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The Role That Lifestyle or Nutritional Interventions Can Play To Increase Brain Neuroplasticity

The Role That Lifestyle or Nutritional Interventions Can Play To Increase Brain Neuroplasticity

Many people don’t realize that their diet and lifestyle can either positively or negatively impact their brain health. Last week, I provided an overview of how anemia, dysglycemia, and inflammation can affect the brain and this week I will provide you with an overview of a few lifestyle and nutritional interventions that can help to enhance brain health. Over the next few weeks we will discuss different components of brain health and the role that diet, and lifestyle can pl

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This is a simple and easy dish especially when you forget to take the meat out of the freezer. The heat of this dish can be adjusted by adding more or less hot sauce depending on preferences. Serves: 4-5 Prep/Cook time: 30 minutes (instant pot)/8 hours in crockpot Good Option For: Gluten Free Food Plan Elimination Diet Core Food Plan CardioMetabolic Food Plan Detox Food Plan HERE is the recipe to print. Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ cup hot sauce Romain l

Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Having a healthy brain is crucial to living a healthy life. A healthy brain allows us to remember things, learn, play, concentrate and maintain a clear and active mind. Our brain provides us with the ability to manage information we take in, be logical, use judgement, and have perspective and wisdom. No matter what your age is, steps need to be taken to maintain the health of the brain and to reduce the natural risks of disease that occur as we age (4). We all know that pre

Why Hormonal Acne Occurs and What You Can Do About It

Why Hormonal Acne Occurs and What You Can Do About It

Often times we associate hormonal acne with the adolescent years, affecting 79% to 95% of teenagers.(1) However, it’s no surprise that 40% to 54% of women above age 25, still have some degree of facial acne.(1) Aside from poor hygiene, less than stellar diets, food allergies/sensitivities, genetics, stress, and environmental causes, female acne outbreaks are often the result of monthly hormonal fluctuations. Why do hormonal fluctuations cause acne? The typical female menstru

Making Your Own Healing Herbal Salve: Part 2

Making Your Own Healing Herbal Salve: Part 2

An herbal salve is a natural healing ointment, much like an infused oil, but in a solid form. Visualize a moisturizing Neosporin of natural medicine or a therapeutic skin moisturizer. Salves are semisolid at room temperature and soften to spread upon skin contact. The addition of essential oils can make using a salve an aromatherapy delight. Typically, natural salves are made of herbs, oils, and beeswax. The beeswax serves as a protective, soothing emollient, and provides t

Strawberry Avocado Chicken

Strawberry Avocado Chicken

Spring is here (at least in the South) which means strawberry farms are open for picking! I picked up some fresh strawberries today and put together this quick, easy and tasty dish in honor of sunshine and strawberries! HERE is the recipe for you to print. Serves 5-6 Prep time: 15 minutes prep Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 3 boneless chicken breasts, halved and thinned 1 ½ cup fresh strawberries, diced 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 small re

Making Your Own Healing Herbal Salve - Infusing Your Oil (Part 1)

Making Your Own Healing Herbal Salve - Infusing Your Oil (Part 1)

Making an herbal salve is not complicated, but it is a multi-step process. To begin, we must first create an oil infusion. This requires a bit of kitchen lab work. What is Infused Oil? An infused oil is simply an oil permeated with macerated herbs, spices, or flowers. Creating an oil infusing involves transferring scent, medicinal properties or flavor into the carrier oil. Infused oils have both medicinal and culinary uses, which date back to ancient civilizations using so

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Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

HERE is a printable version Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound Brussel sprouts 1 large sweet potato 3 TB...

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