Ask Dr. Julie / Health / Healthy Eating
When you think of “gut health,” what comes to mind? For most of us, we think about having great digestion, absorbing all the best nutrients from our food to stay energized, and avoiding issues like constipation, bloating, and gas. While these are all important functions of the gut, they only […]
Ask Dr. Julie / Health & Wellness
Mushrooms and other fungi have long been used for their medicinal properties by traditional healing systems. They’ve recently gained widespread popularity and the modern herbalist can prescribe a variety of mushrooms to improve digestion, reduce anxiety, balance hormones, and even boost the immune system. You may even find a restorative […]
Ask Dr. Julie / Health / Health & Wellness
Echinacea is famous for its supposed ability to fight the common cold and offer a natural immune boost. As such, it is a common ingredient in many immune-boosting supplements and teas. But, is echinacea really that effective in enhancing the immune function? And, more importantly, is it safe? Here we’ll […]
Ask Dr. Julie / Health & Wellness
When it comes to immunity, you are what you eat! Diet plays a key role in the functioning and strength of the immune system. Unfortunately, many foods harm our immunity rather than enhance it. The underlying culprit? Inflammation. Studies have shown that dietary inflammation could be a main cause of […]
Ask Dr. Julie / Health & Wellness
Prevention is always the best medicine, especially when it comes to immune health. Giving our immune system extra care is one of the most effective ways to prevent against future illness and disease. Sadly, many of us suffer from health issues that continually wear down our immune response and leave […]