Located just below the voice box, the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and has a significant influence on many of the body’s most essential processes. Regulation of growth, body temperature, metabolism, and physical development are all driven by the thyroid gland.[1] Normal thyroid function is dependent on a number of factors, including nutrition and abstaining from exposure to certain environmental toxins. (more…)
Probiotics are one of the best ways to maintain gut health and yogurt is one source many people turn to. But, if you’re dairy-free, you might have trouble finding a store-bought probiotic yogurt that meets your needs. When you do manage to find one, vegan yogurt tends to be more expensive than dairy-based. So what's the solution? You buy full-fat coconut milk and make it yourself! (more…)
Your body is a complex network of interconnected organs that perform individual functions to support the systems and processes that make up your existence. Respiration, digestion, bone regeneration, metabolism — they’re all examples of your body’s ability to function with machine-like precision. That functionality exists at the most basic level as well — your cellular level. Lungs, brain, stomach, bones, blood — everything — is comprised of cells. Cells are the microscopic components that make up organisms and they, like your body, are a collection of various components that work […]
I received word from my friend, Dr. Riki Ott, a marine toxicologist and former commercial fisher in Alaska who has experienced the devastation of the Exxon Valdez oil spill firsthand. She’s focused on raising public awareness of the debilitating and life-threatening impact of oil and oil dispersants on human health. She works directly with the Government Accountability Project to expose the truth about deadly dispersants. For those unfamiliar with the term, dispersants are used to help remove the particles of a particular substance from its surrounding environment. After the BP […]
When I found this recipe on A House in the Hills, I couldn’t wait to try it. The unsung hero of the produce aisle, parsnips have twice as much fiber and more than four times the amount of iron as potatoes. With this recipe, they're an easy-to-make, tasty substitute for french fries.[1] Delicious, crispy, and piquant — exactly what you need when you've got a craving for something savory. (more…)
