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Depression/Anxiety
Natural Remedies for Depression
Are you interested in learning about natural remedies for depression? True Story: I was eight years old the first time...
ADHD
Counterfeit Supplements, Amazon and Your Health
Counterfeit supplements, Amazon and your health. Buying supplements on Amazon is fast and easy. Who doesn’t want sam...
ADHD
11 Signs Your Anxiety and Anger Are From Pyrrole Disorder
Anxiety, anger, and stress are a normal part of the human experience. But if you find yourself unable to tolerate even...
Copper Overload
Breast Cancer, Methylation and Copper Toxicity
Breast cancer, methylation, and copper toxicity share common links: Estrogen dominance/sensitivity, and a genetic inab...
ADHD
Suicide Awareness: What’s killing our daughters?
Do you have a daughter? A granddaughter? Are you a woman? Has suicide impacted your life in any way?
What’s killing...
ADHD
Zinc Deficiency, Infertility and Your Child’s Mood and Behavior
Zinc deficiency can be passed on from parent to child, and it plays a critical role in fertility and gene programming ...
ADHD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Facts
If you or a loved one suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), you know that anxiety and often depression acco...
ADHD
Depression, Anxiety and Copper Toxicity
Depression. Anxiety. Copper Toxicity. Conditions we don’t like to talk about. Conditions that are attached to a lot ...
ADHD
Resurrection is Possible
Remember when you thought there was no hope, and then eventually it just got better, over time? Your vision was lost, ...
Autism
Autism is Y(O)UR Problem
Autism. It’s a word many people fear and one that has generated more headlines and controversy than cancer. And argu...
ADHD
ADHD & Kids: Underlying Causes You Don’t Know About
This month, the luck of the Irish is upon us, and sadly, most children’s diets are anything but lucky.
I’m sure y...
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Citrus Cantaloupe Popsicles
We’re in full-on heatstroke mode here in California’s Central Valley, which means it’s time for popsicles! But n...
Copper Overload
Postpartum Depression and Copper Toxicity
Every week I tell my patients "you’re not crazy, it’s not your fault, it’s copper toxicity that’s to blame." B...
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Chicken, Apple and Strawberry Salad
My chicken, apple and strawberry salad is refreshing and light and makes a wonderful springtime lunch.
An extremely ve...
ADHD
Eating Disorders Underlying Causes: Nutrient Deficiencies, Environment and Epigenetics
The topic of eating disorders is near and dear to my heart, not only because of my own past struggle but also because ...
ADHD
Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash with Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I know my maple cinnamon butternut squash with bacon roasted brussels sprouts will be a wonderful addition to your Tha...
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Paleo Turkey and Bok Choy Soup
My paleo turkey and bok choy soup is full of flavor and nutrients. Plus it’s super easy to assemble and very nourish...
Copper Overload
Schizophrenia: Nutrient Therapy to Balance Brain Chemistry
Natural healing for schizophrenia is possible when the patient’s biochemistry reveals underlying conditions producin...
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Raspberry Lemon Popsicles with Healing Manuka Honey
My raspberry lemon popsicles couldn’t be simpler to make or more beautiful to eat, plus they’re made with healing ...
Depression/Anxiety
Alcoholism and Pyrrole Disorder: The Missing Link
According to the Mayo Clinic, alcoholism or alcohol dependency is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drin...
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Paleo Beef and String Bean Stir-Fry
We’re entering the peak season for fresh green beans and I couldn’t be more excited! Perfect for all biotypes, my ...
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Chicken Pea Soup, Grain and Dairy-free
Spring is officially here! I love this time of year. The air is still crisp in the morning and the flowers are startin...
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Plantain Spice Bread, Grain, Egg, and Nut-free
My plantain spice bread is a delicious treat that is appropriate for all biotypes. I love working with plantains, alte...
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Turkey Zucchini Bake, Grain and Dairy-free
I don't know about you but these stormy winter nights leave me craving hearty comfort food, making my turkey zucchini ...
ADHD
Glutamine: Is this powerful nutrient safe for you?
2017 has officially started and I'm sure many of you have made your health a priority this year. A very powerful nutri...
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Cassava Flour Gingersnaps - Paleo, Grain, Nut and Dairy-free
My Cassava Flour Gingersnaps are sure to please! And with the holidays upon us, it's the perfect time to indulge in my...
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Paleo Cassava Flour Pumpkin Bars
My Paleo Cassava Flour Pumpkin Bars are delicious! When I was a little girl my grandmother always made her famous pump...
ADHD
Copper IUDs: What your doctor doesn't know may be harming you
Copper IUDs have soared in popularity as a hormone-free birth control choice for women. What your doctor doesn't know ...
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Chicken and Acorn Squash Stew
My Chicken and Acorn Squash Stew contains one of my most beloved and versatile vegetables: the luscious winter acorn s...
ADHD
Omega 3 Use in Pyrrole Disorder Increases Inflammation
Omega 3 Use in Pyrrole Disorder Increases Inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids are not for everyone and actually increase...
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Grain-Free Cajun Celeriac Quiche
My Grain-Free Cajun Celeriac Quiche contains the “holy trinity” of Cajun cooking: onions and peppers but. But this...
