Posts by Dr. Lisa
Young Living’s Dirty Dozen
BHA & BHT – endocrine disruptors & carcinogen; used in cosmetics as preservatives. Coal Tar – carcinogens & have a heavy metal toxicity; found in processed foods, lipsticks, & hair dyes. DEA-related ingredients – carcinogens; found in creamy or foaming products like moisturizers and shampoos. Dibutyl phthalates – endocrine disruptors; reproductive toxin; used in…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Apples
As apples are the 3rd highest consumed fruit in the United States it’s no surprise they are delicious, but apples are also a heart-healthy snack with many great benefits. Apples are high in potassium and essential vitamins, which boost the body’s natural immune system and can help lower blood pressure. Apples are also high…
Read MoreApple Oat Muffins
Apple Oat Muffins Ingredients 2 cups Rolled Oats or Quick Oats (use 1 ½ cups oat flour if you do not wish to blend oats) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 2 eggs ¼ cup honey or…
Read MoreOvernight Apple Oatmeal
Ingredients For the base: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter or any desired nut butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt Toppings: 1/2 sweet apple, diced 1 tsp honey 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon dried blueberries or dried cranberries optional In a glass container or mason jar, fold rolled oats together with cinnamon, peanut butter, and salt. Pour in…
Read MoreKids Need Chiropractic Too!
Kids Need Chiropractic Too! Did you know that 95% of infants have spinal misalignments after birth? This is why my boys were adjusted within minutes of being born. Chiropractic care can help relax muscular tension, improve sleep, can reduce colic symptoms, and even improve breastfeeding outcomes in newborns. As a child gets older, they have…
Read MoreChocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding 1 1/2 c. almond milk (any nut milk will work) 8 TBSP ground chia seeds 2 scoops of SP Chocolate powder (or 2 scoops of Veg-E Pro Complete Chocolate) 1 tsp. organic maple syrup 1 TBSP organic cocoa powder (optional) pinch of salt Blend for about one minute. Then let sit…
Read MoreTop 10 Gut Destroyers
Your gut has a direct connection to your brain via the gut-brain axis. If you have an unhealthy microbiome, your mental health will also not be so great. Here are some of the top gut destroyers that you should avoid to help improve the health of your gut. Stress – Your gut is sensitive to…
Read MoreHealth Of Mom’s Gut is Key Contributor to Autism
According to new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine a mother’s microbiome — the collection of microorganisms that naturally live inside us — during pregnancy plays a critical role in determining the risk developing autism-spectrum disorders. (Source) The mother’s microbiome shapes the developing brain in multiple ways. The microbiome is really important to…
Read MoreDr. Lisa’s Top 10
Dr. Lisa has put together her ‘Top 10’ things to keep your immune system strong and functioning at its best. There are a lot of things you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy through the flu season so that you are not fighting illness, but rather staying healthy. Get adjusted regularly:…
Read MoreOpioids: chasing and masking pain.
How did we get here? Starting from when we are young we develop a relationship with pain where we will do anything to prevent it or place a band-aid (either metaphorical or literal) on the place that is hurting. We mask, medicate, and desire for it to go away as quickly as possible. We view…
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