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Holiday gift guide

Nine Holiday Gift Ideas That Will Up Your Health Game

The holidays are upon us! It’s the season of giving, so why not give a holiday gift that keeps giving? Check out these nine holiday gift ideas that will bring better health to all. 1. Mama Love Organics – This small business offers organic loose leaf herbal teas. Tea contains tannins which offer a number …

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Why You May Be Lacking Vitamin D

Vitamin D is actually a hormone synthesized in the skin from sun exposure and activated in the liver and kidneys. It’s different than other vitamins because the body makes most of it on its own (with the help of sunlight), rather than exclusively relying on food sources to get enough. When your skin is exposed to …

Woman sleeping in bed all white

Getting Better Sleep: Seven Easy Tips

Unfortunately, we have an epidemic of sleep disorders – from trouble falling asleep to often-interrupted sleep to actual insomnia. There are, however, several straightforward remedies which can help you achieve better sleep. Whenever a new client is struggling with sleep, it is always an upfront priority I recommend they pursue in their healing journey. Sleeping …

Peppers and squash farmers market

Why eating organic REALLY matters

This photo shows a nice selection from our local farmer’s market and such wonderful color even for a fall harvest. A farmer’s market is a great place to find affordable, organic produce. Let’s face it—the prices of organic produce and food items in the grocery store can be quite expensive and not affordable to some. …

antibiotics and gut microbiome

The Effect of Antibiotics on the Gut Microbiome

Your body is full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi. They are collectively known as the microbiome. While some bacteria are associated with disease, others are extremely important for your immune system, heart, weight and many other aspects of health. When you take antibiotics they not only act on bacteria that cause infections but …

excess stomach acid hypochlorhydria

Is Your Body Suffering from Low Stomach Acid?

We need strong stomach acid, hydrochloric acid (HCl), for optimal digestion. Stomach acid helps with protein breakdown, aids in mineral (e.g., iron, magnesium, chromium, selenium) and Vitamin B12 absorption, and serves as a barrier protecting against various microorganisms that might otherwise colonize the gastrointestinal tract. Strong stomach acid also signals the release of pancreatic and …