ADHD
The 4 Underlying Causes of ADD and ADHD in Children
In 2012, the CDC published its Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children: National Health Interview Survey. In it, t...
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Ginger Lemongrass Beef
Ginger Lemongrass Beef is this month's recipe and is a delicious addition to your low-copper diet. It's loaded with br...
ADHD
Ashwagandha: Herbal Remedy with Dangerous Repercussions
This week Dr. Mensah and I discuss Ashwagandha and the hidden dangers in his adaptogenic herb that you need to be awar...
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Banana Cinnamon Ice Cream
My Banana Cinnamon Ice Cream is perfect for these hot days! It's been over 100 degrees here in central California. You...
ADHD
MTHFR Methylfolate vs. Folic Acid Facts and Myths
In today's post, Dr. Albert Mensah and I address the facts and myths surrounding MTHFR methylfolate, folic acid, and f...
ADHD
Dangers of Folic Acid Supplements while Pregnant
Folic acid supplementation is not one size fits all for pregnant women. In addition, women should not presume that whi...
ADHD
The Role of Oxidative Stress in Mental Health Disorders
A recent study from an international team of researchers in Granada (UGR) shows that depression is more than a mental ...
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Carrot Dill Soup
My Carrot Dill Soup is perfect for Spring and contains one of my favorite vegetables: the highly versatile carrot.
Br...
ADHD
Cause of autism. Autism and GMO's: The Missing Link
The underlying causes of autism. Autism and GMO's: The Missing Link.
"I don't understand what I'm doing wrong" the mo...
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder: Underlying Causes and Dietary Tips
March 30th is World Bipolar Disorder Day.
Bipolar disorder affects nearly 6 million Americans. Unfortunately, the unde...
ADHD
Heavy Metal Poisoning: Why Chelation is Dangerous
Heavy metal poisoning depression is the least common biotype for depression, notwithstanding copper.
Research and emp...
Life Solution
The Power of Connection and Social Support
The Power of Connection and Social Support. Wonder why you're not having the health breakthrough you should be? If you...
ADHD
Yeast Overgrowth and Yeast Toxicity Tips
Yeast Overgrowth and Yeast Toxicity Tips. There was a time in my life when I really struggled with gut dysbiosis (micr...
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Depression Busting Pumpkin Beef Chili
My depression busting Pumpkin Beef Chili is a quick and easy meal that is the perfect addition during times of stress....
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Zucchini Chicken Soup
My Zucchini Chicken Soup is the perfect addition when embarking on a healing journey, I find simple is best. This does...
Autism
Autism Treatment. Bio-Nutrient Therapy: An Evidence-Based Model
Autism Treatment. Bio-Nutrient Therapy: An Evidence-Based Model.
"Once you bring life into the world, you must protec...
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Easy Anti-Inflammatory Rice Milk
My easy anti-inflammatory rice milk is a great milk alternative, especially if you are intolerant to coconut and almon...
ADHD
Methylation Diet Tips: Are you eating right for your biotype?
Methylation Diet Tips: Are you eating right for your biotype?
I'm so glad July is almost over. It's been a crazy mont...
ADHD
Is Your Brain Starved? 3 Signs You're Not Eating Enough
Brain Food: Is Your Brain Starved? 3 Signs You're Not Eating Enough.
Growing up in the low-fat era it was drilled int...
ADHD
Protein 101
I've been getting a lot of emails lately asking about what I eat, and more specifically, the role protein plays in hea...
ADHD
Histamine Intolerance: Methylation, Gut & Copper Connection
If you think you may suffer from histamine intolerance or mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and are looking for ans...
All Recipes
Chicken, Watercress, Apple and Zucchini Pasta
Chicken, Watercress, Apple and Zucchini Pasta recipe. Spring is four days away and with all the lovely weather we've h...
Eating Disorder
4 Things to Ask Yourself When Your Diet Stops Working
Since the day you were born, mass media has been conditioning you to think within its conventional box. This is why mo...
Life Solution
8 Easy Ways to Get Healthy for Less in 2015
8 Easy Ways to Get Healthy for Less in 2015.
2015 is your year, right? Yet here's the challenge: how can you do it wi...
Life Solution
3 Big Diet Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Health
Recently, I wrote an article about how what you eat has everything to do with how well you perform at work.
Many love...
Life Solution
Juice Cleanse: Healthy or Inflammatory?
Is your juice cleanse healthy or inflammatory?
If you're like a lot of folks chances are you probably embark on juice...
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Simple Butternut Squash Soup
My simple butternut squash soup is the perfect addition to your fall recipes. It's my favorite season and with all the...
ADHD
15 Lessons Learned From World Leaders in Brain Health
Here are my 15 Lessons Learned From World Leaders in Brain Health.
Recently I was in Chicago attending Walsh Research...
ADHD
3 Reasons Multi-Vitamins Cause More Harm Than Good
Here are my top 3 Reasons Multi-Vitamins Cause More Harm Than Good.
Everywhere you turn these days someone is touting...
ADHD
PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids and Getting Your Cycle Back
PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids and Getting Your Cycle Back. For most of my life, I struggled with amenorrhea (lack of m...
