Category Archives: Nutrition
Spring Detox: Dandelion Greens & Roots
As I wrap up this 2-week Spring Detox Series, I’d be remiss if I didn’t talk about this detox option. During the springtime, there’s a plant growing in almost every lawn across the US that is the nemesis to many homeowners and gardeners alike. The bright yellow flower and fluffy seed puffball of the dandelion … Continue reading
Spring Detox: Lemon Juice
Throughout this Spring Detox series I’ve offered quite a few detox tips… admittedly some are easier to incorporate into your life than others. Today’s tip is incredibly simple- drink lemon juice added to water first thing in the morning! Using Lemon Juice The effects that may come about from drinking the juice from ½ of … Continue reading
Spring Detox: Chlorella
Remember that crazy statistic I shared last week about umbilical cords of newborn babies containing more than 200 toxins (1)? Without a doubt, every mother-to-be would like to reduce this number. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dioxins are highly toxic compounds and part of a larger group of chemicals called persistent organic pollutants … Continue reading
Spring Detox: The Power of Parsley & Cilantro
Parsley and cilantro are often listed as natural ways to chelate heavy metals and to detoxify. Although there are case studies that support the use of these culinary herbs to chelate metals, clinical trials do not back this up. However, there are still plenty of reasons to frequently include both parsley and cilantro in your … Continue reading
Spring Detox: Veggies for Your Liver
Loving your liver can’t be over-emphasized. It is a major site of detoxification in your body, and, if you read the first post in this Spring Detox Series (Does Everyone Really Need to Detox?), you know our world gives the liver quite a workout. One easy way to love and support your liver is to … Continue reading
Spring Detox: Who Needs to Detox? …and When?
If you’ve read my two latest posts (Does Everyone Really Need to Detox? and How You Can Tell If Your Body is Overburdened with Toxins), you are probably convinced that we should all take steps to remove sources of toxins from our environment and food as well as to develop daily habits to help support … Continue reading
Spring Detox: How You Can Tell If Your Body is Overburdened with Toxins
Yesterday I introduced you to the concept of primary emunctories and hopefully convinced you that most people are exposed to way too many environmental toxins in their daily lives, including chemicals and stress. I used the analogy of a bucket (your body) and said that your skin, liver, digestive tract, kidneys, lungs and even your … Continue reading
Spring Detox: Does Everyone Really Need to Detox?
One popular FAQ I often see in health advice columns is: “Do I need to detox?” The answers usually range from “No, your body does this all on its own” to “Yes, everyone needs a juice fast and colon cleanse at least twice a year.” Since the answers run the gamut from one side of … Continue reading
The Thyroid Part 7 – Nutrition for Thyroid Health
I hope you’ve been learning a lot of new information about the importance of the thyroid and thyroid health through this series of blogs. We’ve gone over the basics, talked about optimal blood tests to determine the health of the thyroid gland, discussed when medication is necessary long-term versus short-term, how non-autoimmune hypothyroidism differs from … Continue reading
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Delicious, Nutritious Shamrock Smoothie
There were a few years in my childhood when I looked forward to Shamrock Shakes from McDonald’s as a special March treat. And how bad could a milkshake really be? After all, isn’t it just ice cream and mint flavoring? If only. It is important to know your ingredients and we almost never do when … Continue reading
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