Day Six Integrative Wellness

03/12/2025

Pesticides have gained notoriety in recent years for their effects on the disruption of hormone production. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), is a non-profit organization that has studied the effects of pesticides used on our food supply. Unfortunately, being in a rural area, we are limited on the organic produce offered. Increased costs for organic options, also present challenges. The EWG has compiled lists of produce with both the highest pesticide content, and the lowest, referred to as the “Dirty Dozen,” and “Clean 15.” This is a reputable website with a lot of information. I encourage anyone interested in healthier eating, to browse the site. Spoiler alert- strawberries are the #1 pesticide laden fruit, while you can get by with non-organic avocados. Non-organic strawberries are not allowed in my home. You truly are what you eat, and the FDA and DOA doesn’t care about pesticide exposure. Let me know what you think! And remember, small changes make big impacts! Be well…❤️

Check out EWG's Dirty Dozen list to help decide when you should splurge for organic produce – part of our annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

02/23/2025

08/31/2024

Immune Hack #1

I’m a BIG believer in vitamin D3 supplementation for immune support- especially the role it plays in fighting respiratory viruses. Since about 2017 (before ‘Rona made D famous), I’ve reviewed well over a thousand (maybe more) vitamin d levels of people. It was very rare to find someone with optimal levels that hadn’t used supplementation. The acceptable lab range in traditional medicine is anywhere from 30-100. What in the world????

That’s a huge margin. FM research shows optimal levels should be 60-80, to receive the benefits that D can provide. Here is great article on all that D3 does. Ask your provider to check your levels, and recommend a dose that’s right for you.

D3 is fat soluable, so be sure to take it with a high fat (good fat) meal for best absorption. How well you absorb the D, may determine the dose you’ll need.

Be sure to take it with K2 as well. Long story short, the K helps keep calcium from building up in the wrong places, as they all work together!

https://www.verywellhealth.com/vitamin-d3-5082500?

Vitamin D3 supports healthy bones and glowing skin, boosts immunity, and promotes heart health. Learn more about the benefits of vitamin D3 and how much you should take.

08/31/2024

Our bodies usually let us know when something is off long before our blood work shows it. Things like fatigue, joint pain, low libido, etc., are the body’s way of alerting us to a deficiency, increased toxic burden and inflammation, or unhealthy lifestyle habits. Genetics is only a small piece of the puzzle. What can you do to better support a healthier you? Even small changes can make a big impact. You can’t medicate your way into good health without making necessary lifestyle changes…