Have you considered the possibility of supplement overdose in your nutrition clients? Nutritional supplements are fantastic tools. Fantastic, but complicated. Sort of like an encapsulated multi-tool. We have good evidence of the usefulness of some supplements. Others...

What causes too much iron in your blood? Most of my clients are dealing with complex, chronic illnesses and are trying every possible option to feel better. Sometimes they eat highly specialized, stringent diets to see if their symptoms improve. Over the past two...

Hypermobility and Nutritional Therapy Hypermobility nutrition is a focus of my private practice, and many of my clients with complex health issues experience some degree of hypermobility. This post doesn’t in any way presume to be exhaustive. Rather, it provides a...

Cadmium is an extremely toxic metal that can increase the risk of diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, and osteoporosis. It has a long half-life in the body, ranging from 10 to 30 years, depending on the type of tissue. Environmental exposure factors Tobacco smoking is a...

Period Repair Manual is true to its title. If you are having issues with your “monthly report card,” as Dr. Lara Briden refers to periods, and are willing to do the work to understand the root cause of your trouble, this is absolutely the right book for you. The...

This is a book I recommend to ALL expecting parents I know (even before anything on nutrition), although I can honestly say it’s essential reading for any human! “The continuum” can be described as the way we humans have lived for millions of years that organically...

From 1996 to approximately 2014, the use of GMO crops in the United States, such as corn, soybeans, and cotton increased heavily, leveling off at over 75% of planted acres from 2015-2020 [1, 2]. Genetically modified soybeans make up 94% of all soybeans planted, while...

Did you know that when fertilization occurs in mammals, sparks literally fly? In 2016, scientists were able to capture on camera the burst of light that occurs when the sperm and egg join. This is pretty amazing in and of itself, but just as amazing is the discovery,...

Reviewed by Stephanie Olsen, FNTP Rebecca Fett’s book It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF (Second Edition) is a good resource on female fertility in general and...