By Alane Palmer, ND, CNC www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com Did you know that Omega-3 fatty acids are important l to your health and wellness? Do you know why are omega 3's are so essential? The answer is straightforward. It all has to do with your cell membrane. Think of a circle with a round wall around it (your
By Alane Palmer, ND, CNC www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com MTHFR is the abbreviation for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase which has a lot to do with folate, folic acid, homocysteine and b vitamins. Several people are concerned and they should be, about whether or not they have a genetic mutation for this necessary nutrient. MTHFR has to do with whether your
By Alane Palmer, ND, CNC and Michelle Tuffs www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com Exactly What Is IgG? IgG stands for Immunoglobulin G and is the most abundant type of antibody in all our bodies fluids. This is the first antibody produced to protect against bacterial and viral infections. These antibodies actually remember the germs you've been exposed to before
By Alane Palmer, ND, CNC and Michelle Tuffs www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com Ladies...and gentlemen (guys have hormones too!), let's discuss hormone imbalance! This is one area that I've had more experience in one lifetime than I'd ever want. Since I was eleven years old I am sure my hormones were all over the place, and so was I!
By Michelle Tuffs www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com To be honest, until I was in my 30's I had no idea there was such a thing as a PROBIOTIC! I certainly knew there were antibiotics because I was a swimmer and had constant ear infections! That's what you got when you went to the doctor as a child right?
By Alane Palmer, ND, CNC and Michelle Tuffs www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com As a Western society, we rarely have the vitamin deficiencies that are significant factors in other countries as health concerns. However, particular vitamins are often needed in our diet but are overlooked just because we believe we gain everything we need from the foods we eat.
By Alane Palmer, ND, CNC www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com Brain fog feels like a cloud that lowers your brain function and thinking ability. Brain fog is more common then people think and can affect people of ALL ages, young, middle-aged and elderly. Below are some examples of how there is a link between brain fog and toxic metals.
By Alane Palmer, ND, CNC and Michelle Tuffs www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com Do you ever wonder if there are foods you are eating that may be causing symptoms or health challenges? Do you wonder if an environmental substance, a medication or even an herb you are taking is safe for you to take? There is an easy way
By Alane Palmer, ND, CNC and Michelle Tuffs www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com Dip into hot salsa or spicy Indian food, and your nose starts running. Beans give you gas, or a glass of wine means a headache later. If you're lactose intolerant, you expect diarrhea when you eat cheese or milk? A few hours ago, your face was
By Michelle Tuffs and Alane Palmer, ND, CNC www.NutritionallyYoursTestKits.com Since I turned 40, I've had what I like to call my “cortisol baby”! Cortisol gets a bad wrap being known as the stress hormone and who can avoid stress on a daily basis these days? When cortisol is good, it's great, but when it's out