ADHD
Gluten Intolerance or Oxidative Stress?
Of all the health challenges I work with in my practice, gluten intolerance, or more specifically, sensitivity to a wi...
ADHD
The Underlying Cause of OCD/Perfectionism and What To Do About It
The Underlying Cause of OCD/Perfectionism and What To Do About It.
Picture this: you’re in college and you have to ...
All Recipes
Super Easy Coconut Milk
Today's recipe is my super easy coconut milk. Coconut is an excellent dairy substitute. One of its many manifestations...
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Dairy-Free Spinach Dip
Do you love spinach dip but hate the terrible after-effects? This is by far the tastiest spinach dip I've ever had. An...
ADHD
Folate: Friend or Foe?
Could folate be your friend or foe?
Yesterday I was perusing my fitness magazines and couldn't help but notice all th...
All Recipes
Grain, Dairy and Nut-Free Pizza
Grain, Dairy and Nut-Free Pizza.
These days you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone on the planet that doesn't love pizz...
Eating Disorder
Celebrity Diets: Fact or Fiction?
Are celebrity diets fact or fiction?
Every single day we're bombarded with the latest diet and health craze. And more...
All Recipes
No-Fuss Tostadas
No-Fuss Tostadas that are easy to make.
Now that summer is in full swing, I'm really craving Mexican food. I love how...
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Get Sauced With Romesco
Whenever I'm back in my hometown of Portland, Oregon I always go to my favorite restaurant, Laurelhurst Market.
And I...
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5 Minute Ice Cream
It's official, National Ice Cream Month is in full swing! And with all the fresh fruit in season, there's no shortage ...
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Salads That Don't Suck
Are you stuck in a salad rut? I get it, it’s easy to do.
The best way to get out of said rut is to mix and match so...
Depression/Anxiety
Deficiency In This Mineral Can Lead to Depression
“Nearly all disease can be traced to a nutritional deficiency” stated Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel Prize winner.
...
All Recipes
You Don't Need Flour To Make Pancakes
When I was a little girl Saturday was my favorite day of the week. We slept in, watched cartoons, and ate pancakes. If...
ADHD
How Epigenetics Can Save Your Life
A friend of mine has two children, both boys. She was raised in a strict vegan family, so was the father of her childr...
Depression/Anxiety
Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Perfectionism Revealed
Histadelia, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Perfectionism Revealed. We're all familiar with histamine,...
ADHD
Biochemical Individuality: Why Your Diet Doesn't Work
Biochemical Individuality: Why Your Diet Doesn't Work. Just like no two snowflakes are alike, we too are all unique in...
Copper Overload
Depression: The 5 Biotypes
The 5 Biotypes of Depression.
Born with epigenetic disorders, I struggled with depression for most of my lif...
ADHD
Are You Suffering From Copper Overload?
Of all the things that can be most debilitating to women, at the top of the list should be copper.
Born with copper o...
ADHD
Methylation: What It Is And How It Affects You
Methylation is crucial to happiness and well-being.
Making too much or not enough methyl impairs our ability to think...
Life Solution
6 Ways To Buy Local And Save Money
Often when I start working with a new client there is a common misconception that organic and local foods are too expe...
Life Solution
Do You Trust Yourself Around Food?
Picture this: It's 2006, I'm working long days as a fashion designer, traveling the world, depleted, tired, depressed,...
Life Solution
Why Slow and Steady Wins the Race
We've all done it. Set a goal and when that goal doesn't happen fast enough we use willpower, self-discipline and forc...
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Nourishing Ultra Broth
This is my take on Dr. Henry Bieler's famous broth and the traditional potassium broth. This tonic is wonderful for re...
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Easy Almond Butter Cups
I used to LOVE peanut butter cups so much I would plough through an entire bag of them in one sitting. After the sugar...
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Grain-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins
It's my favorite time of year again. The air is crisp, food choices are warm and inviting, and the latest fashions are...
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Coconut Milk Eggnog
My oh my is it really that time of year again? Makes me want to snuggle up in front of my fireplace with the perfect g...
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Fennel, Celery and Apple Salad
I love fennel.
It contains its own unique combination of phytonutrients—including the flavonoids rutin, quercitin, ...
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Rosemary Cauliflower Mash
Can you believe Thanksgiving is only a week away?
Ditch the blood sugar roller coaster ride this holiday usually brin...
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Easy Cauliflower Rice
One of my all-time favorite vegetables is cauliflower. It comes in white, green, orange, brown, yellow, and purple, an...
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Winter Vegetable Beef Curry
I really love a warm bowl of veggies when it's cold outside. This recipe marries many of my favorite spices with a var...
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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
It's that time of year again.
The smell of pine, a sweet kiss under the mistletoe, and the aroma of delicious, decade...
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Zucchini Fritters
These fritters are super fast and easy to make. Plus they taste delicious!
Makes 4 cakes.
Zucchini Fritters Ingredien...
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Strawberries & Coconut Cream
This one's super simple and delish.
The night before, refrigerate 1 can of organic full-fat coconut milk (I like Nat...
