By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND onApril 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 onMarch 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 onMarch 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 onMarch 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 onMarch 1, 2021
These sweet and spicy energy bites are an easy way to incorporate more anti-inflammatory spices in your diet, such as ginger and turmeric. Coconut is also an all-star in this recipe. Coconut is rich in medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can promote ketone body… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND onFebruary 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
By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND onFebruary 26, 2021
How does it work? When you go without eating food for a prolonged period of time, your body ultimately tells you that you’re starving and need to eat something soon. When the body is sent into starvation mode, a stress is put on the cells… Read More