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Our BlogPurposeful Calm: The Value of Sleep and Down Time
Having been a Type A person most of my life, I can say this topic has been a struggle for me. I have always had more than my share of energy, drive and enthusiasm for a project. Having been “born this way” I seem to find a way to do laundry while I sit down for a minute, or sweep the floor while everyone preps for bed. I was obsessed with being busy. I'm now at the age where I can at least observe my obsession with a critical eye and see the need for truly “unplugged time.” There are many...
There’s A Fungus Among Us!
I don't know a single person who has a toe or nail fungus that isn't embarrassed by it. But did you know it can also affect your skin and, more importantly, your gut? It's true, the most common starting point for a fungal infection is the gut, also known as the digestive system. The family of pathogens that fungus falls into is commonly known as the Fungus, Mold, Yeast Family. These organisms like to set up housekeeping in moist, warm areas so think sinus, ears, vaginal, armpit, under the...
Tis the Season to be Sneezin’
Spring is the season for beautiful flowers, the leaves to emerge from their sleepy winter nap, and the grasses to peek out of the wet soil. The problem with all this nature is that pollen comes along with it! But why is it that if you put 10 people in a wild flower filled meadow on a windy day only some of them will have a sneezing attack? It's all about physiology. There are 3 main types of allergies: Allergic asthma: Can involve the throat and lungs Allergic dermatitis: Can involve the skin,...
Digestion: The Key to A Healthier You
If someone were to ask you about your digestion, chances are you would jump to the conclusion that they were asking about the quality and quantity of your bathroom visits, right? But it is so much more than that! We are going to explore exactly what it means to have great digestion and how important it really is. Digestion, as we know it in the functional nutrition world, begins with our foods journey entering the mouth, where chewing initiates the production of saliva. It then continues on...
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