The following recommendations are helpful for recovering from mild anxiety and/or depression. Utilize these diet and lifestyle approaches to improve your mood naturally.  1. Eat a nourishing diet  Ensure adequate intake of calories, protein, carbs, fat, vitamins, and minerals 
  Prioritize whole foods at each meal; meats, vegetables, … [Read more...]

What is the purpose of this test?    To provide a comprehensive look at multiple markers that may indicate a wheat or gluten sensitivity or intolerance. Cyrex Array 3 is by far the most advanced test for wheat/gluten sensitivity available at this time. It screens not only for intolerance to alpha-gliadin (that is, the epitope of gliadin/gluten … [Read more...]

What is the purpose of this test?   The Cyrex Lab Array 4 test is used to screen for sensitivity to foods (such as dairy, non-gluten grains, coffee, yeast, etc.) that we commonly see reactions to in people with gluten intolerance.   What type of test is this?  A Blood test.   How do I get this test?  If you have not … [Read more...]

What is the purpose of this test?   The Cyrex Lab Array 2 test is used to screen for intestinal permeability to large molecules that can trigger and inflame the immune system. This condition is often referred to as “leaky gut.” Please note that this test only screens for intestinal permeability that is caused by autoimmunity; it does not rule … [Read more...]

Cross-Reactive Proteins    The below foods are known to cross-react with wheat:  Cow’s Milk   Alpha-Casein + Beta-Casein   Casomorphin   Milk Butyrophilin   (The above are specific proteins found in dairy products)  Whey Protein   Milk Chocolate   Yeast   Oats   Millet Rice   Corn   The below … [Read more...]

The following recommendations are helpful for the promotion of fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Utilize these diet and lifestyle approaches when you are planning to become pregnant, if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.   1. START WITH A 30-DAY PALEO RESET • Eliminate vegetable oils, gluten, grains, soy, sugar, and processed foods • … [Read more...]

Dietary Nutrients for Thyroid Health Iodine:  Sea vegetables (kelp, kelp flakes, wakame, hijike, arame, nori, etc.), dairy products, cod, iodized salt Selenium: Ocean fish, Brazil nuts, ham  Iron: Oysters, clams, liver, venison, beef Zinc: Oysters, liver, crab, lobster, beef B12: Clam, liver, oyster, mackerel, … [Read more...]

The following recommendations are helpful for improving your thyroid function. Use these diet and lifestyle approaches to keep your thyroid as healthy as possible.     1. Start with a 30-Day Paleo Reset  ● Eliminate vegetable oils, gluten, grains, sugar, and processed foods 
  ● Emphasize whole foods; meat, vegetables, fruit, nuts, … [Read more...]