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Turmeric is one of the most popular supplements on the market today. It has a history going back hundreds of years and recently scientists are discovering it’s astonishing ability to improve overall health on so many levels!  The plentiful orange color of turmeric is a trademark of a powerful healthy Indian spice. Turmeric has become […]

Oh, the joys pregnancy brings! It’s an exciting time anticipating the arrival of the newest family member and yet it also brings enormous physical changes. As the baby and uterus grow, the digestive organs must shift and move to make more room. This can result in symptoms such as nausea, bloating, and gas.  After birth,

Elderberry is the dark purple berry that grows on the black elder, also called a Sambucus tree. The black elder tree is native to North America, Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia. In folk medicine, elderberries are commonly used for medicinal purposes (1). * The flowers and leaves of the black elder tree have been used to

Fitness coach Meagan Ward shares how protein is an important part of a woman’s health and fitness journey.  As a passionate fitness coach who works with a majority of female clientele, I’m always looking for ways to optimize mine and my client’s workouts to support our body’s unique needs. I want to talk about a

The promise of smooth skin and the ability to look 10 years younger is pretty tempting for women and men who want to reverse the signs of aging. If you’re looking to treat and prevent wrinkles, a lot of people turn to Botox. In 2020, there were over 4.4 million Botox procedures performed in the

Hashimoto’s disease, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease that can cause an under-active thyroid, or hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s disease causes the immune system to produce antibodies that attack the thyroid gland. As a result, the thyroid becomes damaged and can’t make enough thyroid hormones. Since thyroid hormones control how your body uses energy, this affects

Quercetin Quercetin is a naturally occurring flavonol, or flavonoid, found in plants. Red wine, onions, green tea, apples, and berries are some foods that contain quercetin.  Research has demonstrated the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of quercetin. Mast cells play a crucial role in bridging innate and adaptive immunity in the fight against infections. They

With all the supplements on the market, it can be daunting when choosing the “right” prenatal. First, make sure the basics are included. As a minimum, the CDC recommends the following nutrients for pregnancy: Iron, folate, Vitamin A, Iodine, Zinc, and Vitamin D.  Iron Iron is used by your body to generate hemoglobin which transports

Stress affects many (if not, most) people at some point or another. Stress can be physical, mental, emotional, or a combination of the three. In response to stress, the body enacts its stress response systems. These response systems affect the systems of the body, specifically the cardiovascular system, muscular system, urinary system, and gastrointestinal. Sometimes