by Heather Nielsen | Detox
We’ve talked a lot about organic foods and the importance of minimizing our exposure to pesticides. Doing so will reduce our overall exposure to toxins and help decrease the toxic burden we all carry. This is fairly straightforward, but there is much more to this...
by Heather Nielsen | Detox
Our genes tell us a lot about who we are and of who we can become. After all, a person’s genetics explain basically everything about them: their hair color, their cleft chin, their propensity towards car sickness, and even why they sneeze in sunlight. Some genes are...
by Heather Nielsen | Detox
This wildfire season has dumped dangerous levels of hazardous air pollutants throughout Oregon and the West coast. We are facing a new challenge as our local Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached emergency levels and even come with health warnings. Many of us are...
by superadmin | Detox, Immune
Since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have discussed several ways to protect and strengthen our immune system. From washing our hands and getting enough sleep, to eating antioxidant-rich foods and taking certain supplements. In functional medicine, we recognize...
