Fall has definitely hit here in the Pacific Northwest and with the cold has come a time of decreased opportunity for sun exposure. While many of us love this time of snuggling in front of a fire, it can wreak havoc on our Vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because […]
Boost Your Immunity
With the crazy holiday season upon us, many people are burning the candle at all hours of the day and night. We hustle from party to party all the while trying to squeeze in a little work and some quality time with family. Often during this time, our bodies pay the price, becoming sick. Below are some suggestions […]
Immunity Boosters in Cold and Flu Season
Well, it was bound to happen. I work in a place with tons of kids and adults coming in and out of my office on a daily basis. It seems like as soon as the kiddos headed back to school, I was having people sniffling and sneezing on my couch. Unfortunately, this week, I think […]
Focus on Zinc
In my nutrition program, we had two whole weekends focused on supplements and folk remedies for helping clients achieve optimal health. While all the new knowledge I gained will be incredibly helpful with my clients, one of the most important pieces of information I gained was how zinc deficient I am. Our whole class […]
Lifestyle Changes to Boost Immunity
After last week’s post about how to boost immunity with food, I wanted to spend this week talking about lifestyle changes we can incorporate into our lives to help improve our immune systems. I am a big believer in trying to look at all the possible factors that contribute to our health. Below are some […]
Foods to Boost Immunity: Part One
We are experiencing crazy, crazy weather here in Portland! I hope everyone is remaining safe and dry! As the weather has changed, I have had more and more people talk to me about being sick. With that in mind, it seemed liked a good time to start a series on how to boost your immune […]
