Dr. Jill is Your Functional Medicine Expert! She uses functional medicine to help you find answers to the cause of your illness and addresses the biochemical imbalances that may be making you feel ill. She'll help you search for underlying triggers contributing to your illness through cutting edge lab testing and tailor the intervention to your specific needs as an individual. She may use diet, supplements, lifestyle changes or medication to treat your illness but will seek the most gentle way to help your body restore balance along with the least invasive treatment possible. Dr. Jill is a functional medicine expert consultant and treats environmental and mold-related illness as well
Medicinal Mushrooms and Deep Roots Soup If you’re not already eating edible medicinal mushrooms, this recipe for Medicinal Mushrooms and Deep Roots Soup would be a good idea to start. Especially, if your immune system is down or you’re struggling with blood sugar imbalances, high blood pressure, and/or cancer. There’s a wealth of scientific data linking mushrooms…
Almond Honey Crisps YUM! I just received this great recipe for almond honey crisps from a patient! The perfect snack for school, work, or even an after dinner treat. Your whole family is sure to love it. Enjoy! Health Benefits of Almonds Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. The health…
Dr. Jill’s Top Ten Recommended Books for the New Year! I just love new beginnings! Two-thousand and sixteen was an exceptionally difficult year for me personally. However, one thing I have learned is that I was born to overcome! Many of you know I beat breast cancer in 2001 and Crohn’s disease one year later in 2002. (you…
Vegan Eggnog Smoothie There’s something about those flavors of eggnog that are so delicious, but when eggs and dairy don’t work with your tummy anymore, eggnog is the first holiday favorite on the chopping block. It has to be… most recipes require multiple eggs and sometimes two different types of dairy products in order to…
Enjoy this simple and delicious Plantain Paleo Pancakes recipe. It is egg-free, grain-free, nut-free, sweetener-free, dairy-free, vegan. Served them stacked up with your favorite berries, filled with nut butter, or drizzle some organic maple syrup on them. Enjoy your ‘paleo-licious’ pancakes! Originally posted on Vine Healthcare.
Methylation Support Beet Beef Burger Yes, you can eat your methylation nutrients! This delicious burger is rich in methylation amino acids (methionine, cysteine, taurine), as well as B vitamins, betaine, choline and zinc, cofactors for homocysteine metabolism and necessary for forming methionine and the all-important methyl donor, SAMe. It is also made more methylation-friendly than a…
Berkey water filters produce purified drinking water, surpassing standards set by the military in order to be able to differentiate between the quality of water filtration systems. They set the bar high so that very few are able to achieve this classification. Berkey water filters not only meet the standard but surpass it. The technology…
Creamy Chestnut Cauliflower Soup Chestnuts aren’t just for roasting over an open fire. Enjoy this nutrition-packed creamy chestnut cauliflower soup as an accompaniment to any meal. Chestnuts are relatively low in calories but rich in fiber, vitamin C, folates in addition to other B vitamins, and minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, as…
The Best Gluten Free and Vegan Stuffing I think the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the stuffing. Wait, no… pumpkin pie. Mmmmmm…. pumpkin pie. But second place is definitely stuffing. Ok, solid second. I’ve been trying for awhile to perfect a gluten free and vegan stuffing and I think I finally got it. It’s…
Leaky Gut Bone Broth Bone broth (or stock) is fabulous for healing intestinal permeability. It contains collagen, which nourishes the intestinal lining and reduces inflammation. Plus, it’s easy for a damaged gut to digest and reap the benefits of its protein and minerals. Our version contains added gut superfoods that will take its gut-restoring potential…
Saturday Afternoon Chili This weekend I had craving for some chili! So, I asked my mother in law if she had an easy chili recipe to share, which of course she did! The next thing you know I am adding and modifying the recipe she sent over, until I had the final product, which I…
Unfortunately, mast cell disorders and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), in particular, are on the rise these days. I believe it’s in part because of the constant barrage of environmental toxins, molds, and chemicals.
Let’s take a look at what exactly mast cell activation syndrome is, how it might be causing your mystery symptoms, and what you can do.
Many years of research has established that Massage Therapy has a myriad of positive physiological benefits.
Power Protein Smoothie Recipe Jamie Ward’s Power Protein Smoothie recipe is super filling and great after a workout to help replenish amino acids. It is also wonderful as an afternoon snack. Just place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Check out My Nutritious Life for recipes free of wheat, gluten, and the 6 other foods…
Mexican Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry Recipe “You don’t need to do an intense diet cleanse to eliminate toxins from your body. In fact, our body’s designed for detoxification. For example, your kidneys and liver filter toxins from your blood. But your body can get overloaded. Simple steps can help detoxify your body and improve your…
Massaged Kale Salad with Almond Butter Drizzle from The Healthy Apple “Tiny tweaks can lead to big changes in your life and I’m living proof. When I had to cut out inflammatory foods, I was lost. I was chronically ill and had no idea how to create flavor with my food without feeling deprived. But…
Our immune system is a powerful force inside each one of us! This protective system is charged with the job of responding to foreign invaders to keep us in optimal health. Most of us don’t think too much about this system until it is not working correctly.