Adaptogens are becoming more mainstream now but did you know that these powerful herbs and mushrooms have been used as medicine for centuries?For a plant to qualify as an adaptogen, it must meet 3 criteria. Adaptogens must to be non-specific and must assist the human body in resisting a wide range of adverse conditions, such
Little do many of us know that as we sit in the comfort of our homes, we may be silently developing brain toxicity! Yes. 250 pounds per person, per day of toxic chemicals are dumped in the US. In fact, we are surrounded by toxins, to the point that, upon the day of its birth,
Many people are unfamiliar with the basic tenets of functional medicine, but it may be the key to improving your health. What is functional medicine? Your body has an innate intelligence designed to stave off diseases, to purge toxins from your system, to maintain homeostasis, and to keep you healthy through a variety of mechanisms.
Before we get to the deep dive (below), which I know you will totally appreciate, let’s start with the BENEFITS of Sauna! Personally, I adore sitting in a sauna and do it very often. When you sit in your infrared sauna…you’ll love the relaxing warmth, the way it soothes your muscles and boosts your happiness…and
Mycotoxins are toxins derived from mold. These toxins have the potential to harm and even kill. Mycotoxin exposure can come from both dietary and environmental sources. Dietary sources include spoiled food and environmental sources include living or working in water-damaged buildings, airborne or physical contact with outdoor molds, and airborne dust in buildings containing mold
As statistics of autoimmune disease rise worldwide, it’s time we turned our attention to their common and often overlooked causes. What is an autoimmune condition? What causes autoimmune diseases? And is there any way you can avoid becoming one of those statistics? To start with, your immune system represents the armed forces in your body.
I remember the shock I felt when I discovered my body had betrayed me. Why me? How did this happen? I exercised. I ate “healthy” foods. I wasn’t doing anything outrageous that would put me at high risk – or so I thought at the time. I’ve learned so much since that day. You could
Bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA, is a chemical that helps to shape plastic, but when it comes to shaping brain development, it may be setting you up for brain dysfunction. As I put together materials for my Brain Masterclass and wrote my best-selling book You Can Fix Your Brain: Just 1 Hour a
Eating Gluten During Pregnancy May Raise Your Child’s Risk of Adult Schizophrenia Think whole wheat makes for a healthy pregnancy? If so, think again. According to one study, gluten sensitivity may more than double your child’s risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. You may have noticed an increasing number of gluten-free items popping up
