by Jennifer Reid | Jul 15, 2014 | Functional medicine
You’ve probably seen antioxidant labels on foods and supplements, but what does it mean exactly and what is the best antioxidant to choose? Antioxidant means it prevents oxidation, a process that happens to all cells in nature, including those in the human body....
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 26, 2013 | Functional medicine
Modern life inflicts constant assaults on our bodies in the way of industrialized foods, environmental toxins, chronic stress, lack of sleep, and even electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) from cell phones and computers. Our best defense to protect health is to shore up...
by Jennifer Reid | May 8, 2012 | Functional medicine
Do you feel toxic chemicals are out to get you? Studies link many chronic illnesses with toxic chemicals in our everyday environment. Man-made chemicals, pesticides, pollution, plastics, heavy metals, and artificial food additives are a normal part of life now. Even...
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 20, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Digestive health, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, Weight loss
The term “antioxidant” has become popular in a multitude of products from acai to dark chocolate, but the most important antioxidant is the one made by your body: glutathione. Sufficient glutathione is vital for good health. Glutathione is a molecule that protects the...
