by Jennifer Reid | Mar 5, 2020 | Community
Maca root (Lepidium meyenii Walp) is a cruciferous root vegetable prized by the indegenous Andean people as a remedy for stress, improving energy, and enhancing libido in men and women. Popularly known as “Peruvian Ginseng,” Maca is in a class of herbs...
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 5, 2020 | Community
Magnesium is well-known for the role it plays in the structure and function of nerves and muscle tissue. And it’s absolutely essential for nearly every chemical reaction that takes place in the body. Additionally, when you put your body through the demands of a...
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 5, 2020 | Community
Food for Thought. . . “To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha For the endurance athlete, or those with a physically demanding job, dates are an excellent power food....
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 5, 2020 | Community, Functional medicine, Weight loss
March 2020 Edition What’s New Cardiovascular exercise helps create new brain cells. This enhances brainpower and brain activity. The evidence is compelling: Exercise is the prescription for a healthy life – it aids in the prevention of chronic disease,...
by Jennifer Reid | Feb 22, 2020 | Community
Eat this, not that. One day a certain supplement or medication is great for you, but a week later you’re being advised not to take it. How can you judge the worth of media hype around health information and determine what applies to you? Become a discerning...
by Jennifer Reid | Feb 15, 2020 | Community
From Asian cuisine to gluten-free and other special diets, rice is a staple food for many people. But is it healthy? Depending on where it’s grown, rice contains one of the world’s most toxic elements: arsenic. It can be passed into the human body,...
