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Fiber

Fiber is the indigestible aspect of foods that has numerous health benefits. Fiber can be divided into various categories of soluble versus insoluble, fermentable versus nonfermentable, viscous versus nonviscous so on and so forth. This article will focus on total fiber as it is the most important piece to ensure balance and the most wide […]

Paleo Banana Muffins

This is an amalgamation of recipes to make it paleo friendly and free of eggs, dairy and gluten.  I used mini muffin tins and really enjoyed them as a light snack. I made my own almond flour which was less tedious then expected although it did involve both a food processor and a coffee grinder. […]

Blueberries, More Then Just Tasting Good

Blueberries are not only great tasting; they are a fiber rich, low calorie berry oozing with health benefits. They are full of anti-oxidants, specifically anthocyanins, which go around the body repairing cellular damage. This is important to balance the negative effects of stress, environmental toxins, poor dietary choices and lack of exercise. One cup of […]

IV Nutritional Therapy (and B vitamin Shots)

Intravenous nutritional therapy (IV therapy) is the supplementation of nutrients and minerals in the form of a shot, either intramuscularly or IV. The benefit of this modality is the high level of absorption achieved. Nutrients normally consumed orally must be broken down in the stomach, absorbed in the gut, metabolized in the liver, and then […]

Calcium – Where Should You Get It?

Calcium is an important mineral for bone health and often marketed as a great reason to consume dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt etc.). Unfortunately, research over the years has not come to the same conclusion. The low absorption rate of calcium from milk, approximately 30%, combined with the high saturated fat content, decreases milk’s nutritional […]

A Healthy Start To The New Year

Happy New Years! Flow is offering a detoxification program for the new year that does not involve going hungry or swallowing a bunch of pills. You get 4 weeks of menu plans and recipes, a liver cleansing protein powder, a supporting tea or tincture and weekly check-ins for support and guidance. This program is individualized […]

Thanksgiving Dinner Part II

Here are the rest of the recipes you can use for your gluten and dairy free Thanksgiving. Adjust the amounts as necessary and enjoy! Gingered Greens (serves 4-6 people) Adapted from Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home Marinade ½ cup wheat-free tamari sauce ½ cup dry sherry (you can substitute with red wine vinegar, apple or […]

A Gluten Free Thanksgiving Menu

Here are some gluten, nightshade, and dairy free recipes to help with the Thanksgiving menu planning. Adjust the recipes as you see fit for your taste buds. These have been tried and tested in my household for years now. I will be posting them in sections. Don’t forget to check out the numerous gluten-free blogs […]

Green Sprout’s Organic Baby & Family Festival

On Sunday September 26, 2010 at Peninsular Park (NE Portland) I will be at the Green Sprout’s festival offering free hormone assessments, blood pressure and glucose checks. As well, anyone who schedules a Maya abdominal massage at the fair will receive a substantial discount on their visit. The fair is a great outing to discover […]

Smoothies

Smoothies are frequently used in naturopathic medicine as an easy and tasty way to get fruits and vegetables into your diet. They are an exceptionally good meal option for anyone who is sick, recovering from an illness or going through various forms of cancer treatment. The only warning is that you must balance your sugars […]