Maybe you’ve heard of sacha inchi, the“Incan Peanut” - it’s rich in iron, super high in protein, loaded with omega 3, 6, 9… but that’s not the story I want to tell today (
head over here to read more about the nutritional benefits of sacha inchi). Today I want to tell you the journey behind our…
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is one of the oldest and most versatile crops. Human uses of hemp go back at least 6,000 years during which time it has been used for food, fiber, paper, rope, and oil. Hemp has a long tradition even in US history, in fact: Presidents Washington and Jefferson both grew hemp…
Contained in the same family as cucumbers, cantaloupes, and squashes, pumpkins belong to the Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkins, and their seeds, are native to the North, South, and Central America. Pumpkin seeds—also known as pepitas—are flat, dark green seeds. Pumpkin seeds have a chewy texture a…
Sacha Inchi is a super seed indigenous to the Amazon rainforest highlands. It has been consumed for over 3,000 years in Peru and through the Pre-Inca and Inca Empire for its great taste and unmatched nutrition. Meet this protein dense super-star that is the newest member to our line up in our P…
There is a unique relationship between Protein and Vitamin A. Animal studies from Furusho et al (1) have shown that vitamin A reserves held within the liver are diminished when a high protein diet is eaten. Vitamin A is seen to increase in the rest of the body during this time. One theory as to…
April 22, 2020 is Earth Day. This Earth Day is extra special since it is the 50
th Earth Day. If you need to catch up on what Earth Day is and why we celebrate it, checkout the Earth Day site.
Of course, this Earth Day feels very different as we deal with the coronavirus pandemic and practi…
Dr Erica LePore, ND put on a fantastic webinar on 4/21/20 at 11am EST -
Guarding the Gates: How to Boost Defenses from Common Viruses and Bacterial Infections.
Topics Included:
The Time is Now: Optimizing Diet and Lifestyle While Staying Home The Outside In: Defending the Gates, from Mo…
For most of us, we are in uncharted territory. Fear, stress and anxiety are spreading quicker than COVID-19.
Let's remember what the World Health Organization reports, "Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others."
I wanted to take…
Fire cider is a traditional immune-supporting remedy with deep roots in folk medicine to help aid the upper respiratory system.At its most basic description, it’s a spicy and powerful vinegar infusion, loaded with immune-supporting, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and circulatory herb…
We’re all seeing this question and concern making the rounds. There has been a suggestion circulating that we take a look at the widespread use of Elderberry for use in anti-viral formulas as a panacea. I've decided to break down some leading clinical herbalists' thoughts and perspectives on the…
