Let’s talk immune health! I get so many questions about immune health this time of year. With extra stress, travel, and cooler temperatures it’s no wonder our immune system needs a little more support in the winter. Today we will be discussing how to know when your immune system needs support, foods, and supplements to support your immune system, what
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Simple tips to help boost your immune system this season! Why keeping your immune system healthy is so important Your immune system is a complex system of organs, cells, and proteins that work together with the overall goal to protect you from infection. When the immune system is not functioning optimally, the infection may go unnoticed, or your body
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Human microbiome is a buzz phrase in the health and wellness world. What is it and why do we want it?!? Many doctors, nutritionists and health-interested people are talking about microbiome—specifically how to keep it healthy. Here are the facts you need to know! What is the microbiome? The human microbiome refers to all of the bacteria that live inside of
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Do you ever wonder what protein does for your body (and where to get it)? You’ve likely heard about how important protein is, but do you know why? Protein is one of the 3 macronutrients (the other 2 being carbs and fat). It is a major component that makes up many foods and is made up of individual amino acids
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Did you know that herbs can really boost your health? We probably know that foods provide us with nutrients, but what about herbs and spices? Could something that is used to season your food or beverage serve a purpose as strong as fighting inflammation or boosting your immune system? Yes, they most certainly CAN! Fall is in full swing, which
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