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The Best Way to Maximize Quality Sleep

Not only is sleep a wonderful thing, it’s essential for our bodies and minds. Yet a restful night is not always easy to achieve. In fact, one in three American doesn’t get enough sleep. Poor sleep was one of the…

How to Boost Your Brainpower and Memory

Did you forget where you put your keys? Have you recently walked into a room and realized you have no idea why you went there in the first place? Does it seem like you can’t stay focused long enough to…

Composting: The New (Old) Way to Boost Nutrients

Those of you who are familiar with The Myers Way® may have heard me say, “You are not what you eat, you are what you digest and absorb.” This has never been more true than today when the quality of…

Bone Broth Collagen: A Delicious Way to Support Your Health

I love bone broth! In fact, it’s so good for pretty much every body part that I drink at least a cup each day — sometimes two! However, it’s so time-consuming to make bone broth from scratch that creating a…

COVID-19 and Autoimmunity: What You Need to Know

We know that people over the age of 60 and those with “compromised” immune systems have an increased risk of complications if exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. While everyone should remain vigilant to prevent the spread of…

Does Recycling Improve Your Health?

The fact that our daily activities create A LOT of trash that is very damaging to our planet and our bodies has been a concern of mine for a long time. In fact, when I was a senior in college…

The Sleep Apnea Spectrum and What You Can Do About It

It’s estimated that 18 million people — mostly men — are affected by sleep apnea. Many people associate sleep apnea with obesity, age, and poor habits including smoking and overindulgence in alcohol. All of these may be true, however, there…

Adaptogens: Stress and Relaxation Support

I can’t remember a more stressful, anxious time! We are connected to our phones and email all day, and struggle to find work-life balance. Combine that with a global pandemic, social distancing, and the typical pressures of family life, and…

The Best CBD Supplement Isn’t CBD

This is a great time for functional medicine. There’s so much research emerging on how the different systems in your body are connected, lending even more proof that the whole-body functional medicine approach to health is truly the best option. …

Why Fake Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution

Food that is great-tasting, nutrient-dense, and satisfying is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Recently, however, new alternatives to animal protein are making a big splash on the market, these include vegetarian and vegan meat substitutes, AKA fake meat. …

Beef & Greenhouse Gas: Is There Cause for Concern?

I’m a huge advocate of including pasture-raised beef, poultry, and other organic meats in your diet. They are a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals including B12 and iron. Yet there’s a big debate on whether ranching is worse for…

The Best Curcumin Supplement: Liposomal Curcumin

Do you know the difference between turmeric and curcumin? Turmeric is a root, or rhizome, native to India. It’s very similar to ginger, with a more pungent flavor. It has bright, reddish-orange flesh. Most of us here in the West…

Gluten, Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Celiac Disease

Now, more than ever, it’s important to support those with celiac disease AND anyone with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. That’s because the prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance or sensitivity has increased significantly over the last 50 years….