What do kefir, kombucha, and kimchi have in common (besides starting with the letter K)? They are all naturally probiotic fermented foods that provide healthy bacteria to our digestive systems to support digestive health. Fermentation is a controlled anaerobic process (meaning without oxygen) whereby certain bacteria and yeast break down carbohydrates and sugars into their component organic acids or alcohol …
Kimchi (Sugar-Free)
This modification of a kimchi recipe from Megan at Allergy-Free Alaska is a perfect blend of flavors and provides a sugar-free version of kimchi where you won’t miss the sugar at all. Ingredients can be found online or at your local Asian market. Ingredients (all organic/biodynamic): 1 head of Napa cabbage 2-3 Tbsp. Celtic Sea Salt® 6-7 Tbsp. coarse ground …
Healthy Salmon and Quinoa Bowl
This healthy salmon & quinoa bowl is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein to promote wellness and vitality. This recipe serves 2. Ingredients (organic/biodynamic): 2 salmon fillets (or other line-caught deep-water fish) 1/3 c. coconut aminos 2 dates, pitted 3 Tbsp. water 4 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp. each of onion powder, red pepper flakes, and …
Men – It’s time to turn over a new leaf!
by Jayashree Mani. MS, CCN Okay. It is true. Men take much less care of their health than women. Ever wondered why? Maybe it’s too much of a hassle to think about – especially when things seem to be going well. Or perhaps there’s no time for it – because obviously there are more “important” things to worry about. Perhaps …
Hidden Saboteurs of Bone Health
By Elizabeth Friedman, MS DIABETES There are two types of diabetes, and they have different mechanisms for affecting bone health. With Type 1 diabetes, the insulin-producing β-cells of the pancreas are destroyed, and there are low circulating levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and other pancreatic hormones. This environment prevents the differentiation of stem cells into osteoblasts (the cells …
A Nutraceutical Approach to Long COVID
By Elizabeth Friedman, MS With the pandemic winding down, 11% of those affected have been left with debilitating post-infection symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or years. In July of 2021, this “long COVID” was added as a recognized disability under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Symptoms vary across those affected, but can include fatigue, malaise, and fever, …
Stress, Inflammation, and Autoimmune Disease
March is autoimmune disease awareness month. More than 50 million Americans suffer from one or more of the 100+ named autoimmune diseases, with 75% of those afflicted being women. Since 1 in 5 Americans are affected, President Biden recently signed legislation that included the establishment of an Office of Autoimmune Disease Research as part of the National Institutes of Health …
Cozy Winter Soup Recipe
Ingredients (all organic/biodynamic): Vegetables/fruit – all roughly chopped 1 medium size onion 1 small butternut squash deseeded 2 medium carrots 4-5 ribs celery stalk ½ apple Herbs & Spices ½ cup fresh basil 1 tsp cumin powder 1-2 cloves 1-2 whole peppercorns 1 bay leaf ½ whole dried cayenne pepper (optional) Celtic Sea salt to taste Water (or vegetable stock) …
Healthy Blood Pressure
Author: Elizabeth Friedman, MS Based on 2017 data and a new definition, 116 million US adults (47%) are hypertensive, defined as having blood pressure greater than 130/80. Prevalence varies across demographic categories, with the highest hypertension rates in women aged 75 years and older and in the Black, non-Hispanic population. Of those afflicted, most do not have their hypertension well …
Get Your Skin Winter-Ready
Russell Jaffe MD, Ph.D., CCN Most people take their skin for granted. Healthy skin is important and has some remarkable properties. With falling temperatures and ambient humidity, your skin needs your attention during this time. I hope the information and inspiration in this article provides the tools you need for resilience, rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of radiant, glowing skin not …