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Ingredients: Directions: Elderberry syrup will stay fresh in refrigerator for 3-4 months *Optional: For added medicinal benefits, try adding Osha root or Echinacea to your syrup. You may need to increase the water up to a cup or more when adding additional herbs. Usage: Daily immune support during cold and
For centuries, medicinal mushrooms have been utilized across various cultures. They stand out as potent allies in supporting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From ancient traditions to modern scientific research, the therapeutic properties of medicinal mushrooms have been extensively studied; the four fungi presented below offer the great potential for
Medicinal mushrooms are a natural remedy that spans across many centuries and various cultures. There are few natural remedy substances that rival the potency and versatility of medicinal mushrooms. In this comprehensive guide to medicinal mushrooms, we’ll explore their fascinating history, key benefits, and practical tips for incorporating them into
Flu season is fast approaching, and we wanted to share our functional approach to staying healthy into this fall and winter. As practitioners who look at the whole picture of a person’s health, we believe that diet, lifestyle and supplement protocols can be utilized to create the first line of
Ditch the inflammation and switch to healthier oils! Seed oils, which are commonly used in many households, can be highly inflammatory due to their processing methods that involve high heat, solvents, and chemicals. Seed oils we recommend limiting or staying away from include: Corn, Safflower, Sunflower, Vegetable, Canola, Rapeseed, and
By Marianne Green, RD, Functional Nutritionist Eating Hygiene. Have you heard this term? Most people think of the definition in terms of the conditions and measures to ensure the safety of food from production to consumption. Here at FMI, the term eating hygiene is used in terms of “the method
The USDA Organic seal and the Non-GMO Project seal are prevalent on many food labels, but what exactly do they mean and what is the difference? We’ve outlined the differences below, so that you’ll have more clarity the next time you go grocery shopping. Let’s start with GMOs. The Non-GMO
The days are becoming darker and shorter as winter approaches, limiting the availability of sunlight and natural vitamin D. Maintaining optimal vitamin D levels through sunlight, food and supplements is key to bone health and minimizes deficiency symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, frequent sickness, and depression. Because only a handful
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, Bok choy, arugula, brussels sprouts, collards, watercress and radishes) are high in sulforaphane, a powerful, disease-fighting phytochemical that provides many positive effects on the body. It assists in the detox process by fighting free radicals (unstable atoms that cause damage in the body and
“The first 1000 days of life are instrumental for clinical destiny.” -Alessio Fasano, MD, and Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Mass General Hospital in Boston Dr. Fasano, a world-renowned pediatric gastroenterologist, pioneered the thought process behind leaky gut and resulting health conditions that develop later in life. His
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