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14 Reasons to Stay Hydrated: Early and Late Signs of Dehydration
Why do you need to stay hydrated? Water is the most important nutrient. It makes up about 60% of yout total human body mass (in an average adult, that equates to 10-13 gallons of water) and is required for numerous body processes. (Popkin, D'Anci, & Rosenberg,...
The Digestion Process + 5 Ways to Improve Digestion
Every cell that makes up every tissue that makes up every organ depends on the body’s digestive system to provide the nutrients it needs to keep on functioning. Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. The goal of the digestion process is to reduce...
5 Foods to Boost Thyroid Health + Common Symptoms, What Tests to Take, and Healthy Levels According to Functional Medicine Experts
Guest post by Janine Martin Horst, NTP and NTA Lead Instructor.Thyroid health is nuanced and complex. If you suspect that you struggle from similar symptoms to mine, this post is for you. In this post I will uncover:• What the thyroid gland is• Thyroid symptoms in...
The Human Nervous System and How it Relates to Nutritional Therapy: Watch this Replay with Cathy Eason
Have you wondered what is causing your indigestion, heart burn, trouble with elimination, etc? The human nervous system is more important than you may think in the assimilation of nutrients and other vital roles within digestion. In this Facebook Live, Cathy shared:+...
8 Paleo Instant Pot Recipes: Great for Meal Prepping with Minimal Time
Nourishing your body and the other bodies in your household can be challenging when you have a hectic schedule! We gathered some recipes from some of our favorite foodie friends in our community. Let these paleo instant pot recipes ease your mind and tastebuds by...
What is the Healthiest Cooking Oil? A Comprehensive List of Safe and Unsafe Oils for Cooking
So, which is the healthiest cooking oil or fat? Below is a guide to help you determine which fats and oils are safest to include in your favorite recipes and which are unsafe to consume at all. When choosing an oil or fat it is important to consider bio-individual...
5 Delicious and Nutrient-Dense Liver Recipes: What are the Health Benefits?
5 Delicious and Nutrient-Dense Liver Recipes There has been quite a buzz around consuming beef liver and chicken liver as of late. Have you wondered what the health benefits of liver are? We help answer this question and provide you with five nourishing liver...
The Effects of Stress on the Body and 4 Simple Ways to Cope
What are the effects of stress on the body? Let's paint a picture, it's 5 AM and your alarm is blaring. You rush to help the kids get ready for school, hit the gym to train for the triathlon you're doing in a few months, or go over your notes for the important...
The Difference Between Saturated and Unsaturated Fats: Are Fats Good or Bad?
We enjoy delicious olive oil and balsamic dressing on our salads, dip cut veggies into lemon tahini, and savor the taste of slow roasted lamb with potatoes and carrots. We love fat! But, how do types of fats differ? What’s the difference between saturated and...
What is Nutritional Therapy? Holistic and Bio-individual Nutrition
Did you know that less than 15% of physician visits include any nutritional counseling? With more chronic disease and ailments originating from nutritional deficiencies than ever before, our healthcare climate is in dire need of an alternative solution. That's where...
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