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
Smell that coffee… mmmm! Why I’m a fan of Bulletproof coffee! I wake up around 4:50 am to the sound of my automatic Cuisinart coffee maker grinding fresh Upgraded coffee beans into the filter for a delicious fresh brew. There is nothing better than rubbing your eyes, rolling out of bed, and padding across…
Pan-Seared Salmon with Mango and Avocado Salsa. This amazing Pan-Seared Salmon with Mango and Avocado Salsa recipe comes from my friend Tracy Konoske at Healthy Lifestyles! Wild salmon has omega 3 fatty acids – which are ESSENTIAL to our good health and well-being! Our bodies are not able to make it, so it is vital…
Pam’s “Famous” Raw Kale Salad. This DELICIOUS and HEALTHY Raw Kale Salad recipe comes from the amazing Pam Vagnieres! You can check out more of her quick, easy and healthy recipes here! Did you love this recipe? Don’t miss a single one!! Join today and get your FREE copy of Dr. Jill’s Paleolicious Snack Ideas!…
5 Scientific Benefits of Beets! I’ve been picking up fresh heirloom beets at the Farmer’s Market from Red Wagon Organic Farm every week anticipating the delicious complex flavor they add to my smoothies (recipe coming soon!) and the boost in energy from the nitric oxide they can produce when consumed. So I thought I’d share with you…
Dahl Recipe. Another delicious and health promoting recipe from my great friend Judy Converse. I love this over steamed cauliflower. Also good with bratwurst or chicken sausage. More calories? For underweight kids I add chopped sweet potato to this recipe. Did you love this recipe? Don’t miss a single one!! Join today and get your FREE copy…
Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms? Weakness, tiredness, or light-headedness Rapid heartbeat or difficulty breathing Poor memory or difficulty concentrating Depression, anxiety, mania Numbness and tingling of hands or feet Difficulty with balance, poor coordination Pale skin Sore tongue Easy bruising or bleeding gums Upset stomach or weight loss Diarrhea or constipation…
“Leaky Gut” Syndrome Leaky Gut – The Syndrome Linked to Many Autoimmune Diseases. Hyperpermeability or “leaky gut” syndrome is the name given to a very common disorder in which the cells lining the intestines become “leaky” due to inflammation. The abnormally large spaces present between the cells of the gut wall allow the entry of…
Gazpacho-A Recipe from Chef Monica Lopez A delicious and healthy recipe from the amazing Monica Lopez. You can contact her at [email protected] Gazpacho-A Recipe from Chef Monica Lopez. You will find on JillCarnahan.com that we have many other great recipes on offer, so head on over to our Healthy Recipe Section for a large collection of soups, starts,…
Seafood Chowder. This recipe is from Megan Forbes, RD. Find this recipe and more on her site. There is no better seafood dish to slow you down than a well made seafood chowder combining the freshest seafood ingredients and organic produce you can get with just a little effort. . You will find on JillCarnahan.com that we have many other…
Dr. Jill Carnahan’s Eight Tips for Daily Detox in a Toxic World Drink more water! Most people simply don’t consume enough water to effectively remove toxins from their bodies. If you don’t like water by itself, add sliced lemon, lime, or cucumber to a pitcher of water and store in your fridge for a cool…
Dr. Jill’s Story Video Blog. I was so honored to share my personal story at the Vail Summit in March… you can read it here. I’ve made a special video version just for you! I would love your comments and feedback. Dr. Jill Carnahan shares her story right back to 2001 as a medical student. She was…
If you’re constipated or struggle with gas or bloating you’ve probably already done your fair share of googling things, such as, “What foods cause bloating?”, “How to stop diarrhea”, or “Will taking probiotics stop gas?” But now you’re confused—you’ve cleaned up your diet, stopped taking antibiotics, and are taking probiotics regularly, but the symptoms aren’t…
How an Elimination Diet Can Change Your Health. Do you struggle with unexplained symptoms such as bloating, brain fog, weight gain, headaches, or fatigue? Here’s a super simple way to determine if food sensitivities might be the culprit… The idea behind elimination diets is to help people identify subtle, gradual reactions to common food groups…
What do chronic migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and autism all have in common? All of these conditions can be caused by a faulty enzyme called MTHFR. While it may look like an abbreviation for a curse word, MTHFR actually stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. This little enzyme plays a very important role in the body. MTHFR…
Quick Tips to Decrease Allergen Exposure at Home. Keep slightly dry to decrease mold growth. Avoid placing them in the bedroom due to mold sensitizing Christmas trees – Unfortunately they grow mold quickly. Use artificial instead of live trees if you have allergies. Nickel Allergy? Use clear nail polish on the back of blue jean buttons…
Nutrition advice has performed some pretty spectacular flip-flops over the past few decades. First nuts were thought to cause heart disease, then eggs were banished from the breakfast table only to be welcomed back later. Margarine was first deemed healthier than butter—until researchers determined that the trans fats were much harder on the arteries. Saturated…
UPDATE OF POPULAR MTHFR BLOG POST Do you have a genetic defect in the MTHFR gene?? What’s the Big Deal About Methylation?! Update of the Popular MTHFR Blog Post… Maybe you’ve have a family history of heart attack or stroke… maybe you’ve suffered through multiple miscarriages. Or maybe you struggle with chronic migraine headaches or…
Paleo Guide to Natural Sweeteners: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Inflammation is an essential part of the body’s healing system. Without it, injuries would fester and simple infections could be deadly. Too much of a good thing, however, is downright deadly. Chronic low-grade inflammation is intimately involved most chronic disease, including Alzheimer’s, diabetes,…