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Functional Medicine Approaches to Stress Modulation and Immune Enhancement

It doesn't have to be complicated. Making small lifestyle changes can have positive impacts on stress-related immune dysfunction.*

Seed Oils and Inflammation

Question: Dr. Meletis, we have been hearing more and more that seed oils fuel inflammation. Can you explain why this is true?

Pesticides and Non-GMO Foods

Question: What is the relationship between pesticides and non-GMO foods? Can food be non-GMO and still contain pesticides? 

Food Dyes and ADHD

Question: Dr. Meletis, I have been researching the potential risk of food dyes as a "contributing factor" for ADHD. Can you offer your insights?

Boosting Immunity Naturally: How Herbs Support Your Body’s Frontline Defense*

Together, these herbs do more — they support the delicate interplay between your gut, brain, and immune system. Think of them as nature’s way of helping your body stay balanced, resilient, and ready for whatever comes your way.*

Simple Spring Wellness Reset

It’s officially spring. Mother Nature is giving us cues that it is time to emerge from our wintering form. Here are a few ways to get our bodies in sync with nature and feel our best.

Why We Use Pullulan Capsules
Pullulan: Hard to pronounce, easy to love. Pullulan is a natural polysaccharide, which is a complex carbohydrate often found in plant cell walls where it provides structure, or in grains or tubers where it provides energy storage. Polysaccharides are foundational...
Postpartum is a Time of Recovery, Rest and Rejoicing
Dr. Chris Meletis, N.D., discusses postpartum, sharing suggestions of recovery, rest and rejoicing.*
Winter Wisdom
For those who cherish the winter season, the colder and darker days present a perfect opportunity to slow down and engage more deeply with our thoughts. Learn about ways to stay balanced during winter months.
EMFs and the Human Biofield
By adopting these practices and incorporating balancing elements and herbs into our daily lives, we can help promote a healthier interaction between EMFs and our biofield, potentially reducing any negative effects.
Aging Well at the Cellular Level
Using the lifestyle pillars of health along with herbs, learn functional advice on how to naturally support your body through the aging process.
Staying Healthy as a Male in 2023 and Beyond
As we focus on men’s health this month, our blog contributor, Dr. Chris Meletis, N.D., discusses IMS (Irritable Male Syndrome), sharing suggestions to help address its symptoms.*
The Yin and Yang of Mushrooms and Herbs
Mushrooms are ever-increasing in popularity, for both their sustainable nature and for their wide-range of health/nutritional benefits. They are a gentle compliment to herbs, and can help provide immune balance, stamina and support for brain health.*
Follow the Circadian Rhythm Leader – A Mother Like No Other
Healthy circadian rhythm is essential for maintaining the health and natural balance of the body.
It’s a Fine Line Between Anxiety and Excitement
Anxiety is probably the biggest social epidemic of our time and the statistics on this alone are enough to cause a spike in our stress hormones!
Eyes Love Lutein… and Greens!
Aging, modern lifestyle choices and seasonal changes can all create issues for our vision. Give your overworked and underpaid eyes some extra love (naturally) with our Eyes Love Lutein™ formula*. Plus, learn about other holistic eye health practices from our in-house herbalist, Joanne Roberts.
Lemon Balm. Tea, Extract or Herbal Capsule?
In-house Ayurvedic Health Coach and Herbalist, Joanne Roberts, highlights the medicinal qualities and applications of herbal superstar, Lemon Balm. She also discusses the many benefits between various delivery methods like capsules, extracts and teas.
Self-Care, Stress Resilience and Hormesis
Stress resilience is a result of a balanced system and repeated low dose stress from exercise, cold showers, fasting, and also from diet and herbs. The process is known as hormesis. A recent paper discussed the Mediterranean diet and attributes the process of hormesis from certain food compounds to the success of this diet. In recognition of Father’s Day this month, we are extending an invitation to develop a regular self-care practice of ingesting some herbal hormetins for year-round resilience.
Nourishing the Heart
Q: Is it true that food alone is sufficient to nourish the body? For instance, for heart health?

A: I share with my patients this simple illustration: A health-promoting diet is like the tiles on a kitchen counter.
Nourish to Flourish in 2021
We have learned and survived much this last year. 2020 was riddled with a reawakening of health and wellness truths that we need to fortify our minds and bodies. Learn some simple, non-stressful ways to better fortify bodies from the rages of modern living and uncertain times.
Building Immunity from Within: Part 2 of 2
Learn how to take care of your immune system through improved gut health.