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Part of our nutrition journey to health and wellness is figuring out how to celebrate life, love our families and enjoy celebrations while still improving the health and nutrition offered by our food choices. Unfortunately, we have become a society that gets loved and gives love by offering up "sweets and treats" filled with sugar,…

When we suffer from seasonal allergies with runny noses, congestion, watery and itchy eyes, these symptoms are the result of our immune system mounting an attack on those incoming allergens. These symptoms are reflective of the inflammation caused by the allergen and the body’s release of histamines.  Inflammation is often also partnered with pain and…

by Nancy Mehlert, MS   Note: Paleo and Yeast-free Don't Equal "High Protein Diet". Recently two studies (one mouse and one human) have been discussed in the journal Cell Metabolism suggesting that a high protein diet may not support longevity and may contribute to cancer death.  TWIHW wanted to give some perspective on this research…

Testosterone Booster via Pellet Therapy for Measurable Results Testosterone is very important for both men and women.As we age, our natural levels decline and we may need a testosterone booster. There are significant benefits of testosterone replacement and optimization. Benefits include: improvement of energy improved overall vitality sharpened brain function and memory reduction in depression and…

Most of us have positive feelings and thoughts about spring as we enjoy longer, sunnier days and more time outside with family.  For many, however, the blooming foliage, grasses and flowers create immune system havoc.  We call them allergies and they can occur seasonally in response to pollens, or anytime in response to foods or…

Enjoy this healthy recipe of quinoa and feta salad that serves 4 as a main course. 1 cup quinoa 2 cups chicken Broth ½ cup raw cashews 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 1 cup seedless grapes, halved ½ cup crumbled goat feta 2 Tbsp olive…

We all hope it won’t happen to us, but somehow as late winter and early spring roll around, the bad germs and blooming plants abound and, before you know it, it seems like everyone around you has the flu or a cold or that mysterious thing that hangs on forever, lovingly called “The Crud”. Especially…

[expand title="Ulcerative Colitis"] by Heather B. In May of 2012 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. My first flare, I was told, was worse than my doctors had seen and I was unable to control it with oral medication so I wound up in the hospital for 19 days, after which I was still in…

by Nancy Mehlert, MS Supplementation is often a necessary step to ensuring our body is getting all of the vitamins, minerals and micronutrients necessary for optimal healthy living.  Many of our food sources are contaminated, and we don't always choose the right variety and quality of food necessary to stay well.  But that does not…