Lilly of the Valley GUT health

12/28/2025

12/28/2025

12/25/2025

Yes yes yes about methyl folate!

11/01/2025

Community and relationships as well as celebrating life events such as a marriage is one of the most important pillars of health! Food is medicine for sure, but being a part of a loving community is “health” for the soul! This is my family! 💕

11/01/2025

New Office Space for Lilly of The Valley Gut Health coming in Jan ‘26! Adler Place Bethlehem Commons! Excited!

08/27/2025

Farmed or wild salmon, which is healthier? 🐟

🐠There are many studies that compare wild-caught to farmed fish and in all actuality, farm- raised fish have higher levels of omega-3s!! Go figure?!

🐠BUT, farm-raised salmon are know to contain higher levels of saturated and polyunsaturated fats, but not by much.

🤓My take, don’t stress too much about your salmon selection, as affordability and availability guides many peoples’ choices.

📖What is important to remember is eat 2 fatty fishes a week, which include sardines, herring, bluefish, and mackerel.

Plant 🍃omega 3 foods include: chia, flax, walnut and avocado.

🎤Daily dose 2000 mg a day = antioxidant dose. So supplement with fish EPA/DHA (Nordic Naturals) or algae DHA/ flax seed cold pressed oil.
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08/07/2025

Truth: the vibration of the soul and of nature are very similar. Technology, although it has its pluses, serves to distract from true joy!
>Kids get outside and play!
>Parents take phones away on weekends.
> Limit phones in schools, esp elementary!

07/28/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e4QbYctPmY&t=487s

This episode on functional medicine and nutrition features Dr. Deanna Minich sharing science-based strategies for eating the rainbow, supporting brain health...

06/24/2025

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Your body never lies.

Your skin, your posture, your muscle tone, even the coating on your tongue…these are diagnostic tools.

They’re reflections of your internal biology.

Skin mirrors the liver because your liver is your primary detox organ. When it’s overwhelmed (by sugar, alcohol, processed foods, or environmental toxins) you might see breakouts, dullness, rashes, or premature aging. Beauty creams won’t fix what a clean diet can.

Posture reflects fascia, the connective tissue influenced by inflammation, hydration, and movement. A slouched posture often indicates stress, sedentary habits, or chronic pain.

Fat distribution is hormonal. Belly fat: Think insulin and cortisol. Thigh and hip fat: Think estrogen. Every bite of food either balances your hormones or throws them into chaos.

Jaw structure and airway health are shaped by nutrition from infancy. A diet low in nutrients and high in soft processed foods can narrow the airway, weaken the jaw, and affect sleep, oxygenation, and even facial development.

Fluid retention signals lymphatic congestion. Your lymph system depends on hydration, movement, and anti-inflammatory foods. Puffy eyes and bloating are red flags.

The tongue mirrors the gut. A coated tongue may indicate dysbiosis, an imbalance in your microbiome. Your gut health shows up in your breath, your digestion, your cravings, and your skin.

Muscle tone is a proxy for mitochondrial health and longevity. Sarcopenia (muscle loss) is one of the earliest signs of biological aging. The more muscle you maintain, the younger your cells behave.

Every cell in your body is built from the food you eat.
Your blood, your skin, your brain, your hormones, it’s all constructed from nutrients you either give your body... or don’t.

Appearance matters: not as a measure of beauty, but as a reflection of biology. Your body is always speaking.

Start listening.

06/23/2025

I am just a few days back from a spiritual Boot Camp at Muskoka Lake Ontario. What a profound experience!
Indeed, the healer is on a healing journey as to those she sets out to heal. I used to hide the cracks of my flesh - which actually acted to separate and distance myself from my soul as well as others. Now, I embrace these so- called flaws or better yet blessings! Each line, grey hair and heart trauma allows the LIGHT of the soul to shine through - which acts as an unspoken word to reach others without egoic motivation.
The obstacle is the path, and often means embracing the pain! I may not be completely done - and honestly believe that that moment of completion is individualized and possibly left for ones last moments! But what i am sure of is this, i am on the right path - the journey of the soul!

06/06/2025

Quick stop at home for lunch break to whip up a gut healthy meal: organic chicken sausage with mushrooms, organic broccoli and purple potatoes. All sautéed together in virgin olive oil & seasoned to taste!

06/02/2025

Just home from the AIC functional medicine conference! Got to meet up with old colleague friends and met some new colleagues! Pick up a few new cutting edge protocols - cant wait to incorporate into patient plans.