When I became pregnant 13 years ago for the first time, I never would have imagined delivering by cesarean section. I had recently finished a hypnobirthing class and would have gladly birthed at home if my husband was on board.
Health
Supporting the Body Through a Respiratory Virus – A Holistic Nutrition Perspective
As holistic nutrition professionals, we work day-to-day with our clients offering nutritional support when they contract a respiratory virus. NANP Professional Member, Mary Beth Gudewicz, was recently faced with her own respiratory illness and utilized the following treatments to help her move through the life of the virus.
The Benefits of Regenerative Ranching
Chloe Parker explains how well-managed cattle (and the practice of regenerative ranching) are our best chance at improving soil health and sequestering carbon. Nutritionally-speaking, red meat is also a superfood, rich in high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals.
What Your Clients Really Hunger For
Author Danielle Brooks explore the question: “If you had the chance to be bored in the positive sense, what would you be inspired or compelled to do? What would it say about the essence of who you are? How could positive boredom help your clients?”
Spring: Spend Time Outside, Take in the Beauty of the Natural World
Luen Proft, of Dry Farm Wines, explores the growing hours of daylight where we can spend more time outside taking in the beauty of the natural world. This time can bring about wonderful joys and heightened energy as we take in more sunshine and socialize with friends outdoors.
Colorful Foods for Mental Wellness
By Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS, IFMCPNutritionist, Author, Researcher, Educator, Artist It’s been said long ago by Hippocrates that “food is medicine." I would add that on many levels “color is medicine,” especially the colors of food. We are learning more about the...
TODAY IS A GREAT DAY: How I’ve turned pain into purpose.
Mindy shares her story of a journey to learn as much about nutrition as she could. Not only was she curious about the nutrient-density of food but also about how her body functioned as a result of what she ate.
Functional Medicine Model for Autism: Neuroinflammation or Neurodiversity?
Vaish Sarathy, Ph.D. is a Functional Nutrition Practitioner. Vaish’s guest contributor blog post for the NANP shares her personal story and journey towards Functional Medicine and Nutrition to help her son thrive.
Top 7 Medicinal Mushrooms + Their Benefits
Medicinal mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular among the mainstream for their myriad health benefits. Read on to find out more.