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A study published earlier this month in the Canadian Medical Association Journal showed improvements in energy levels of women who took supplemental iron, even though they were not anemic based on the current lab standards. The authors not only commented on possibly...

Fiber is the indigestible aspect of foods that has numerous health benefits. Fiber can be divided into various categories of soluble versus insoluble, fermentable versus nonfermentable, viscous versus nonviscous so on and so forth. This article will focus on total...

This is an amalgamation of recipes to make it paleo friendly and free of eggs, dairy and gluten.  I used mini muffin tins and really enjoyed them as a light snack. I made my own almond flour which was less tedious then expected although it did involve both a food...

Blueberries are not only great tasting; they are a fiber rich, low calorie berry oozing with health benefits. They are full of anti-oxidants, specifically anthocyanins, which go around the body repairing cellular damage. This is important to balance the negative...

Calcium is an important mineral for bone health and often marketed as a great reason to consume dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt etc.). Unfortunately, research over the years has not come to the same conclusion. The low absorption rate of calcium from milk,...

Happy New Years! Flow is offering a detoxification program for the new year that does not involve going hungry or swallowing a bunch of pills. You get 4 weeks of menu plans and recipes, a liver cleansing protein powder, a supporting tea or tincture and weekly...

Here are the rest of the recipes you can use for your gluten and dairy free Thanksgiving. Adjust the amounts as necessary and enjoy! Gingered Greens (serves 4-6 people) Adapted from Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home Marinade ½ cup wheat-free tamari sauce ½ cup dry...

Here are some gluten, nightshade, and dairy free recipes to help with the Thanksgiving menu planning. Adjust the recipes as you see fit for your taste buds. These have been tried and tested in my household for years now. I will be posting them in sections. Don't...

On Sunday September 26, 2010 at Peninsular Park (NE Portland) I will be at the Green Sprout's festival offering free hormone assessments, blood pressure and glucose checks. As well, anyone who schedules a Maya abdominal massage at the fair will receive a substantial...

Sleep is an activity that roughly consumes a third of our day and significantly impacts our hormones. Sleep disturbances are linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression and infertility. The myriad of sleep and hormone interactions could take pages to...