by Ellen Syversen | Jun 1, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Ellen Syversen | May 1, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Ellen Syversen | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Ellen Syversen | Mar 1, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Ellen Syversen | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog
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,...
by Ellen Syversen | Jan 1, 2024 | Blog
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...
