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
By Sarah Axtell, ND on April 22, 2021
Supplementing with liquid chlorophyll drops seems to be all the rage right now. Let’s unpack whether or not this “green blood of plants” is worth adding to your water. First, let’s discuss what it is and its health benefits. Chlorophyll is the pigment that… Read More
By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND on April 20, 2021
What role does iron play in the body? Iron is one of the many minerals our body requires to carry out daily functions. Iron is a key component in the proteins which are responsible for delivering oxygen to different tissues in the body (hemoglobin and… Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on March 25, 2021
Your periods are telling you something. If you are having trouble with your menstrual cycle such as irregular cycles, long or short cycles, heavy bleeding, major PMS, mood issues that fluctuate with your cycle, or headaches triggered at a certain point in your cycle –… Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on March 15, 2021
If you are a woman in your late 30’s and 40’s, there can be a lot of disruption in your hormonal cycling that can lead to significant symptoms that decrease the quality of your life: Very heavy periodsShorter menstrual cycles (periods come closer together)Irregular periods… Read More
By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND on March 14, 2021
Did you know that when your body breaks down vegetables in the cruciferous family (i.e. broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.) it produces a beneficial molecule known as diindolylmethane or DIM? DIM is a product of indol-3-carbonol metabolism and has many health benefits including detox support… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on February 28, 2021
Ditch the artificial green food coloring this St Patrick’s Day! The combination of sunflower seeds (rich in chlorophyll) and baking soda in these cookies results in a natural green hue. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup sunflower seed butter, unsweetened1/3 cup maple syrup1 egg¼ tsp salt6 tablespoons… Read More