Healing Roots Natural Medicine

01/31/2022

Mmmm chocolate banana bread! And it’s Paleo-friendly!

Try mz easy recipe for Paleo Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips! This healthy banana bread is sure to become a family favorite around the house!

01/28/2022

How does sleep affect your immune system? Check out this brain scientist talk about sleep and immunity!

One of the best things that you can do to boost your immune system is head to bed, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. It can even make your flu shot more effective!

01/27/2022

Diet plays a huge role in thyroid health. It's important not only to eat the right foods, but also to AVOID toxic ingredients. Today we're talking about what to avoid!
These substances can lead to oxidative damage and can leach great nutrients from the body.

❌ Processed foods like breads, pastas, cereals, frozen meals, and snack foods are generally lacking in nutrients and can even deplete the body of minerals and vitamins.

❌ Trans fats, fully hydrogenated, and partially hydrogenated oils cause inflammation in the body and interfere with communication between cells. These are commonly found in pre-made packaged foods and many restaurant foods.

❌ Vegetable oils and refined seeds oils like canola, corn, soybean, cottonseed, safflower, sunflower, and other cooking oils are chemical-filled and easily oxidized by light or heat. Many of these oils are oxidized during the manufacturing process before they’re ever bottled, and then they are packaged in clear plastic bottles for additional oxidation to occur before you buy them.

❌ Foods stored in plastic should also be minimized for your overall health, including your thyroid.

01/26/2022

Have you tapped into the power of journaling? It doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking - even just one sentence can change your outlook!

From 1986 to 2011, Oprah Winfrey hosted The Oprah Winfrey Show. It was the highest rated talk show of all-time and familiar to nearly anyone who owned a television set in North America at that time. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the “Queen of All Media” built a brand that stretched far beyond ...

01/25/2022

In the hustle of life, we can still intentionally notice nature - a bird pecking the ground, a tree blowing in the breeze, snow melting off of a bush, and a gorgeous sunset. Train your mind to see all of nature’s beauty daily.

01/24/2022

Cold winter nights call for chili! This Paleo-friendly white chicken chili is dairy and gluten-free as well!

Our hearty Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili takes just 10 minutes to prep! Great for busy weeknights & freezer meal cooking. Paleo, Whole30, Dairy-free

01/21/2022

Is stress keeping you awake? Here’s why and how to get back on track:

Stress and sleep (or lack thereof) can pose long-term problems. Learn tips from a life coach so you can de-stress and get good rest!

01/20/2022

Stress plays a major role in disease processes - including all types of thyroid diseases. But what’s actually going on with chronic stress? Let’s first look at the stress process in the body.
Stress is great when you are truly facing a life-threatening emergency - fight or flight. But when it becomes a chronic condition, the stress response can go into overdrive, increasing circulating cortisol levels, even when you are relaxing or sleeping. There is evidence to support concerns that prolonged stress activation can cause an inflammatory response and raises the risk of autoimmune thyroid disorders.

Stress can suppress the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland, and decrease conversion of T4 (less active) to T3 (more active).
Stress can suppress the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland, and decrease the conversion of T4 (less active) to T3 (more active). few responsibilities and give yourself adequate time to rejuvenate. Breathing exercises, meditation, exercise (not over-training), stretching, reading, relaxing, laughing, s*x with your partner, cuddling, and getting quality sleep are all strategies that can help.

01/19/2022

Health Technology has made some great strides in recent years - from continuous glucose monitors, to wearable fitness devices, and at-home bio-hacking devices. What’s to come? Here’s some insight into some amazing technology for 2022:

If you're looking to lose weight, lower your stress level, sleep better, or boost your immunity, we've tested plenty of smart health and fitness products and apps to help you meet your goals. Here's what we recommend.

01/18/2022

Take a moment to pause and look at something calm. This could be a tree, cloud, building, or an item on a shelf. Pay attention to the stillness.

This is how you access peace - even in the chaos.

01/17/2022

Looking for some breakfast inspiration that doesn’t include eggs? Check this skillet out:

Every once in a while I need a serious break from my usual Paleo breakfasts. I always fall back on this Whole30 egg free sausage breakfast skillet. The dried cranberry and dill flavors are so delicious together, and it's a simple 30 minute meal. It's by far the best Whole30 breakfast recipe to meal....

01/14/2022

Are you getting enough REM sleep? Here’s how to boost your sleep quality:

How to get more REM sleep and increase overall sleep quality, essential for keeping your brain and body healthy and improving performance.