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Food Dyes and Artificial Colors: Toxic or Harmless?

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Jessica Brunet

Food Dyes and Artificial Colors: Toxic or Harmless? While it’s said that we should “eat the rainbow” in terms of a variety of colorful foods, it’s important to be cognizant of the artificial colors that sneak their way into commonly consumed products. When artificial, bright colors are added, they can make foods appear to be more fresh and alluring, but what’s underneath the surface is really a complex chemical composition. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest

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Don’t Get Sick – 8 Ways to Boost Your Immune System!

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Jessica Brunet

Don’t Get Sick – 8 Ways to Boost Your Immune System! The school year has once again started and winter is sadly on the horizon, which means the cold and flu season is upon us also. While there are many things we readily know we can do to prevent a sniffling nose or a fever, there’s always room to build off those foundations and incorporate immune boosting ideas! 1. Clean Hands In addition to washing your hands before meals, it’s

Posted in Wellness Allergies, Autism, Autoimmune Disease, Biotoxin Illness, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Illness, Cold Season, Diet, Elderberry, Emotional Health, Flu Season, Functional Medicine, Healthy, Holistic Medicine, Homeopathy, Immune System, Infections, Inflammation, Lyme, microbiome, Natural, School Year, Stress

Back to School Lunch Ideas

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Jessica Brunet

Back to School Lunch Ideas Back to school time is here! To help ease the frenzy of getting to the bus stop, packing backpacks, scheduling after-school activities, and still managing time at home with your family, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks to help make packing your child’s lunch easy and healthy! So where do you start? Include your kids in the packing process. Having kids involved in preparing their lunches not only increases the likelihood that they’ll enjoy what

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The Difference Between Food Allergies and Sensitivities

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Jessica Brunet

The Difference Between Food Allergies and Sensitivities Current data suggests that nearly 10% of people experience food allergy symptoms, which has been trending upward in the last 2-3 decades. Like many chronic conditions, the expression of food allergies can be influenced by genetics, environment, and the genome-environment interactions, or epigenetic effects [1]. Additionally, food-related symptoms may not be exclusively allergies, but they can also be defined by intolerances or sensitivities which typically elicit more mild symptoms and are non-immune reactions.

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The Amazing Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Jessica Brunet

The Amazing Benefits of Intermittent Fasting Would you consider yourself to be a morning person or a “night owl”? While many people will differ on which part of the day they feel most awake and productive, all life forms have always been able to make adaptations in relation to the light/dark cycle. This predictable rhythm includes changes in food availability. In human history, this meant acquiring food when accessible and storing additional food in anticipation of a period of rest

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