The term phytonutrient is a broad term for natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, seeds, and legumes that are responsible for giving plants their distinct color, taste, and smell. Each phytonutrient performs specific activities and modifies different physiological functions in...
If you are looking for a delicious, vegan sauce to add to your meal, try this dairy-free pesto. Ingredients: ⅓ cup pine nuts or walnuts 1 ½ cup packed basil leaves 3 cloves garlic 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoons sea salt ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Lightly toast the wal...
Infrared is the part of the light spectrum that is unseen and not harmful. Instead of heating the ambient air, infrared light heats your body directly at a cellular level and raises your core body temperature. When we utilize light therapy in the form of an infrared sauna, we receive 7 major health ...
The term phytonutrient is a broad term for natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, seeds, and legumes that are responsible for giving plants their distinct color, taste, and smell. Each phytonutrient performs specific activities and modifies different physiological functions in...
Try this delicious, veggie-packed soup for dinner with your family! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons organic ghee or unrefined, organic coconut oil 4 leeks, white and light-green ends only, cleaned, trimmed, and thinly sliced 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped 3 medium shallots, roughly choppe...
With our hectic lifestyles and our increased exposure to toxic substances that overload our immune system, more and more people are living with chronic allergies that significantly impact their health and quality of life. Seasonal allergies, sometimes called hay fever or rhinitis, affect more than 5...
The term phytonutrient is a broad term for natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, seeds, and legumes that are responsible for giving plants their distinct color, taste, and smell. Each phytonutrient performs specific activities and modifies different physiological functions in...
The Healthy Gut Just as your skin forms a barrier to the world outside of your body, your gut forms a barrier inside your body. The surface area of your gut is 200 times larger than your skin. Laid out flat, your intestines would cover an entire tennis court. To achieve proper absorption, the gut li...
When you are seeking to improve our gut health and overall wellness through functional medicine, fiber becomes a vital component of the process. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods, but unlike other carbohydrates, the human body can’t digest it. As it passes through the body’s diges...
The term phytonutrient is a broad term for natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, seeds, and legumes that are responsible for giving plants their distinct color, taste, and smell. Each phytonutrient performs specific activities and modifies different physiological functions in...
