6 Nutrients To Protect Your Thyroid From Heavy Metals
It’s currently estimated that around 20 million Americans have some type of thyroid disease, with many people walking around completely unaware that their thyroid is struggling[1]. Some of the most common symptoms of impaired thyroid function include weight gain, fatigue, lack of concentration, cold hands … READ MORE
6 Ways To Cook A Toxin-Free Holiday Dinner
Looking to cook a toxin-free holiday dinner? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re in charge of a holiday dinner, making cookies with your niece and nephew, or pulling together a large batch of your grandma’s fudge to give away as a holiday treat … READ MORE
21 Delicious Holiday Recipes
Our favorite holiday recipes are often the ones that bring the most nostalgia. Perhaps it’s grandma’s apple pie, your mom’s scalloped potatoes, or your uncle’s steak tips. While there is a lot to be said for a little indulgence in your favorite comfort foods, it’s … READ MORE
5 Functional Nutritionist-Approved Steps to Detox Sugar After Halloween
Overindulged this Halloween and need to detox sugar? You’ve come tot he right place! Although you may not be dressing up or going trick or treating, everyone gets bombarded with Halloween candy this time of year, whether they like it or not. Maybe it’s the … READ MORE
Toxins in Candy: A Halloween Horror
Halloween is right around the corner, which means a whole lot of face paint, costumes, and sugary candy that will keep your kids bouncing off the walls for hours. READ MORE
5 Prediabetes Signs You Need To Watch Out For
Concerned about diabetes? Read on to learn the 5 prediabetes signs you need to watch out for! READ MORE
10 Recipes Perfect for Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, which means that we’re officially about to start moving into summer. For many people, the celebrations include BBQs, friends, family, and lots of food and drinks. If you re looking for some tasty – buy also healthy! – Memorial … READ MORE
Top 3 Signs of Gluten Intolerance
It seems like the gluten-free diet is becoming more and more popular as you can now find everything from cookies to bagels to donuts in gluten-friendly varieties. When the gluten-free craze began, many doubters insisted that “gluten-free dieting” was just another fad. However, today we’re … READ MORE
5 Metals Found In Your Drinking Water
Is your tap water safe? Unfortunately, if you’re like the millions of Americans living near contaminated water sources, the answer is likely no. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find even one source of clean water in this country (or, unfortunately, worldwide). It may … READ MORE
3 Toxins Found in Your Spice Rack
Even the most novice chef has a spice or two in their back pocket that they throw into their meals to give it that little extra flavor. Spices have been a cornerstone of diets around the world for thousands of years, with many of them … READ MORE
Obesogens: Chemicals That Cause Weight Gain
Are obesogens behind your weight gain? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 42% of Americans are considered obese– yet experts can’t seem to figure out the exact cause. The abundance of sugar and fat in our food supply certainly plays … READ MORE
How To Combat Burnout Weight Gain
It’s official; “burnout” has finally been characterized as a medical condition by the World Health Organization. While it’s satisfying to know that people with burnout can now use this diagnosis to get appropriate help, it’s equally unfortunate that so many people are experiencing this phenomenon … READ MORE
My Top 10 Healthy Holiday Tips
Check out this list of healthy holiday tips to learn how you can enjoy all the festivities without losing sight of your wellbeing! READ MORE
Sugar Alternatives: Which Are Safe?
Today we are going to explore sugar alternatives and ask, “Which are safe? And which ones should you stay away from?” We are physiologically wired to crave the sweet taste. And for many people, we’re emotionally and psychologically wired as well. Yet today, all we … READ MORE
Six Causes of Abdominal Bloat and How to Manage Them
We all know the feeling of being bloated. Whether you’re on your way out for a night on the town or sitting around the house, having a distended stomach that feels like it’s a balloon about to pop is just about the most un-sexy thing … READ MORE
