Here are three nutrients unique to flaxseed, all of which play a role in supporting good health. As an added bonus, check out my recipe for healthy and tasty flaxseed apple muffins!
Could Diindolylmethane (DIM) Protect Against Cancer?
DIM is a compound that helps balance the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. It is found in “cruciferous” vegetables such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and broccoli.
How To Avoid Mercury In Seafood?
Functional medicine and environmental medicine views mercury and other toxic metals as one of the major risk factors in the development of chronic medical illnesses.
Wherever You Shop: Say NO to GMO Foods!
From farmer’s markets to grocery stores, to shop with confidence about avoiding GMO foods you need to shop smarter. Here’s how.
Soothe Emotional Angst with Motherwort
Motherwort has the ability to calm without causing drowsiness, and it has medicinal effects on circulation and heart rate.
GMOs in Your Food: The Facts You Need to Know
Did you know that FDA doesn’t even test genetically modified foods to make sure they’re good for you? According to them, it’s the manufacturer’s responsibility to make sure their GMO products are safe.
Go Wild with Dandelion Greens
You might not want dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) grow across your lawn, but you definitely want to make them a part your healthy diet.
Detoxification – Path to Greater Health – Part 2
Following a detox program suited to your personal needs supports the body’s natural cleansing process and boosts your health in many ways
Prevent Blood Clots with Food?! Yes, the evidence is there…
A compound called Rutin, commonly found in fruits and vegetables and sold over the counter as a dietary supplement, has been shown to inhibit the formation of blood clots in an animal model of thrombosis.
Don’t Let Food Labels Give You Indigestion
When you are walking the grocery store aisles, you probably flip over a few items to read the food labels, but do you understand what you’re looking at?