Catherine M. Gurski, ND, LAc.

09/14/2025

Did you know that...? Recent studies link low Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy Vitamin D) levels with anorexia nervosa, impulsivity, and eating disorders. Vitamin D is converted from cholesterol in the skin by UVB radiation from the sun. This initial vitamin must be converted in the liver to 25-hydroxy vitamin D, and then by the kidney to its active form, calcitriol. Vitamin D deficiency is listed as below 20 ng/mL (50 nmol)L but many health experts, including the endocrine society, recommend 40-60 ng/mL (100-150 nmol/L) to prevent disease. If you don't get daily sun exposure or have absorption problems, you should discuss Vitamin D supplementation options with your doctor.

Zhang H, Cheng J, Zheng B, Huang X. Exploring causal link of 25-hydroxyvitamin D with eating disorder risk via bidirectional Mendelian randomization. Medicine (Baltimore). 2025 Jul 25;104(30):e43539. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000043539. PMID: 40725887; PMCID: PMC12303506.

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Meneguzzo P, Mancini C, Ormitti A, Garolla A, Bonello E, Donini LM, Todisco P. Impulsivity and eating disorders: The relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and different impulsivity facets in a transdiagnostic sample. World J Biol Psychiatry. 2022 Jun;23(5):401-409. doi: 10.1080/15622975.2021.2011404. Epub 2021 Dec 17. PMID: 34842504.

08/30/2025

01/29/2025

Leafy greens are good for your skin! Folate, also known as vitamin B9, supports cell repair and regeneration. It promotes the production of healthy skin cells, Folate also helps improve blood circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the skin for that radiant glow. Its role in DNA synthesis and repair makes it crucial for healing damaged skin and reducing signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. Sources of folate are leafy greens such as spinach, kale, collard greens, and romaine lettuce. Other sources include lentils, chickpeas, black beans and kidney beans, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and beets. In fruits, folate is found in oranges, avocados, bananas and papaya as well as in fortified grains such as pasta, cereal and bread. Folate is high in beef liver and eggs. For skin and overall health include folate in your diet. Learn more at www.microneedlingmiracle.com

01/21/2025

Don't forget to hydrate in winter! Water is essential to skin health and appearance. Hydrated skin is elastic, less flaky, and better able to maintain moisture. Water helps the body to remove toxins and wastes, which can contribute to acne and skin dullness. Adequate water improves circulation, improving the delivery of nutrients to cells, including the skin. Water also improves the skin’s barrier to protect from external irritants, while insufficient water impairs the skin’s ability to recover from injury. Maintaining adequate hydration with water will improve skin cell regeneration and contribute to that radiant skin glow.

01/13/2025

Green tea is good for you, but did you know that it is good for your skin too?

Green tea is a powerful antioxidant and reduces inflammation so it can be helpful against acne. It also protects against UV radiation and may delay signs of aging. Tannins in green tea astringent the skin to tighten pores, reduce puffiness and improve complexion. Ginger is another amazing antioxi

01/10/2025

Is Vitamin D good for skin health? Yes, It helps regulate skin cell growth and repair. Besides supporting skin complexion, Vitamin D is anti-inflammatory and benefits skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Additionally, it aids in the production of antimicrobial peptides, strengthening the skin’s barrier against infections and environmental stressors. It's essential to supplement Vitamin D in areas that do not get enough daily sunlight, such as the Pacific NW, to further support mood, skin, hormone and immune health.

10/28/2021

Halloween, All Saints Day, All Souls Day is the perfect time of year to think about what we would like to let go of and not carry over into the upcoming year. Like cleaning your closet--what are you ready to let go of?

04/15/2021

Spring is time to renew--You can do it!

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04/08/2021

Why don't they teach this in gym class..?

I'm Aja Dang and I teamed up with Renner Gracie from Gracie University to show you 5 choke hold defense techniques every woman MUST know when involved in a f...

03/28/2021

Did you know that eating certain foods may be making seasonal allergies worse:

Cross-reactivity / by Dr. Chris Meletis, ND-
When the allergy season arrives, many patients are focused on avoiding pollen from trees and grasses. Yet, they're not always aware of an important fact—if they're reacting to tree and grass pollen, they are also are likely reacting to specific foods as well. And if they're eating those foods at the same time as they're suffering from hay fever, they're only going to make their pollen-related allergies worse.

Key Takeaways:
Cross-reactivity can be seen in people who are allergic to pollen and also have allergy symptoms when exposed to certain food groups.
In adults, up to 60 percent of all food allergic reactions occur because of cross-reactions between food and pollen.
Birch pollen cross-reacts with hazelnuts, apples, celery, carrot and soy.
About 50 to 60 percent of people who are allergic to latex also have "latex-fruit syndrome," where they develop adverse reactions after consuming cross-reacting vegetables and fruits including bananas, avocados, chestnuts, kiwis, chickpeas and bell peppers.
Pollen from olive trees, ragweed and grasses also cross-reacts with a variety of food.
Non-pollen related cross-reactions include Candida's association with yeast and gluten-containing foods cross-reacting with coffee, dairy, oats and yeast.

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02/25/2021

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We must take care of our words as we must take care of what's in our hearts.

"It is said that the wind has a spirit..." "The Legend of the Wind," written by Good Buffalo Eagle, co-founder of Anasazi Foundation and published in the boo...