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
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