The literal definition of perimenopause means “around menopause.” It is also referred to as the menopausal transition where hormone fluctuations begin to cause irregular menstrual cycles. The start of perimenopause varies for each woman, ranging from the early 30s to…

There was a time when I considered almost debilitating pain, constipation, and overwhelming fatigue around my period to be normal. I was told this was normal by many doctors starting at around the age of 17. The only treatment I received was a prescription for birth control and the option…

This 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…

Whether you are a teenager with acne or an adult with rosacea, we may be inclined to look for a topical solution for our skin ailments, but what about looking inside? Instead of figuring out which cream to put on your skin, I recommend focusing on what you put in…

This twist on a curry chicken salad includes ingredients that support the immune system including turmeric, a potent anti-inflammatory spice. This recipe also includes foods high in flavonoid compounds luteolin (celery, lettuce, apple), quercetin (onions, shallots, cilantro) and rutin (red grapes, apple peel) which have been found to counter inflammation…

As we transition from the cold winter months, many of us look forward to new growth that happens all around us during springtime. Vibrant flowers and budding trees can be incredibly beautiful, but for about 26% of adults (67 million) and 19% of children (14 million), their beauty is dampened…