Low iron is often associated with women, but how do you know when your iron levels are less than optimal? If you’re an athlete, pregnant, or have heavy periods, or maybe consume little to no red meat, then you may require more iron. An optimal level for most women is somewhere in the range of […]
Are you or someone you know considering a home birth birth plan? Many people assume that home births are only for the natural, granola type moms who are immune to pain but this is another home birth myth. That’s why Sarah and Matthew Bivens, creators of the Doing It At Home podcast and community are […]
If you have been around the paleo community or keto community for the last 20 years, you have probably been schooled on the horror of consuming phytic acid-rich foods. What is phytic acid anyways? Phytic acid is essentially the storage form of phosphorus in the plant. Phytic acid is found in abundance in grains, seeds, […]
How do we get rid of stress belly fat? I think we all know by now that crackers, chips, cookies, even the so-called “healthy” variety, aren’t going to do us any favors in the belly fat department. Nor is sitting at a desk all day with little to no exercise. If you need some extra […]
Is it possible to stop a cold before it starts? Yes! Here are my DIY home remedies and supplement recommendations for preventing a cold before it takes hold. Preventive measures At the first signs of sickness Supplies: 1 pair of cotton socks1 pair of thick wool socks2 sets of sweats or pajamas Directions:1. Soak a pair of […]
Superfoods claim to have superpowers like turning back our biological clock, giving us glowing skin and overcoming and preventing cancer, not to mention energy and vitality. The only problem with this standard super food idea, is that most super foods are super foods based off of a new marketing scheme. Their superiority is narrowly focused […]
One of the problems that come with a highly inflamed body is cancer progression but building muscle suppresses cancer. That’s why if you are not building muscle, you are missing out on a high potency, anti-inflammatory support system. Why Building Muscle Suppresses Cancer Our muscles actually produce proteins that act as tumor suppressor compounds. In […]
Iron deficiency in children is often overlooked until an event (i.e. seizure, fainting with emotional exacerbation (crying), eating dirt, chronic infections) occur that force a parent to take their child to be evaluated by a doctor. And even then, many times their primary care doctor will overlook iron deficiency, all the while the child suffers. […]
Are you popping Tylenol or other acetaminophen-containing medications like candy? Many people don’t realize how strong acetaminophen is and the risk for side effects that come with it. The western world has trained us to avoid pain and even potential pain at any cost. However, acetaminophen is hard to avoid even if you wanted to, […]
A1 vs A2 milk. What’s the difference? Americans consume 655 pounds on average of dairy per year. That is a lot of dairy. So what kind of milk should we be consuming? One of the first things we need to do is to determine whether or not the dairy we are consuming is from A1 or […]
