by Jennifer Reid | Jun 2, 2020 | Community, Digestive health
The human body is home to over 100 trillion microorganisms, the majority of which are found in the gastrointestinal tract (“gut”). Taken as a whole, this community of microorganisms, their genes and the functions they encode, are referred to as the...
by Jennifer Reid | May 28, 2020 | Community, Functional medicine
Who would ever guess that a pair of insulated, wet socks could help alleviate congestion from your head and stimulate the immune system? Sounds a bit like a storyline in a Disney movie, right? A natural remedy that has been used by healers for centuries, it’s a...
by Jennifer Reid | May 21, 2020 | Community
While Moringa is a superfood known to treat malnutrition in various cultures, it’s greatest impact is on respiratory health. A study has shown that the leaves and pods from the moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) inhibit 72% of all histamines released, making it...
by Jennifer Reid | May 15, 2020 | Community
Allergy sufferers suffer. And they are always on the lookout for something safe and effective to relieve – and even prevent – symptoms. Most of us are aware that antioxidants are critical to protecting our cells from oxidative stress, a key factor in the...
by Jennifer Reid | May 8, 2020 | Community
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a nutrient dense, cruciferous vegetable with a tangy, peppery taste. Some of the nutrients found in watercress are vitamin A (from beta-carotene), vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate, iodine, calcium, and iron. It’s also a source...
by Jennifer Reid | May 1, 2020 | Community
May 2020 Edition What’s New More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year. Ah, Spring! We welcome the pleasant weather, the scent of new blossoms, and open our windows to the rush of fresh air. Along with that, we invite in pollen, grass, mold,...
