Written by Dr. Marlee Guy, ND Chronic stress can have major detrimental consequences to our health, wellness and beauty. In fact, skin concerns, digestive complaints, immune dysfunction, mood disturbances, poor sleep, hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and weight management issues all share chronic stress as an underlying factor. As a consequence of chronic stress, our stress […]
When your body is healthy, it releases hormones like cortisol to help liberate glucose to maintain the functions of our brain, organs and cells when blood sugar levels decline between meals, or overnight during sleep. When cortisol is depleted, however, glucose levels tend to become too low. Ultimately this causes lightheadedness, shakiness and irritability typically […]
Low Stomach Acid Could Be The Culprit An estimated 30% of North Americans have low acidity. Natural aging, a poor diet, chronic use of certain medications, and past infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacteria can impair the stomach’s ability to produce acid. Stomach acid, technically known as hydrochloric acid, is essential for proper functioning of […]
1-3 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 1/2 cup snow peas 1 green onion, sliced Sea salt and pepper to taste 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoons turmeric 2 tablespoons chopped cashews 1/2 peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil […]