Tag: immune health

Forever Chemicals That Could Be Harming Your Health

Dr. Syra Madad is an internationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health and Hospitals, the nation’s largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across 11 acute care hospitals … Continue reading Forever Chemicals That Could Be Harming Your Health →

Practical Nutrition Tips for Immune Resilience

Dr. Kamilah Stevenson is a published author, counselor, and healthy lifestyle advocate. With a firm belief in the importance of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health for all individuals, she has dedicated her life to helping others become their best selves by learning how to take care of themselves physically. Dr. Kamilah is a passionate … Continue reading Practical Nutrition Tips for Immune Resilience →

Immune Health and Neurotransmitter Function: What You Need to Know

Fun fact: a hijacked immune system means hijacked neurotransmitters, especially in the case of tryptophan. The primary pathway for tryptophan metabolism in the body is the kynurenine pathway, needed for supporting inflammation and immune function in case of virus or infection. In fact, tryptophan is so crucial for fighting inflammation that a recent study on … Continue reading Immune Health and Neurotransmitter Function: What You Need to Know →

Keys to Creating Immune Resilience

Have you heard the phrase psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology? Well, you have now! In this recent episode, I pick Dr. Aaron Hartman’s brain on the topic of long Covid and why creating a healthy immune system impacts everything else in our bodies! We discuss the unique interconnectedness in our bodies and the latest and greatest in health research. … Continue reading Keys to Creating Immune Resilience →

Benefits of Eating Seasonally for Your Immune Health

Did you know your microbiome changes along with the seasons? In this conversation with Chelsea Blackbird, we discuss how to optimize eating seasonally in order to improve overall health. Chelsea Blackbird is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who works with women to optimize metabolism and food peace. She uses Biblical guidance and simple strategies to keep … Continue reading Benefits of Eating Seasonally for Your Immune Health →

The Power of Breathwork for Mental Health

Learning to breathe has been one of the most impactful tools for my healing. When you experience trauma, on any level, the last thing you want to do is intentionally unite your body and mind. Stillness is scary; being present is scary. It is easier to run away, literally and figuratively, which sometimes can only … Continue reading The Power of Breathwork for Mental Health →

Looking Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Solutions for Our Health

Is science ever settled? How can we continue to be our own health advocates, look beyond the one-size-fits-all solutions, and find what is helpful for our unique bodies? There are so many different opinions, so how do we know what to do that’s right for our health? If you've listened to my podcast, you know … Continue reading Looking Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Solutions for Our Health →

What’s the Big Deal About Inflammation?

Inflammation is a word getting a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. Many health experts consider it a major cause for chronic illness, and it is threatening all of our health right now. Understanding inflammation, how to manage it, and addressing root causes is more important than ever! Dr. Mark Sherwood is an … Continue reading What’s the Big Deal About Inflammation? →

How Many Times a Day Should I Eat?

The blood sugar conversation is more important than ever. We have to understand how to manage our blood sugar before it starts managing us. Like most “common” health concerns, it shouldn’t have to be normal to have blood sugar that is on a continual roller coaster. Kris DeFoer is a Nutritional Therapist and owner of … Continue reading How Many Times a Day Should I Eat? →