How the Immune System Works The coordinated job of the immune system, including both our Adaptive and Innate functions, is to correctly differentiate between what is “self” and “not-self”. The immune system must identify what is a pathogen or toxin that we want to block, versus a beneficial compound that should get absorbed. This vital job is what allows us to mount a strong defense against bacteria and viruses but not overreact with allergies or autoimmunity. The Microbiome Plays a…
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March 2020
Veggilicious Donair with Pickled Turnip
March 19, 2020
This recipe is perfect for spring. Not only is it hearty enough to fuel your outdoor activities and bursting with color and flavor, it is designed to promote cleansing and detoxification. This vegan donair recipe features powerhouse detox supporters like cruciferous veggies and beets (pickled turnip with Red Beet Crystals), turmeric, fiber, and greens (flax, lentils, and Green Blend/Beyond Greens), and alliums (onions and garlic). Below is everything you need for a vegan-friendly donair feast at home! Feel free to…
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
March 12, 2020
The perfect immune pick-me-up to keep on hand, give to friends and add to your daily diet! This recipe is strain-free, easy and preservative-free. Makes ~2 Cups Lindsey Young is a registered holistic nutritionist, advocate for intuitive eating, and functional food recipe creator. For more delicious recipes, follow her on Instagram @eatyoungnutrition and visit EatYoungNutrition.com.
Relief For Your Pets’ Allergies
March 5, 2020
Relief and quality of life in three easy steps with or without drugs The rate of skin disease in our pets will continue to rise with the rise in pollution concentration. This is inevitable but the symptoms are not completely out of our control. The cause is the nutritional imbalance wedded to ever-increasing pollution. As much as the pollutants in our environment from our new-age technologies are to blame for these reactions we have some control over that internal inflammatory…
What Can Apple Cider Vinegar Do for You?
March 3, 2020
Apple cider vinegar is having a moment. Suddenly, everyone is trying it — and not just to make their hair shiny and their salad dressing zippy. Why is this ancient, amber liquid so popular? Many people take it daily as a general health tonic.* But if you take Flora’s Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Tonics, you’ll reap even more benefits — like detoxification, wellness, enhanced digestion, and athletic performance — not to mention great taste.* How to take Before we get…