Down on Hormone Tests – Part 4!
MTHFR – What is it and why do you need to know about it? MTHFR: methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase – this is actually a genetic test for how well you absorb and …
Low Down on Hormone Tests – Part 3!
Thyroid Hormones – TSH, fT3, tT4,rT3 Understanding the Physiology Lets look at the thyroid hormones. TSH is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. TSH is released in the pituitary to urge the thyroid …
Low Down on Hormone Tests – Part 2!
So, if you are like most couples that have been struggling to conceive or even if you are just starting this journey, you probably have a binder full of tests …
Confused About Hormone Testing!
If you are struggling with hormone imbalances, fertility issues or just would like a baseline understanding of how your hormones are doing or are confused about hormone testing, you are in the …
Self-Care for Tough Cycles
As women we sometimes have tough cycles. Some are tougher than others while we are trying to conceive. If you are experiencing a rough cycle or just would like to …
