By Amir H. Shaani, PhD, MS, MWS, ROHP, NANP Professional Member What is GMO? A genetically modified organism is a plant, animal, microorganism, or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified or altered in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic...
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N-Acetylcysteine: An Update on its Regulatory Status
Do you recommend N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to your clients? If so, it is a good choice since this derivative of L-cysteine is one of the most well-researched amino acids with solid scientific support for its efficacy.
A Microbiome is Born: Unique Tools for Baby and Mom
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.
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?”
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...
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.
Everything Revolves Around the Soil
When we refer to soil, what do we mean? Soil is a mixture of minerals, water, air, and organisms, both living & dead. With these four components, we have the foundation to our food systems, the natural world, and the key to our global health.