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What is Glutathione?

Glutathione is a critical antioxidant. It protects the liver and prevents damage to cells caused by reactive oxygen species such as free radicals, peroxides, and heavy metals. Glutathione is comprised of amino acids glycine, cystine and glutamine. Cystein contains a sulfur molecule, which gives glutathione it’s distinct aroma of a rotten egg. Low glutathione levels …

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Digest Five

Remember these five tips before you eat to lower the bloat and boost your metabolic fire and absorption of nutrients! Gratitude: Take a few seconds to smell the food before you taste it, study its color, taste and texture, and feel gratitude for those that grew the vegetables or prepared your meal. This kick starts …

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What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine involves detailed assessment including history taking, physical examination, and laboratory testing to assess the impact of modifiable environmental factors and chemical imbalances on a patient’s health concerns. While where conventional, or allopathic medicine shines is acute and emergency care, naturopathic medicine can give you insight into the etiology of chronic diseases to remove …

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Environmental Recommendations

Drink spring water or filtered water. Use a high quality filter like Clearly Filtered Water, that eliminates micro-plastics and chemicals like chlorine from drinking water. If you are unsure of your water quality, Doctor’s Data (metals) and Great Plains labs (chemicals) have water testing options. Avoid products that contain BPA or phthalates (plastics, take-out containers …

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Ayurvedic Warm Smoothie

During the fall and winter, when it can be cold and windy outdoors, eating warm and well-cooked foods is easier on our digestion and better for our immune system. This recipe puts a spin on traditional cold smoothies to allow you to continue to drink smoothies year-round.  Ingredients: Two pieces of dried fruit (ex: dates, …

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Dairy-free Chai Recipe

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fennel 1/2 cinnamon stick 8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 2 cups of water 1 teaspoon of tea leaves 1/2 cup Oat milk 5ml of almond milk 1 teaspoon brown or coconut sugar (optional) 2 slices of fresh ginger root Directions: Grind 6-8 pods of cardamom, 1 teaspoon fennel, 1 clove, and 1/2 …

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Top Anti-Fungal Foods

We too often hear about foods to restrict; let’s shift our focus onto what to eat to build immunity and a healthy gut. If you have been diagnosed with a fungal overgrowth, which could include yeast, mold or candida, below are foods to incorporate. Coconut cream is rich in caprylic acid, capric acid and lauric …

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