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10/22/2025

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12/02/2024

11/28/2024

You may remember the post about co-factors, in which we explained that many nutrients need each other to work. A foundational way to improve micronutrient status is to focus on whole foods such as fish and shellfish, meat, dairy, eggs, bone broth, root vegetables, fruit, cooked leafy greens, and pressure cooked legumes. Call 208-726-6010 to set up an appointment for nutritional meal planning tailored to you.

11/24/2024

"Co-factors" is a term that is gaining popularity, with good reason. Everyone is aware that vitamin d levels drop in the winter because we have less sun exposure, but did you know that our body actually needs other vitamins and minerals to utilize the vitamin D? In this case we also need adequate levels of magnesium, zinc, and vitamins K and A. Unsurprisingly, many people are deficient in these vitamins and minerals too.

11/19/2024

Many neurotransmitters are made up of specific amino acids, so protein is an important part of our diet. But we also need a variety of vitamins and minerals to synthesize and release neurotransmitters. Reach out if you want to learn which neurotransmitters you need support with and what targeted supplementation will have you feeling better tomorrow! 208-726-6010

11/17/2024

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that carry signals from our brain to the rest of our body. Without certain transmitters, or enough of them, we can experience decline in mobility, mental health, memory and more. Targeted food and supplementation can support the production and usage of these important chemicals.

11/14/2024

Sources of inflammation such as toxins, food sensitivities, and poor gut function become an issue when they are chronic. Over time, the immune cells working against these sources results in damage to the neural network, which stops neurotransmitters from functioning.