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…
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…
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…
