This article is the first in a series of posts exploring the Essential Six Elements of Whole Health, the core of our health philosophy and the foundation for our work with our nutritional therapy clients. Learn more about the Essential Elements and find the rest of the series here. This probably comes as no surprise,
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Overview of the GMO problem- and an infographic
October is No-GMO month, and we are continuing to bring you information to help you make safe, informed buying decisions. Your health, your family’s health and the health of our environment absolutely depend upon your knowledge and activism on this issue. What is a GMO? GMO stands for genetically modified organism. You may also
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Monsanto- “Saving the World” and Other LIES
October is NO GMO Month and to that end, we are sharing this article, written by Jeffrey Smith for The Institute of Responsible Technology and originally posted on Hella Delicious. They are encouraging everyone to share and repost this information as widely as possible. More information on the history and goals of Monsanto are posted in this
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My Search for a Natural Hair Dye – Does Honey Lightening Work?
The recipe reads like a sweet treat…honey, cinnamon, cardamom, coconut oil…along with olive oil and distilled water. But it’s not a dessert, it’s a recipe for natural hair dye. Recently, I’ve been on the search for a much more natural alternative to traditional hair color, and while some cosmetic companies are making “better for you”
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How To Make Your Own Non-Toxic Deodorant
I’ve tried a lot of natural deodorants. I wanted something that would be fresh, not overpowering or scented heavily, and that would be free of toxins. I’ve tried store brands (most never worked), crystal stones and various recipes for homemade deodorant. It’s this combination that really seemed to work for me (and many others who
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Quick Tip: Reheating on the Stovetop
I was talking to a client today and we were discussing methods that could be used in place of the microwave (which you know we DO NOT use or recommend!) for reheating food in a hurry. The conventional oven is great, but it can take quite a while and occasionally it will dry out the
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Excitotoxins, MSG and its hidden names
What is MSG? MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a processed food additive. It is an extremely dangerous neurotoxin (excitotoxin) that shrivels and kills brain cells in the hypothalamus and has been linked to migraines, seizures, ADD/ADHD, heart palpitations, tremors, and MANY other symptoms that can even be fatal. I know it was partly responsible for my
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Why You Should Avoid Plastics and a Primer on BPA
Plastics have gotten a lot of press in the past couple of years. Not only is plastic NOT an environmentally friendly choice, but there is a lot of concern over the leaching of chemicals out of plastic into our food, drinks, bodies and environment. The most widely known of these chemicals is BPA. Bisphenol-A, or
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Antibiotics For Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
CNN has reported that an antibiotic may soon be prescribed for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The full article can be found here. Antibiotics will kill bad bacteria, but also kill good gut bacteria. Oftentimes the lack of good gut bacteria is the cause of IBS. People do not have enough good bacteria in
