Nutrition as Prevention

Per the CDC approximately 90% of the patients hospitalized for COVID 19 from March 1-30 had one or more underlying chronic conditions – the most common were obesity, hypertension, chronic lung disease, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.    The CDC states that “these findings underscore the importance of preventative measure including social distancing, respiratory hygiene and wearing face masks coverings in public 

Immune Support – Vitamin D

The Sunshine Vitamin  –  Vitamin D3   Roughly 42% of the American Population is Vitamin D deficient.  Our bodies require adequate vitamin D3, the biologically active form of vitamin D to produce proteins that kill viruses and bacteria.  Maintaining adequate D levels is protective against Acute Respiratory infection and 

Tips on feeding your immune system: Vitamin C

Vitamin C  Vitamin C is an antioxidant that boosts immunity, by encouraging production of white blood cells while supporting them to function more effectively.  Vitamin C also strengthens the skins barriers, our skin is our first line of defense against infection.  Vitamin C deficiency has been linked to poor health outcomes.  

Support Blood Sugar Control Naturally

Maintaining stable blood sugar is not only for those with Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance or Metabolic Syndrome it is important for all of us. Blood sugar levels impact: weight, food cravings, energy, mood, brain function and the impact stress can have on our bodies. Here 

Is your body’s “Check Engine Light” on?

It won’t be fine.  Don’t ignore your body’s check engine light. I like to think of a symptom as the check engine light for the body.  If your check engine light in the car comes on you don’t cover the light with electrical tape and keep 

Itchy watery eyes, sneezing, running nose…oh my…spring allergy season is upon us

We are in the midst of spring allergy season. Pollen counts are at an all time high and expected to continue at this level until mid June. Come see us at Whole Self Nutritional Wellness, we can provide you with alternative solutions to over the 

So What is Applied Clinical Nutrition Anyway?

Applied Clinical Nutrition…what does that mean? When I was looking for a Masters Program in Nutrition I wanted to make sure that I was in a program that looked at the person as a whole and focused on getting to the route cause of symptoms.