THE HPA-AXIS: MANAGING STRESS AND ADRENAL FATIGUE Did you know the HPA-axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal), also known as “fight-or-flight,” plays a dynamic role in bodily function? When appropriately activated, this stress response can aid in survival. When over-activated, it can lead to destructive imbalance. The HPA-axis regulates your body’s health from body temperature to satiety, fluid retention,…
TOP 5 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that up to 23.5 million Americans suffer from autoimmune disease and that the prevalence is rising. But what does it mean to have a compromised immune system and what can you do to prevent flares and new onset of disease?…
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE REDO FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: The benefits of eating green beans range from cardiovascular heath to cancer prevention to bone health. Green beans contain both Vitamin C and Vitamin A; antioxidants that work to remove free radicals from the body and help prevent any oxidative damage that can lead to cancer. The Vitamin K in…
CABBAGE ROLLS WITH GRASS-FED BISON FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: When choosing a ripe cabbage, select a head that is both firm and feels dense. A fresh cabbage will have bright colored, crisp outer leaves and still have its stem in tact. Cabbage should be stored in the crisper of your refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for about…
MINI PUMPKIN PIES WITH HAZELNUT CRUST FOOD-AS-MEDICINE Pumpkin can be used as a treatment for heart health, inflammation, cancer and eye health. The seeds contain a compound called phytosterols, which have been shown to help lower the bad cholesterol levels in your blood. The flesh is high in vitamin A, which is known to promote…
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: Sweet potatoes are an under appreciated treatment for inflammation and cancer. Being rich in beta-carotene, a compound that is converted to Vitamin A within the body, this vegetable can help decrease your risk for cancer. Sweet potatoes are also good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, iron, manganese and…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: ZUCCHINI! This long sweet summer squash varietal is a cousin to cucumbers and melons in the Cucurbitaceae family. While each variety may have a distinct shape, color (both yellow and green), size and flavor, all varieties share some common characteristics. Regardless of variety, all parts of summer squash are edible, including the flesh, seeds…
STRESS AND DIGESTION Throughout people’s quest for the ideal diet and ultimate wellness, many underestimate the importance of the mind when evaluating their health. One of the first things that I ask my clients is to rank their stress level and determine the primary causes of stress in their lives. Following an assessment of how…
GREEN BEAN SALAD 2 WAYS FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: GREEN BEANS/STRING BEANS GREEN BEANS ARE TREATMENT FOR: Heart and blood vessels Cancer Osteoporosis (bone health) Stress management Green beans are a rich source of phytocompounds including carotenoids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. High in folic acid, fiber, and B vitamins, they work to protect our heart improving vessel health.…
