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8 Powerful Foods for Fighting Colds and Flu

January 18, 2019 lindsaychristensen
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Cold and flu season is officially here! In this blog, I discuss eight of my favorite foods for fighting colds and flu. Each of these foods is affordable, widely available, and taps into your body's innate healing abilities so you can kick colds and the flu to the curb and get back to feeling your best!

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In Immune System, Infection, Natural Antiviral, Nutrition, Probiotics Tags natural cold remedy, natural flu remedy, respiratory infection, honey, garlic, colostrum, olive leaf, olive oil, fermented foods, immunity
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Are Mycotoxins Hurting Your Gut Health?

June 20, 2018 lindsaychristensen
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Mycotoxins, toxic metabolites produced by mold, have adverse effects on numerous body systems, including the gastrointestinal tract. This is a topic that I have personally explored in great depth, due to my own experience with toxic mold exposure. Read on to learn how mycotoxins impact the GI tract and gut microbiota, and how you can restore your gut health post-toxic mold exposure.   

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In Digestive Health, Environmental Illness, Gut Health, Immune System, Leaky Gut, Mold Illness, Nutrition, Nutrigenomics Tags mold illness, environmental illness, mycotoxins, stachybotrys, toxins, detoxification, gut health, gut microbiota, probiotics, binders
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The Role of Nutrition in Lyme Disease Recovery Part 2: Boost Your Immune System

May 29, 2018 lindsaychristensen
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In Part 1 of this series, I covered the critical role that nutrition plays in quelling Lyme disease-associated inflammation. In this post, I am going to cover the importance of nutrition for optimal immune function, an essential factor for anyone recovering from Lyme disease.

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In Immune System, Infection, Lyme Disease, Nutrition Tags Lyme disease, nutrition, immunity, immune system
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The Top Ten Health Benefits of Fasting

March 27, 2018 lindsaychristensen
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Humans evolved in environments in which food availability was limited and fasting was often required. A growing body of evidence indicates that the need for intermittent dietary energy restriction, aka fasting, is built into our genetic makeup, and that it has many beneficial effects on our health. Read on to learn about the top ten health benefits of intermittent fasting and how you can incorporate this ancestral practice into your life to promote optimal health. 

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In Ancestral Health, Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Digestive Health, Immune System, Gut Health, Leaky Gut, Metabolic Health, Nutrition Tags fasting, intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, immunity, inflammation, gut health, autoimmune disease, chronic disease
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Hydroxytyrosol: A Superior Antioxidant for Combatting Oxidative Stress

February 24, 2018 lindsaychristensen
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Hydroxytyrosol, an antioxidant found in the olive plant, has demonstrated an exceptional capacity for neutralizing free radicals and can be a powerful tool in the fight against oxidative stress and chronic disease. Read on to learn about the powerful health benefits of hydroxytyrosol and how you can incorporate it into your healthy lifestyle. 

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In Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Immune System, Metabolic Health, Nutrition, Blood Sugar, Brain Health Tags olive leaf, olive, antioxidants, hydroxytyrosol, oxidative stress, nutrition, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, brain health, blood sugar
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Welcome! My name is Lindsay and I'm a clinical nutritionist and health writer. My experience recovering from a chronic illness in my early twenties led me to discover the incredible healing power of nutrition and ancestral health practices. I am passionate about using these strategies to help children and adults alike recover their health so they can live life to the fullest! My areas of focus include mental illness (depression, anxiety, etc) and brain health, neurobehavioral disorders, and digestive disorders. In my free time, you can find me rock climbing, trail running, hiking, and skiing in my home state of Colorado! I hope the resources and articles here help you take steps toward creating your most vibrant and healthy self!

Welcome! My name is Lindsay and I'm a clinical nutritionist and health writer. My experience recovering from a chronic illness in my early twenties led me to discover the incredible healing power of nutrition and ancestral health practices. I am passionate about using these strategies to help children and adults alike recover their health so they can live life to the fullest! My areas of focus include mental illness (depression, anxiety, etc) and brain health, neurobehavioral disorders, and digestive disorders. In my free time, you can find me rock climbing, trail running, hiking, and skiing in my home state of Colorado! I hope the resources and articles here help you take steps toward creating your most vibrant and healthy self!

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