Health
The Simplest Detox I’ve Ever Tried
My New Year’s resolution for 2017 is to cook meals at home more often, and minimize take-out and restaurant meals. With a busy schedule, an active 5 year old with very picky eating habits, and a touch of (I’ll admit it!) laziness, this challenge to myself is easier said than done. I needed a catalyst,…
Detoxification 101: An Overview
Our increasingly toxic world creates a major burden on our bodies. Exposure through the air we breathe, the stress we feel and the food we ingest can add up to over 14 pounds of pesticides, herbicides, food additives and preservatives per year for the average American. The liver, together with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is…
Vitamin D- Supplement of the Month!
Fall is fully upon us in central Illinois and the days are shorter and shorter. The decrease in the hours of available daylight as well as the intensity of the sun’s rays have a very strong effect on the levels of vitamin D in humans. Vitamin D plays an important role in nutrient absorption, overall…
5 Tips For Healthy Eating
Making the transition to a healthy lifestyle is tough, especially when we are surrounded by so many unhealthy options. Americans are some of the most overfed yet undernourished people in the world. We eat plenty of convenience foods but avoid eating real foods that are nutritious and healthy because they are just not convenient. Healthy…
Sunblock 101
Summer has officially begun!! Kids are outside enjoying time in the pool, participating in summer sports, and just enjoying time outside. As a parent it is important to protect your child’s skin from the damaging effects of excessive sun exposure, and that means making a trip to your local store to pick up a new…
The New Hormone Therapy: Pellets
As we age, the hormones in our body begin to decrease over time. We know this process more acutely as Andropause for men, and Menopause for women. Fluctuating hormones levels can cause a lot of undesirable changes in the body. Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone are all vital to how our bodies function and how we…
10 Signs of Food Sensitivity You Shouldn’t Ignore
Have you ever noticed your body reacting in an “unusual” manner after you eat certain foods? Perhaps you feel lethargic, get a headache, or have to run to the bathroom. Or maybe you experience something subtler, like heartburn, bloating, a skin rash, or joint pain. You might have something known as Food Sensitivity, aka Food Intolerance. Food…
5 Signs of Thyroid Dysfunction
Your thyroid is one of the most important glands in your body. It functions as an internal “thermostat” in conjunction with the pituitary gland, controlling the flow of hormones to trigger and regulate your metabolism. It is often referred to as the “master gland”, so a poorly functioning thyroid can wreak major havoc on the body….
3 Ways to Correct Poor Posture at Home
In our last discussion, we talked about the causes, posture changes, and symptoms of upper cross syndrome, but how can upper cross syndrome be corrected or prevented? The short answer would be to do exactly the opposite of what causes the condition. Ideal Posture Perfect posture is hard to obtain and requires conscious effort to…
In the Kitchen with Kramer: Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip scones
One thing we know for sure, eating gluten-free and dairy-free does not mean you can’t enjoy a sweet treat every now and then! These gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chip scones are just the thing on a cold winters day, and they pair perfectly with your morning cup of coffee or tea. And they are ready to…
