The cultivation of wheat has changed over the years. When we were hunter and gatherers we had our own gardens and made our own food and breads. We aren’t hunter/gatherers anymore, so we rely on farmers to give us the ability to eat. History of […]
What do you think of when you hear probiotics? Do you think gut? Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you, especially your digestive system. Your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called “good” or “helpful” bacteria because […]
Every year the medical community push the flu vaccine. Millions of people run to get their flu shot in the fall months. Do you get one? Here are some reasons not to get one! Globally, the market for influenza vaccines is about $4 billion a […]
I have been interested in nutrition since starting chiropractic school. Recently I have started watching MULTIPLE documentaries over juicing, nutrition, organic food, and overall food health. Being a chiropractor I look at whole body wellness and one day (hopefully soon) I plan on getting my […]
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an important antioxidant for the body. Antioxidants protect the body’s cells from damage and helps with metabolism. Levels of CoQ10 decrease as we age and it is found in meat, fish and broccoli. CoQ10 has been shown to lower blood pressure […]
I am a huge coffee drinker. I don’t “have” to have coffee every morning, but I just love the taste! Until about a year or so ago, I was a sugar and caramel macchiato creamer girl. Then I switched from “creamer” to a healthier almond […]
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that is in your neck. The thyroid gland takes iodine, found in many foods, and converts it into thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T3 and T4 regulate your metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. The thyroid gland is […]
We are reaching the time of year where people have increased stress. Due to family gatherings, shopping, giving gifts, cooking meals and/or traveling. We place a lot of thought on materialistic things, when it should be a happy time, and it is very easy to […]
Everyone wants a quick way to lose weight. But, they don’t want to put the effort and work into actually losing weight. Why? Because people believe dieting is hard or you don’t get to eat how you want for a short period of time. So […]
Major energy drink brands such as Redbull, Monster, 5 hour energy and others, cater to those that are tired and need a boost of energy. They deliver a short hit of energy and then a major crash to where you will need another boost of […]
