October is here, and this also means the start of the cold and flu season. Yes, COVID is still lurking among us as well as other nasty viruses, however, there is much you can do to support yourself.  First off, the colder months can be an opportunity to slow down,...

Inflammation Nation I often talk with my clients about inflammation. There is a significant body of research that points to inflammation as the underlying cause of many chronic health conditions. Also, many natural health practitioners talk about the benefits of an...

Bone Broth is the Bomb! The benefits of bone broth: The popularity of bone broth has exploded. As more individuals are embracing a diet that uses “food as medicine,” this beverage can now be found on menus in restaurants that support sustainable, traditional foods. ...

Big Ideas for Bone Health Calcium is a game of cofactors, and it is not as simple as taking a Calcium supplement and calling it good. Most individuals get enough Calcium, however, often people are missing the cofactors that allow the body to absorb and use the...

Digestion an unappreciated process: Digestion is not a topic at the family dinner table for most people. We all want our digestive processes to happen silently and most of us never even contemplate all the amazing work that takes place as our bodies digest our food...

Think Zinc! It is easy to forget about zinc until the beginning of cold and flu season, and during the winter most of us know that zinc can be immensely helpful in fighting off seasonal bugs. However, the rest of the year we rarely think about zinc and all its...

Coffee - A Cultural Icon: I am convinced after living in the Pacific Northwest for over 12 years that Oregonians love their coffee at least as much as the Viennese or natives of New Orleans. Although I am not a coffee drinker myself, I do love the smell of freshly...

Detoxification Made Simple Spring is here. As I walk around my neighborhood, I see signs of spring. Flowers are popping up and shades of green are returning to the landscape. At this time of year, many of us think about cleaning the house, getting the weeds out of our...

Salt of the Earth Salt has earned a bad reputation in recent years, so it may come as a surprise to hear this ancient seasoning is crucial for good health. Humans are made up of about 72% water and 28% mineral salts (plus bacteria, proteins, and fatty acids). As such,...

Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) Deficiency is Epidemic! EFA deficiency results from an imbalance of the omega 3 fats (i.e., cold water, fatty fish, flax, and walnuts) and omega 6 fatty acids (i.e., safflower, sunflower, canola, cottonseed and soy oil). Omega 6 oils are in...