Discover evidence informed herbal remedies for allergies, digestion, immunity, stress, liver health and women wellness using nettle, ginger, elderberry and adaptogenic herbs safely. Using herbs for medicinal purposes has always fascinated me, and I recommend them regularly in my practice. I use them myself. Herbs are food and medicine combined, and when used properly, they […]
Multivitamins can support nutrient gaps from modern diets, but quality and dosage matter. Choose food based supplements, avoid mega doses, and prioritize whole foods for safe absorption. Think you’re doing a body good when you pop your daily multi? That depends. It is possible to get too much of a good thing. Studies have cropped up […]
Magnesium supports 300+ enzymatic reactions affecting heart health, blood sugar, sleep, stress, and muscle function. Learn deficiency symptoms, best food sources, and optimal supplement forms. Experts estimate that 50 to 80 percent of Americans are deficient in magnesium, and this crucial mineral is required for the functioning of more than 300 enzyme systems driving a […]
Travel smart with essential supplements that support digestion, immunity, stress balance, and jet lag recovery. Learn evidence based strategies to prevent illness, food poisoning, and gut issues during travel. Exploring the world is a marvelous thing. Hauling a bag of supplements with you is not. Depending on the trip ahead and your current health status […]
Learn safe pregnancy supplements to support fetal brain development, immunity, and maternal health. Pregnancy and nursing are times to be extra vigilant about what you’re putting in (and on) your body. Pregnant women especially have an increased need for nutrients to grow and deliver a healthy baby, and I recommend you get as many of […]
Learn how chronic inflammation drives heart disease, diabetes, autoimmunity, and pain, and discover evidence based diet, lab testing, and natural anti inflammatory supplements for long term health. Inflammation is a necessary part of the body’s immune response. But research is showing that chronic inflammation may be the common factor in many diseases. (source) If you’ve […]
Melatonin regulates circadian rhythm, sleep, immunity, and antioxidant defense. Learn safe dosing, risks, thyroid cautions, and natural ways to boost production for restorative sleep and cellular health. More than 3 million adults in the U.S. take melatonin supplements, and use has more than doubled just in the past 10 years. But is melatonin safe, and […]
Have you noticed that fish oil is getting a lot of publicity lately? Now that nutrition science has debunked the myth that eating healthy fat actually makes you fat, fish oil has proved to be the most effective way to get the EPA and DHA omega-3’s we all need. It seems like everyone from doctors […]