Posts by Lynn-Kettell Slifer
Chicken Soup Recipe for autoimmune support
I thought I’d share another one of my favorite recipes from Izabella Wentz’s Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology book. This soup supports a healthy autoimmune system and includes savory chunks of carrot, celery, and onion plus shredded chicken, a timeless classic. If you’re wanting noodles I recommend tossing some zuchinni noodles in the soup for extra fiber…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health conditions affect as many as 1 in 5 adults in an average year, and sadly, 25% or more of our veterans. And please don’t forget about children- according to the CDC, almost 20% of children aged 3-17 suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. In the current year, with political uncertainty, divisiveness, and Covid-19,…
Read MoreGreen Juice Detoxifying Smoothie Recipe
Looking for a good way to get some nutrition in your body without stressing your digestive system? Look no further – I’ve laid out the Green Juice detoxifying smoothie recipe from Izabella Wentz’s Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology in hopes you’ll like it as much as I do. This smoothie is a staple in my diet and…
Read MoreToday is National Coffee Day! Enjoy this Pumpkin Maca Latte recipe
With September 29th being National Coffee Day, I thought I would share one of my favorite latte recipes with a seasonal twist! This delicious recipe comes from Izabella Wentz’s amazing “Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology” book. This recipe promotes health and wellness through offering a caffeine-free, hormone and blood sugar balancing base consisting of coconut milk, maca…
Read MoreWhy Can’t I Sleep?
According to the Sleep Foundation, insomnia affects as much as 50% of the population. If you suffer from this potentially debilitating condition, you are not alone! Getting a good night’s sleep offers a multitude of benefits, including improved immune function, better memory/concentration, better overall health, and improved ability to manage stress. If sleep is so…
Read MoreIs Inflammation the Root of All Evil?
Maybe not, but there sure is compelling evidence that points to inflammation as the cause of a multitude of health conditions and diseases. We live in a society where high levels of stress are common, insomnia affects more than one in three of us, and the standard diet for most of us consists of a drive-thru…
Read MoreThe Functional Medicine Approach to Health
There are many reasons why Functional Medicine is referred to as “a science whose time has come”. We live in a toxic, high stress, poor sleep and bad food choices world that is actually making us sick! Most of us just struggle along – feeling worse and piling up chronic health problems as the years…
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