Author Archives: harvestedhealth

Trouble Sleeping?

I’m continuing my procession through the Endocrine system and today the focus is on the Pineal Gland.  There are lots of folks who struggle with experiencing deep and meaningful sleep cycles. One of the hormones this gland produces is Melatonin, and the job of this hormone regulates circadian and ultradian rhythms, this gland is oftenContinueContinue reading “Trouble Sleeping?”

How is our Lifestyle Affecting our Endocrine system?

  The Endocrine system plays a huge role in our over all health and yet typically the only organ in this system that most folks recognize is the “thyroid”, I am going to write a series of posts focusing on each gland in the endocrine system, giving a description of what it’s role and contributionContinueContinue reading “How is our Lifestyle Affecting our Endocrine system?”

Differences Between Vinegars!

Let’s talk about Vinegar! I’ve spoken before about how Vinegar can be “unhealthy”, but my reference being towards “white distilled” and to wine vinegars, in which the destructive nature comes from ACETIC ACID, which both distilled and wine vinegars have.   and    PURE ACV (apple cider vinegar), on the other hand, made from wholeContinueContinue reading “Differences Between Vinegars!”

Why Not Store bought Juices?

When I’m working with my patient’s, part of my nutritional recommendations will ALWAYS include fresh “homemade” juices vs. store bought ones.  Many sigh and give me the eye-roll, but let me tell you there is nothing like making fresh raw veggie or fruit juices at home with your own juicer. I KNOW juicing takes time,ContinueContinue reading “Why Not Store bought Juices?”

What Are The Body’s “Energy” Generators?

Mitochondria are cellular energy generators that supply virtually all the power you body requires for a healthy life span.  There is an abundance of published studies that underscores the critical importance of the mitochondria to our overall health, especially as we begin to age. Energy-intensive organs like the heart and brain are dense with mitochondria.ContinueContinue reading “What Are The Body’s “Energy” Generators?”