The microbe population living within us, including on our skin, within our oral cavity and gut, is what makes up our “microbiome”. Our microbiota contains hundreds trillions of microorganisms, including at least 1000 different species of known bacteria with more than 3 million genes.1 That means that we are more bacteria than we are actually […]

Folic acid versus Folate in pregnancy I sat on the couch crying in extreme pain as I was trying to nurse my newborn, who was also crying from frustration. I had years of experience supporting nursing moms and I knew pain was to be expected in the early days. But never in my wildest dreams […]

Breakfast Bake INGREDIENTS:1 pound sausage2 cups sliced mushrooms6 green onions, sliced1 bell pepper, diced1 tablespoon basil, chopped16 ounces spinach, choppedsea salt10 eggs PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble sausage. 3. Add mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Add remaining […]

I think many would agree that there’s a right way and a wrong way to do smoothies. There’s certainly an art to it. There has a be a good texture, perfect temperature, and a great mesh of flavors. Nutritionally speaking, there’s more than one way to mess up a smoothie. In my last blurb, I […]

The castor seed, is a known cathartic, or strong laxative. You may have heard of it being taken internally for labor induction through this mechanism (to stimulate contractions). However, in this application, the castor oil is applied topically to the abdominal area (liver, spleen, intestines) and is absorbed through the skin to the lympathic system. […]

Answer: They both impact digestion. But probably not how you think. The act of chewing stimulates digestion. It’s your body’s way of telling the rest of your body, “Hey, get ready down there! Food is coming!” This triggers the release of hormones and digestive secretions that will help you break down whatever food that is […]

The grocery store can be a quite an adventure with kids! The more we involve little ones in the day to day tasks such as meal planning, shopping, and cooking, we are instilling healthy values in our children. While simply being with your child, with a few laughs thrown in can be rewarding itself, here […]

The hows and whys of using this superfood in your diet.

Sole. Pronounced Solay. An electrically-charged elixir containing 84 trace minerals that can fully penetrate your cells, leaving your body nourished and fully hydrated. Other benefits include: Ingredients: A Glass Jar (a wide-mouth mason jar)A plastic or non-metal lid 1-2 cups of Himalayan Salt, Celtic Salt or Real Salt Filtered water


 Directions: How to Use: Mix 1 […]

Morning rise salmon bowl INGREDIENTS5 baby red potatoes, quartered8 oz leftover or smoked salmon1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon juicedash paprikabuttersalt & pepper2 fried eggs PREPARATION1. Cook potatoes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss potatoes with melted butter, salt and pepper. Spread across baking sheet in […]