Your Health Unbound
What is the difference between blending and juicing? Blenders retain everything from the food. They take the fiber and pulp and blend it all together. Juicers separate the pulp from the juice and we drink the juice only. When you first start out, juicing is a lot easier and gentler on your body. Whether you… Read More
Mushrooms are the richest source of ergothioneine, a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, DNA-protective, and free-radical scavenging actions. Consuming 100 grams of white button mushrooms daily for 16 weeks has been shown to double erogthioneine concentration in the blood, helping to mitigate the risks of metabolic syndrome and obesity. Interestingly, ergothioneine levels do not decrease when… Read More
I am learning all the time about how my body reacts to my own autoimmune disorder – Celiac disease. I recently had my annual physical and, of course, had all the requisite blood work done. Because I have Celiac disease and hypothyroidism, there are particular values that my doctor and I pay close attention to…. Read More
There have been many naysayers on the Internet when it comes to carrageenan, including some well-known health bloggers. I wanted to put the controversy to an end when it comes to the products I recommend. I had an extended discussion with Jeff Dorsett, MSHS, Research and Development Scientist at doTERRA. I expressed my concern over… Read More
Digestive health can be easily changed with simple lifestyle adjustments. Do you have constipation, gas, bloating, diarrhea or heartburn? If you answered yes to any of the above mentioned troubles there are simple ways to start changing how you are feeling. Simple Changes More fruit and vegetables with skin for fiber, when possible. More whole… Read More
