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By Nancy Mehlert, MS That “C” word still tends to infuse fear into our hearts when we, or someone we hold dear, is diagnosed with cancer.  Unfortunately, we live in a time where cancer is pervasive and common. There are many good reasons to believe that food has played a large role in the increase…

[expand title= "I’m more healthy and I have lost over 100lbs."] I started the yeast cleanse diet in March of 2019. With the help of Dr. McManus and Nancy, I was able to work through it, do some things my own way, and take it slow. I’ve been eating better since. I’m more healthy and…

Infrared Sauna has been found to have several specific benefits for anyone trying to prevent or treat cancer. ¹ Infrared Sauna has been found to have several specific benefits for anyone trying to prevent or treat cancer. ¹ The gentle increase in body temperature creates a form of whole-body hyperthermia that cancer cells struggle to…

By Nancy Mehlert, MS Recently, there has been an uptick of interest in the 2018 documentary film called The Game Changers, available on YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Netflix. The documentary is about the benefits of a plant-based diet for athletes.  It is a flashy, male-oriented film with all the bells and whistles…

Repair the Gut and Heal. There is no greater healer for the gut than authentic, properly prepared bone broth.  Consider something as simple as a one or two day fast from food and use bone broth and water as your only nutrition. One recipe should make enough broth for about 3-4 days. Stock and Bone…

By Mila McManus MD Are you dealing with health issues and seeing specialist after specialist with no answers? Or unable to tolerate medications that have been prescribed to address your health issues? Are you an enigma to your doctors? Do you suffer with physical as well as mental health issues? Several years ago I began…

What to do with the Winter Blues As winter approaches and darkness falls earlier, about 2 of every 10 people begin to crave more carbohydrates, want more sleep, have less energy, struggle with concentration, and generally prefer to withdraw socially more than usual.   If you have felt this way before during the winter months and…

By Nancy Mehlert, MS We often talk about taking baby steps in a longer journey to good health.  One easy and important step is to reduce or eliminate the use of aluminum foil in cooking. Aluminum foil is used by many to wrap breads for heating, cook foods in the oven or on the grill…

[expand title="When you’ve got your health, you’ve got everything!"] After having babies I packed on the pounds. Working full time with a very demanding career and having 2 small children I felt like my entire life was out of control. Photos from a recent trip to Florida for my cousins wedding were a real wake-up…