Julie Martin

Iodine Benefits for Thyroid Health, Hormones, and Detoxification

We’re big believers in simple, ancestral ways to nourish the body—and iodine is one of those trace minerals we make a point not to overlook. Around here, we get our iodine boost by saving and eating 1–2 shrimp tails anytime we cook them. It’s an old-school trick, and surprisingly effective. We also love Barbara O’Neill’s recommendation of painting iodine on...Read More

Selenium Benefits: Why This Essential Mineral is Key for Thyroid, Immunity & Detoxification

Every morning, we each eat one Brazil nut. That’s it—just one. It’s a simple little habit that feels almost too easy, but it’s become a daily act of nourishment. Brazil nuts are one of the richest natural sources of selenium, and just a single nut can meet or exceed your daily needs. We started doing it for thyroid and immune...Read More

What Does Magnesium Do For The Body? Benefits, Best Sources & How To Get More

Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals in the human body, yet it’s also one of the most ignored. I don't know about you, but sometimes my body just craves a warm epsom salt bath. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, anxious, crampy, or just plain off, there’s a good chance magnesium deficiency is playing a role. It’s involved in...Read More

Salt Ain’t the Enemy: Why Cutting Sodium is Wrecking Your Health

For decades, mainstream health advice has warned us to cut back on salt to protect heart health and lower blood pressure. But is salt really the villain it’s made out to be? If salt is so dangerous, why is hooking you up to a saline IV one of the first things they do in a hospital? And why do so...Read More

Blood Pressure and Heart Health: Natural Strategies for Long-Term Wellness

Blood pressure is one of the most commonly measured indicators of heart health, yet much like cholesterol, the conversation around it is often oversimplified. Conventional medicine tends to focus on reducing high blood pressure through medication without addressing the underlying factors that contribute to it in the first place. But what if hypertension isn’t just about genetics or sodium intake?...Read More

Chronic Stress: The Hidden Driver of Heart Disease

Long-term stress doesn’t just feel overwhelming—it has profound physiological effects on the body, particularly the cardiovascular system. When we experience stress, whether from work, financial struggles, emotional distress, or even unresolved trauma, the body responds by activating the sympathetic nervous system, also known as the fight-or-flight response. How the Fight-or-Flight Response Affects the Heart In an acute situation, the fight-or-flight...Read More

Inflammation and Heart Disease: The Real Root Cause of Cardiovascular Issues

For decades, mainstream medicine has framed heart disease as a simple plumbing problem: arteries get clogged with cholesterol, leading to blockages, heart attacks, and strokes. The solution? Lower cholesterol at all costs, usually with statins. But this approach ignores a critical piece of the puzzle—inflammation. Emerging research suggests that chronic inflammation, not just high cholesterol, is the true driver of...Read More

How Modern Diets Overload Us with Omega-6 and Leave Us Deficient in Omega-3

With my dad’s recent heart attack and the likelihood that the nutritionist in rehab is pushing the conventional, outdated version of a “heart-healthy” diet, I wanted to take a deeper dive into what truly supports the heart, mind, and body. In our household, we’re already conscious of what we eat, but we don’t claim to know everything—this is a journey....Read More

Holistic Heart Health: Natural Support for Cardiovascular Wellness and Recovery

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but it doesn’t have to be an inevitable fate. A strong, healthy heart is built through daily choices—what we eat, how we move, the way we handle stress, and even the emotional energy we carry. While mainstream medicine focuses on lowering cholesterol and prescribing blood thinners, holistic heart health looks deeper,...Read More

The Statin Conundrum: Debunking the Cholesterol Myth and Reevaluating Heart Health Treatments

Statins, a class of drugs designed to lower cholesterol levels, have become one of the most prescribed medications globally, often marketed as essential for managing heart disease. However, a closer look at the science behind statins reveals a complex picture where the benefits are jaded, particularly when considering cholesterol's vital roles in human health. This article delves into the multifaceted...Read More