Chia Seeds and HEMP HEARTS™- Plant Omega-3 Fats for Healing

Remember the Orignial Chia Pets™? Sprout chia seeds on a water-soaked clay figure shaped like a puppy or pig or an elephant and wait for the fun!  Chia pets are still with us and chia seeds have been making a come back as another plant source of omega-3 fats. Chia...

Do you have undiagnosed iron deficiency anemia or low iron stores?

Are you exhausted and have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning? Do you ever feel nauseated or light-headed after waking up or getting up out of a chair? Have you ever felt like you have “altitude” sickness at sea level? Do you ever find yourself...

Get Ready for Winter Colds and Flu – the Vitamin D Connection

Summer weather- winter weather! Those of us in the Pacific NW have had a dose of both in the past week! Yes, vitamin D is my passion! This is the time to have your nutrition labs checked to see how much vitamin D you made from the sun this year. From recent lab...

Having Elective Surgery? Avoiding Aspirin is not enough!

Getting a Colonoscopy? Having a Tooth Extracted? You may have already had a colonoscopy, a tooth extraction or elective surgery and received paperwork about the “prep,” liquid diets, when to stop eating and to avoid aspirin. But should you also stop taking...