My fascination with light therapy began about five years ago while studying the work of Dr. Ray Peat. As I studied his work I would frequently find references to the importance of bright light on your skin to signal your cells to create more energy or adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as well as its ability to…
9 Reasons Why Thyroid Problems are Skyrocketing Since Your Grandparent’s Day
Did your grandparents have thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism? Mine sure didn’t, which is a stark comparison to the millions of Americans suffering from thyroid problems today. So why didn’t your grandparents have as many thyroid issues [specifically hypothyroidism] as we do today? In my opinion, it’s really quite obvious… 1. They ate the “whole animal” that…
10 Things healthy people do differently (hint: it’s NOT eating salad)!
What do healthy people have in common? My guess would be the following 10 things! How many of them apply to you? 1) They are “immune” to health and dieting trends (because they know it’s all marketing) Whether it’s a raspberry ketone craze, the latest belly fat banishing diet, or the newest reincarnation of a low…
Duped by Vitamin D? What low levels can REALLY reveal…
In recent years, supplementing vitamin D3 has been touted as somewhat of a cure-all, but is that really the case? According to the New York Times, “Millions of people are popping supplements in the belief that vitamin D can help turn back depression, fatigue, muscle weakness, even heart disease or cancer. In fact, there has…
Estrogen dominance: the hormonal imbalance that causes edema, weight gain, infertility, low thyroid, varicose veins and more!
Do you have symptoms of estrogen dominance? Such as… –Weight gain -Edema -Infertility –Varicose veins -Mood swings and depression around cycle time -Breast tenderness -Variations or skipped cycles -Vaginal dryness or itchiness -Excessive or scanty blood flow during periods -Cyclic insomnia, night sweats and fatigue -Breast cancer, benign breast disease, and pre-cancerous conditions I think…
6 Scenarios That Prove Western Medicine Is A Little CRAZY
Like many of you, I grew up in the world of Western medicine and I rarely thought outside the box when it came to health. However, the older I got, the more I saw how often mainstream medicine had very few answers other than quick fixes (like taking Rx drugs to mask symptoms that often cause MORE problems…
Why your grandparents didn’t have food allergies…but you do
Did your grandparents have food allergies? Mine sure didn’t. A stark comparison to the growing epidemic of food allergies, worsening with every generation. So why didn’t your grandparents have food allergies? It’s really quite simple… 1) They ate seasonal real food. Food came from farms and small markets in the early 1900’s, and because food…
Why I won’t get a Mammogram
I’ve never had a mammogram, and today I’m going to tell you why I intend to keep it that way. As much as Western medicine considers mammograms “life saving” and perpetuates that you would have to be “dumb” or “stupid” not to get one, I disagree. I’m going to challenge that with realistic downsides and…
Coconut Milk Ice Cream: Anti-stress Double Chocolate
Just because you can’t do dairy doesn’t mean you have to avoid ice cream! Meet my favorite coconut milk ice cream recipe: Anti-stress Double Chocolate. And because this recipe is packed with calcium, magnesium and gelatin, which tends to have an anti-stress, calming effect on the body, there is even more reason to enjoy it! Because this is a dairy…
17 Signs of impaired liver detox
Do you really need to do a liver detox or is it just a trendy way to ignore your body’s needs? If the following describes YOU, your detoxification system might be trying to tell you something! History of alcohol/drug use or hepatitis Long term prescription drug use Sensitive to chemicals (tobacco smoke, fumes, perfume, cleaning agents, etc.) Pain…
12 Signs You’re Drowning in Nutritional Debt (#1 is WAY too common)!
How healthy is your bank account? And by bank account, of course I mean your nutritional bank account. Take a peek at the lists below. Which one describes you better? Nutritional Debt:-Slowed metabolism-Poor sleep-Fatigue-Easily stressed/sympathetic dominance-Hormonal imbalance-Overweight or underweight-Weak digestion-Food sensitivities-Poor detoxification-Energy/mood highs and lows-Vitamin and mineral deficiencies-Strong food cravings Nutritional Wealth:-Robust metabolism-Restorative sleep-Consistent energy-High tolerance to stress-Fertile…
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