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August 18th, 2025 Try our new Blueberry Protein Essiac Bites recipe! Try our NEW Blueberry Protein Essiac Bites recipe!   1-2 cups oats1-2 scoops protein powder¼ cup frozen blueberries¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (or your other favorite fruit puree!)1-2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon chia seeds* (optional)¼ cup cream cheese or dairy free alternative1-2 tablespoons milk or coconut/soymilk alternative4 droppers of Essiac Daily Drops1-2 capsules Essiac Gold (optional)1-2 scoops Essiac Superfoods (optional)   Combine and let refrigerate before rolling into bite-sized portions and drizzle with honey if desired. Enjoy!     *Note: Chia seeds are great for fiber and digestion, but may potentially...

August 12, 2025 Our Gut Microbiome and its effects on "Forever Chemicals" “Forever chemicals” are an emerging health concern, but new research published by ScienceDaily sheds light on new findings on potential ways to expel these toxins. A recent study from University of Cambridge, published in Nature Microbiology, reveals that our gut microbiome, and certain beneficial bacteria found throughout our gastrointestinal tract may help eliminate a common household toxin called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as a "forever chemical”.   PFAS are synthetic compounds widely used in non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, food packaging, cosmetics, and many other household...

Back to Nutritional Basics: Adding Variety to Your Diet, Rather Than Limiting It Published: July 3rd, 2025 In today’s world of conflicting diet trends, it can be difficult to know what's truly healthy. Many approaches focus on cutting foods out - whether it's carbs, fat, or meat. In a recent article by ScienceNews, according to leading experts at the recent American Society for Nutrition conference, optimal health may still come down to something remarkably simple: getting more whole foods on your plate. The upcoming 2025–2030 U.S. dietary guidelines are expected to emphasize nutrient-dense, plant-based staples like beans, lentils, fruits, vegetables,...

June 17th, 2025 Iron Deficiency: The Overlooked Epidemic — And A Simple Solution Introduction Iron deficiency is becoming an increasingly significant health issue worldwide, now affecting nearly a quarter of the global population. However, it's often missed in routine healthcare screening. This is largely because the key diagnostic test - a ferritin blood test - isn’t typically part of standard bloodwork testing. Even when ferritin is measured, the threshold for low iron may be set too low to catch the problem early. A team of Yale researchers, led by Dr. George Goshua, are advocating for change. In a recent study,...