We all know that to age healthy we need to eat well, exercise, and manage stress, but… …nutritional supplements can give an added boost of support! Here are 5 top supplements to support healthy aging: 💊 Curcumin Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric. It supports a healthy inflammatory response and interacts with many …
If you want more mental clarity, focus, creativity, and stamina…you’ve got to start with food and nutrition. Brain-boosting foods tend to be rich in antioxidants (to protect brain cells from damage), healthy fats (to build fluid nerve cell membranes), or B vitamins (for neurotransmitter and energy production). Load up on these foods to give your …
🤔 I’ve been thinking a lot recently about environmentally-driven illnesses—the chronic conditions that either come about or become worse as a result of exposures to toxins in our air, water, food, homes, and workplaces. One big part of prevention is minimizing our exposure to environmental chemicals and toxins (I shared this in a previous post). …
Histamine is at the center of seasonal allergies. It’s released from mast cells and causes most of the irritating symptoms. Some foods and habits can trigger histamine and hence worsen allergies (see my previous post). Now you ready for the good news? ✨ Food and nutrition can also be a powerful way to counteract all …
One of the most common recommendations for people dealing with gas, bloating, or other irritable bowel issues is to follow a low-FODMAP diet. 🍏 I agree that dietary changes are powerful for gut health! While we work on sorting out food triggers and dietary changes, we can also support the gut with supplements. None of …
Do you think you should settle for a diagnosis of IBS and just deal with it? 🤦♀️ I don’t think so. The only thing an IBS diagnosis tells you is that you have digestive issues that haven’t been explained yet. 📋 With testing and assessments that most conventionally trained doctors aren’t using, we can dig …
Conventional wisdom says the key to addressing fatty liver is weight loss. I absolutely agree, but there are ADDITIONAL ways we can support liver health—based on what we know about cellular mechanisms and root causes. Let’s take a look at some key nutritional supplements to consider when it comes to liver health. 💊 S-adenosyl methionine …
Optimizing your mitochondrial function means you are giving your body the advantage of efficient energy production. That means potential benefits for your brain, heart, muscles, and more. Here are some top supplements known to support mitochondrial health. 1️⃣ Alpha lipoic acid (ALA). ALA is a powerful antioxidant and a cofactor for many enzymes that are …
Unexplained fatigue. Brain fog. Moodiness. Weight gain. Hair loss. Brittle nails….all of these can be signs of suboptimal thyroid function. There can be many different factors that can disrupt thyroid function (I shared a post about this earlier this month), but one possibility is insufficient nutrient status. So, let’s take a look at some of …
How could it be possible to experience thyroid-related problems even when routine labs show that thyroid function is “normal?” Let’s break this down. Here’s how your thyroid works: A hormone called TRH is released from your hypothalamus (deep inside your brain), which triggers TSH release from your pituitary gland (also in your brain). TSH travels …