By Sarah Axtell, ND on May 7, 2021
These are my kids’ favorite! I often double the recipe because they go quickly! Be sure to use gluten-free oats. Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 1 cup oat flour (simply process gluten-free oats in your food processor or blender and voila, you have oat flour!)3/4 cup gluten-free… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on April 30, 2021
The endocannabinoid system is your body’s master regulator and plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis in the body. Simply put, this system promotes whole body balance. It is the system in your body that is composed of endocannabinoids, which are cannabinoids made naturally within… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on April 29, 2021
Low levels of serotonin can lead to depression, anxiety, PMS, pain, fatigue, binge eating, hot flashes, low sex drive, and IBS (constipation and/or diarrhea). The most common conventional treatment is antidepressants (such as SSRIs). But there are many natural ways to get your body making… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on April 29, 2021
If you feel like you are a slave to food you may be metabolically inflexible. Your body may be so dependent on getting fuel and energy from carbs that you constantly feel the need to snack. If you can’t go longer than 4 hours without… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on April 22, 2021
Maca is a plant native to the Andes, revered for its many nutritional and medicinal properties. Maca is a true superfood, for it is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, plant sterols, protein, and essential fatty acids. Maca provides support for hot flashes, vaginal dryness,… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on April 22, 2021
This Brazil nut “parmesan” makes for a delicious crispy crust for fish, chicken, or tofu. The brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium, which is “food for your thyroid.” The nutritional yeast has a savory, cheesy flavor and is a good source of energizing-B12. Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on April 22, 2021
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts, shift the metabolism of estrogen, reducing the cancer-promoting potency of estrogen. Cruciferous vegetables contain Indole-3-carbinol which turns into Diindolylmethane (DIM). DIM is an enzyme that helps to clear excess estrogen out of circulation properly… Read More