by mandy | Aug 12, 2020 | Diet, Recipes
This soup is not only delicious, but healing in so many ways. Read below to read about the healing properties of this soup. Food really is thy medicine! Ingredients 2 tbsp ghee2 onions, peeled and chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped6c vegetable broth or organic chicken broth2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced1/4c fresh grated ginger (you can [...]
by mandy | Aug 12, 2020 | Diet, Nutrition, Recipes
1 tbsp ghee 1 cup of white mushrooms, cleaned and cut into pieces garlic clove, chopped into pieces or 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 small onion 1 lb. grassfed organic beef, browned and set aside 2 cups beef broth ½ cup dairy free sour cream gluten-free pasta, cooked according to directions (I like the gluten-free [...]
by mandy | Aug 12, 2020 | Diet, Recipes
Ingredients 10 frozen chicken tenders (instead of large chicken breasts, I like the smaller tenders) 1 tsp minced garlic 2 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp fresh basil, cut into small pieces 1 tsp salt ¼ cup cilantro ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp coconut aminos salt, as needed squeeze of juice from ½ lime 8 [...]
by mandy | Aug 12, 2020 | Diet, Evidence Based, Nutrition, Science-Based
Powerful Phytochemical Rich Foods that Fight Cancer Cancer is recognized worldwide to be a major health problem in the modern world. Cancer is a systemic disease with various causes, some of which include a poor diet, toxin exposure, nutrient deficiencies and to some extent genetics. The management of cancer can be invasive and complex, and [...]
by mandy | Aug 12, 2020 | Diet, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based
I recently stumbled upon Maitake mushrooms as I have been searching for methods to increase my own immune system. For thousands of years mushrooms have been highly respected in Asia for their health promoting properties. Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is called the “King of Mushrooms” and it known for its immune enhancing compounds with significant anticancer [...]
by mandy | Aug 12, 2020 | Diet, Inflammation, Nutrition, Science-Based
Milk protein (Casein) Milk protein hypersensitivity is thought to affect well over 40% of the population. Milk protein intolerance causes a delayed response, where it can take up to 3 days to cause symptoms. These delayed reactions to milk proteins are often tested for by measuring milk-specific IgG antibodies in blood. Milk hypersensitivity is an [...]
by mandy | Aug 12, 2020 | Diet, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrition
I don’t recommend high consumptions of coconut oil and saturated fats such as often found in ketogenic diet and here is why. Both gram positive and gram negative bacteria are present in large quantities in the intestine. Gram negative bacteria, such as E. coli, might be one of the major sources for circulating endotoxin. “It has [...]
by mandy | Aug 12, 2020 | Recipes
I probably eat a stir fry 2-3x per week. They are filling, full of fiber, nutrients and this one is low oxalate and allergy free! Great food for gut, immune system and bladder health. 1 head of cauliflower 2 bok choy 1 red pepper 1 zucchini 1 small onion bunch of mushrooms 1 head of [...]
by mandy | Aug 7, 2020 | Evidence Based, Nutrition
I often recommend quercetin to my clients that I educate on supplements that are beneficial for modulating inflammation. During my research on the benefits of quercetin, I found some interesting literature that seems promising in the therapy of bladder conditions. UTI’s are one of the most common bacterial infections of the bladder and account for [...]
by mandy | Aug 6, 2020 | Evidence Based
Water fasting for reversing Interstitial Cystitis (IC) symptoms? Say it isn’t so! As one study suggests: “In rodents, intermittent or periodic fasting protects against diabetes, cancers, heart disease and neurodegeneration, while in humans it helps reduce obesity, hypertension, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.” Can it help overcome the pain associated with IC and is it right for you? Fasting seems to [...]
