Our immune system obviously plays a key role in our health, but what happens when it starts doing its job too  well? While many may be familiar with autoimmune disease, a lesser-known immune system disorder, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), may affect more people than we realize. What Is MCAS? MCAS is a condition marked by overactive mast cells (key players in the immune system) that release too many chemical mediators into the body, causing a wide range of symptoms that

Insulin resistance affects approximately 1 in 3 American adults. And it’s exactly what it sounds like—when your cells become less...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, an estimated 40 million Americans have osteopenia, and one-third of adults over 50 have some amount of...

What do you think of when you think of “the change”? Hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, weight gain? With those symptoms in mind, the...

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know it can be challenging physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s no surprise, then, that...

Green juice and greens powders are trending in the wellness world, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? In this blog, we’ll explore...

If you’ve ever bypassed the canned sardines in lieu of tuna or salmon, hopefully this blog will inspire you to give them a try!...

In an earlier blog, we explored how to sus out hidden sugar on nutrition labels . But it’s not just the nutrition labels that we should...

Vitamin D does a lot for our bodies. While it’s perhaps best known for supporting bone health and preventing osteoporosis, it does so...

A cousin of ginger, turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma Ionga plant, and is most often encountered spicing up southeastern Asian...

We all could—and  should  add more vegetables to our diet. And while getting an extra serving of asparagus or cauliflower would be just...

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you have most definitely heard of SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). But what...

When we use the phrase “vitamins and minerals,” it’s usually the vitamins that take center stage. But that doesn’t mean minerals are any...

One way to get through the cold and dark of winter, or the rainy days of spring, is with an eye on the sunny, warmer days of summer....

Many people associate zinc with immunity, taking it when they feel a cold coming on. While zinc is an important part of maintaining a...

Berberine is making headlines lately, for its potential to support weight loss. Some outlets have even gone so far as to call it...

Glutathione. You’ve probably never heard of it, but this powerful antioxidant has so many health benefits you’ll never forget it. If...

Although there are over 10,000 different kinds of mushrooms out there, only a small fraction are actually worth eating. The most common...

As our understanding of the gut-brain axis and the gut microbiome deepens, the more we appreciate—and seek out—probiotics. Whether you’re...

The average American consumes about 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day. Maybe you’re thinking “I don’t have a sweet tooth” or “I know I...

Serotonin is neurotransmitter that plays a very important role in a number of bodily functions. While it is generally referenced in the...

Amidst her busy and often stressful days, 38-year-old full-time counselor and mother of two Lauren Buckley realized that she just wasn’t...

If you’ve never heard of CoQ10, you might be surprised to learn just how powerful this vitamin-like substance really is. What is CoQ10?...

Since 2018, Laurie Doering has regularly attended the 28-Day Cleanse & Detox workshops, gaining new insight into her health and habits...