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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

A European culinary favorite, Stinging Nettle's spinach-like greens are remarkably nutritious. One cup of Nettle is abundant in calcium, iron and zinc, and contains ample amounts of magnesium, copper, selenium and potassium plus vitamins A and C. A well-established remedy in Western herbal medicine, Stinging Nettle provides relief for a wide range of health concerns. For centuries, the leaf of Stinging Nettle has been recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties and used to treat sore muscles, joint pain, and eczema. Modern science has further established medicinal use of this herb for treating urinary tract problems, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well [...]

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)Wendy Wells2021-08-11T15:00:00+00:00

Top 10 Brain Foods – Power Up!

by Wendy Wells, NMD Eat Apples and enjoy the brain benefits. Quercitin is a plant chemical in apple skins that protect the nerve cells of the brain against free radical attack. When free radicals are high in the brain, cognitive decline is morelikely.Spice up your brain juice with Curry powder. Turmeric is common in curry powder. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent for the brain and the arteries. It also has been shown to inhibit Alzheimer’s disease according to the University of California in LA.Bring more energy to the brain with Brazil nuts. Selenium is found in Brazil nuts. [...]

Top 10 Brain Foods – Power Up!Wendy Wells2021-08-10T10:00:00+00:00

Stress Questionnaire

Am I stressed? How do I know if I am stressed? Dr. Wendy Wells often asks patients about stress as illnesses often begin during times of high stress. Answer Yes or No to each of the following questions: Do you have a feeling of continuous anxiety and sometimes of panic? Do you feel tired all the time and find that you complain more and more often that you are not getting enough sleep? Are you always worrying about your health? Do you feel your work is suffering on account of it? Do you often feel depressed for no good [...]

Stress QuestionnaireWendy Wells2021-08-09T22:00:00+00:00

Best Anti-inflammatory Foods List

Inflamatory Food (IF) Rating: Higher = Better BEST ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SPICES:Hot Chile Peppers: IF Rating 50155Garlic Powder: IF Rating 31176Cayenne Pepper: IF Rating 28152Ginger: IF Rating 27551Turmeric: IF Rating 22564Onion Powder: If Rating 11293Ginger Root: IF Rating 27551Curry: IF Rating 5901Fresh Garlic: If Rating 3570 BEST ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FIN FISH AND SHELLFISH:Caviar, Black or Red: IF Rating 2593Anchovy, canned in oil: IF Rating 1024Atlantic Herring: If Rating 1007Atlantic Salmon: IF Rating 907 (of course you should only eat Wild Alaskan Salmon) BEST ANTI-INFLAMMATORY VEGETABLES:Parsley, raw IF Rating: 502Carrot, dehydrated IF Rating: 49Chives, raw IF Rating: 378Peppers, jalapeno, raw IF Rating: 379Grape [...]

Best Anti-inflammatory Foods ListWendy Wells2021-08-08T01:15:07+00:00

Avoid Consuming Excitotoxins

Excitotoxins are toxic to the nervous system. They can cause anxiety, tremors, insomnia, seizures, rapid pulse, heart palpitations, gastrointestinal distress, migraines and symptoms of autism. These are found in processed foods and drinks, even ones deemed 'natural' and 'healthy'. THE LIST Glutamate Glutamic acid GelatinMonosodium glutamate Calcium caseinate Textured proteinMonopotassium glutamate Sodium caseinate Yeast nutrient, Yeast extract, Yeast food Autolyzed yeastHydrolyzed protein (any protein that is hydrolyzed)Hydrolyzed corn glutenNatrium glutamate (natrium is Latin/German for sodium)Carrageenan Maltodextrin Malt extractNatural pork flavoring Citric acid Malt flavoringBouillon and Broth Natural chicken flavoring Soy protein isolateNatural beef flavoring Ultra-pasteurized Soy sauceStock Barley malt [...]

Avoid Consuming ExcitotoxinsWendy Wells2021-08-08T00:54:53+00:00

Exhausted and labs normal? Could it be adrenal fatigue?

"Am I crazy? The doctor said I am normal! I have every test and then was prescribed an anti-depressant!" No, no, you are not crazy. The doctor is just looking in the wrong place for the answers to your health issue. I would like to address one of the most common underlying causes of exhaustion, and that is...Adrenal Fatigue. Our two adrenal glands, are endocrine glands that are located near our kidneys and control many parts of our health. They secrete adrenaline which gives us energy and resilience during stressful times. They wake us up in the morning and get us [...]

Exhausted and labs normal? Could it be adrenal fatigue?Wendy Wells2024-01-02T20:47:56+00:00

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