Do you use countless Post-it notes to remember things throughout the day? Walk into rooms and can’t remember why? Forgetting important events, meetings, responsibilities? There is hope! Diet can play a major role in brain function! There are foods that can actually reduce brain function and potentially cause disease. See my article on AGEs posted … Read more
We make a big batch of green smoothies every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I call them our health insurance policy. Even on the days where our diet is not ideal, I at least know that my family has gotten a big dose of fruits and veggies. Here is what I put in our green smoothies: … Read more
It’s Swap-It-Out-Sunday!! -70% of Americans are on at least one medication. (1) – Unlike drugs that only target specific functions, can have dangerous side effects, and may only treat the symptoms of disease—a healthy diet can benefit all organ systems at once, has good side effects, and may treat the underlying cause of illness. (2) … Read more
Teething?!?! Ahhhhhhhh!!! I was overjoyed when my oldest son got his last molar. We had done it….we got through teething!! Yay!! Truthfully, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be and we were able to get through it by using natural remedies! I’m thankful we found remedies that actual work because my youngest … Read more
More and more, I am seeing adults and even children taking acid blockers for heartburn and acid reflux. While these may temporarily reduce the uncomfortable symptoms, acid blockers are actually making the situation much much worse! What are acid blockers? They are pretty straightforward. Acid blockers block the body’s ability to produce stomach acid and … Read more
If you are worried that your child is not keeping up with the growth curve, don’t reach for PediaSure! You can easily add healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals to their diet without all the added junk and toxins found in PediaSure. Let’s take a look at this popular “health” drink for kids: 1. Sugar is … Read more
After having a baby, most mothers experience exhaustion, brain fog, feelings of sadness, trouble sleeping (ahem…what sleep?!), and hormonal imbalances. But how can you tell if these are simply normal postpartum symptoms or signs that there may be something more serious going on? The main difference is that normal postpartum symptoms should be short lived. … Read more
I had no idea I was a neat freak until after I had children. Growing up, you could barely tell what color my carpet was in my bedroom due to the mounds of “stuff” on the floor. Sorry Mom! Now, I’m a Mom of two beautifully messy boys. Karma? Yep. The truth is that I … Read more
Q: Does Nutrition Response Testing cost money? A: Yes Q: Do whole food supplements cost money? A: Yes I was a banker for 9 years. I helped families and businesses save and invest for the future. The concept was never new to my customers. They understood that they had to save money NOW if they … Read more
Thrivekin 5 Super Benefits of Probiotics for Kids 2/17/18 Your child already thinks they are a superhero, so help them feel like one too! Did you know that 80% of your child’s immune system resides in their gut? This means that the balance of gastrointestinal flora plays a huge role in immune function! A newborn’s … Read more