Reducing Dietary Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

Reducing Dietary Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

Living in America in this day and age, it is impossible to avoid all harmful chemicals. Of the 85,000 chemicals that are registered under the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act, most have had little to no health and safety testing. Obesity, metabolic syndrome,...
Top Five Tips for Better Sleep

Top Five Tips for Better Sleep

Top Five Tips for Better Sleep Good sleep is a vital contributor to adrenal health. The following are some tips to help improve your sleep and your adrenal health. Five tips for better sleep: Avoid alcohol within 3 hours before going to bed. It is better to have a...
It’s time for your colonoscopy… now what?

It’s time for your colonoscopy… now what?

It’s time for your colonoscopy… now what? What is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your rectum and colon. Your doctor will use a thin, flexible tube called a colonoscope to look at the colon. What is my...
Microbiome Basics

Microbiome Basics

The human microbiome is a hot topic these days. It is often mentioned in the news and talked about more frequently in everyday conversations. There is still a lot of confusion over what exactly it is and how it can impact our health. Here are 4 basic things to know...
Smoothies vs Juicing: What is the Difference?

Smoothies vs Juicing: What is the Difference?

Smoothies vs Juicing: What is the Difference?” There has been documentaries and websites claiming juicing will cure all of your ailments, while others swear by blending smoothies. What are the facts? One benefit of juicing is that you can consume multiple...
Food Additives to Avoid

Food Additives to Avoid

Food Additives to Avoid Do you ever look at the ingredients in your food and think, “What is that?!” Well, today we will look at the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) list of top ten food additives to avoid, and find out where they are hidden. Nitrites and Nitrates...