Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and the latest
research to empower your health journey.
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A Pediatric Autism Story: How Digging Deep Transformed Our Treatment
When Caden was born, he faced challenges starting in the hospital. His mother had a fever, so he needed antibiotics and spent a few days in the NICU. He struggled with sleep early on and was later diagnosed as mild obstructive sleep apnea. By 15 months of age, he faced more stress at home with…
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Mocktails: Summer Edition
Mocktail recipes are a fantastic option for those looking to cut down or eliminate alcohol from their diet while still enjoying a delicious, refreshing treat. With the right ingredients, and when had alongside a balanced meal with fat and protein, you can create flavorful and satisfying mocktails that won’t spike your blood sugar. These beverages…
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Top 5 Tips to Support Immunity Through Fall and Winter
It’s that time of year again. Colds and viruses are circulating and COVID is still ever present. You have probably heard it in the coughing and sniffles of many of those around you. I was recently stuck in Chicago’s O’Hare airport on a long layover and it seemed like everyone was sneezing and coughing. Needless…
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Detox Pesto
in NutritionThis pesto can be used the same as any other pesto! Top your favorite vegetables, wild-caught seafood, or gluten-free pasta with this delicious detox-supporting pesto. Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic 15 Brazil nuts (high in selenium) ¼ cup pine nuts (high in vitamin E, manganese, zinc, magnesium, and selenium) 1/3 cup raw/sprouted sunflower seeds (high in…
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Water Filtration
in WellnessClean water is at the foundation of good health. All over the world, assess to clean water has become increasingly difficult due to changes to the climate and pollution contaminating ground water. As we work to find ways to protect and preserve our water sources, it’s important to make sure the water you and your…
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Nitric Oxide: The Miracle Molecule!
Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas found in nature and made in the body. In the 1980’s it was discovered to be an important signaling molecule in the body with many important functions in the cardiovascular system. Hence why Dr. Louis Ignarro, one of the scientists awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery, has named…
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Four Nutrition Services at The UltraWellness Center
in NutritionNutrigenomics is an exciting and rapidly growing field of study that looks at the relationship between the food we eat and our genetics in the prevention and reversal of disease. Dietary advice has been developed based on large groups of people studied over time, not on genetics or personalization. There will always be conflicting diets…
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Nutrigenomics: Supporting Your Immune System and Beyond
“The science shows that food is information, and it gives instructions. It can upgrade or downgrade your biological software with every bite.” This is a quote from Dr. Mark Hyman, and he is referring to the science of nutrigenomics. Nutrigenomics is an exciting and rapidly growing field of study that looks at the relationship between…
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Cannabis Sativa: Old Medicine with New Popularity
in WellnessI love when medicine comes full circle and natural therapies that were used hundreds of years ago, or even thousands, become popular again. There is a wisdom in nature that stands the test of time. Cannabis sativa is a good example of this. There is now a large body of research that shows cannabis and…
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Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Thanksgiving is almost here, can you believe it? With it comes the coziness of fall, delicious seasonal foods, and the opportunity to enjoy more time with friends and family. It’s also the perfect time to focus on gratitude, to realize how many good things and people we have in our lives and express our appreciation…