Beta glucans are polysaccharides that are found in several yeasts, mushrooms, and other foods. They possess immune-stimulating compounds that help fight cancer and infection through decreasing inflammation in the body. Beta glucans are sugars (classified as polysaccharides) that are found in the cell walls of bacteria, yeasts, algae, fungi, lichens, and plants (like oats and …
Worries, ruminating and negative thoughts- what do you do about them? Find it hard to control your thoughts, worries and anxiety? Do they take over your life? Do they consume you? Can’t understand why you have them or what to do about them? Do you want to master your emotions? Here’s some advice….. Worrying is …
While most of your nutrients should be derived directly from the foods you consume, supplements can provide the additional boost that a weakened immune system in someone with cancer needs. It can be very overwhelming when thinking about supplementing your diet with anti-cancer vitamins, so I’ve outlined some of the top research-based supplements that have …
The ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting have more in common than you may believe. When combining the two practices, they may be able to synergistically work together toward common goals of fat loss and improved metabolic health. Despite the differences in the diets, they have two big similarities: both increase ketone production and can also …
Recently, gut health has become a topic abuzz with new science, new connections, and new theories in regards to disease, mental health, and our immune system. As we dive in today, when I say gut, I mean specifically – the Microbiome. If the word microbiome makes your eyes glaze over, head over here to learn …
Think sweating is gross? Well, it’s also an effective way to detox your body AND your mind. In fact, the health benefits of sweating go beyond the body – through improving cognitive functioning, decreasing stress hormones, and even boosting endorphins. Perhaps the best way to maximize your body’s sweat potential is by using a sauna. …
Following a vegetarian or vegan diet isn’t easy for everyone. Although it can provide many health benefits, it can also be detrimental for health if it isn’t nutritionally adequate. On the same note, it’s also challenging to maintain a well-rounded vegetarian diet that provides all the nutrients you need. There is evidence, however, that vegan …
It may seem like a simple subject talking about a vitamin that most people are aware impacts our health, but just how aware are we? I know that years ago before I started in the medical field I was well aware that Vitamin D was necessary for our health. It was all over T.V. in …
I recently posted on Instagram that after a few years of having low thyroid levels my blood work finally came back 100% normal!! This was one of the most exciting and rewarding moments of my health journey. I had been to SO MANY doctors and got no answers it was exhausting and discouraging. I would …
Until the last few years, it was thought that your mental state (feeling happy and upbeat while not getting burnt-out or having feelings of anxiety or depression) was all in your head. Nuh uh. The secret to mental wellness and that ability to shrug off that guy who cut you off in traffic and not …