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The liver plays an essential role in protecting you. Every day, your body is exposed to harmful chemicals. Your liver, kidneys, large intestine, lymphatic system, and sweat glands work together to reduce the buildup of these chemicals.

A simple guide to navigating the holidays and staying healthy. Avoid Skipping Meals The best way to enjoy the holidays is not to let your blood sugar ride a roller coaster. As soon as you do, you open yourself up to irritability, brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, etc., none of which contribute to ‘holiday cheer.’ […]

We often think radioactive elements are microwave waves, airport scans, radiation from your phone, modes, wifi, and so on. But there is more to radioactive elements than we commonly know.  What are radioactive elements? Elements like plutonium, uranium, and radium begin to break down; they become unstable, we call that radioactive decay. This decay can […]

While you may feel as though you “know your body,” there are specific areas of your health and wellness that you may not be aware of that can offer exceptional information about your lifestyle. With HRV, or heart rate variability, clients can learn about their bodies by measuring their heartbeats’ variation. At the Nutritional Wellness […]

It is almost that time again; kids are getting ready to head back to school. Between purchasing school supplies, school clothes, and finding a new routine, two things should not be overlooked, and they go hand in hand: Supporting kids immunity  Packing healthy lunches  Did you know that nearly 70 percent of the immune system […]

What are toxicants?  Toxicants are manufactured harmful substances such as insecticides and many other industrial chemicals released into the environment by human activities. These different types of toxicants are carcinogens, allergens, neurotoxins, and endocrine disruptors. Exposure to toxicants can have long-term health impacts. The effect of toxicants on health is determined by the chemical released, […]

We at the Nutritional Wellness Center are privileged to transform the lives of so many individuals in and around Ithaca and the greater Finger Lakes region of NY. Our practitioners, Sophie Alexander and Fabiola Reyes specialize in Nutrition Response Testing®. Nutrition Response Testing® powers exceptional improvements in our clients’ health and well-being  by identifying the […]

Getting a good night’s sleep is as essential to your well-being as eating a healthy diet and exercising. Poor sleep can affect your hormone balance, exercise performance, weight, blood sugar regulation, cell regeneration, and more. Improving your sleep is one of the best ways to increase your overall wellness. Read through the following list from […]

This has been a particularly challenging winter. Due to Ithaca’s grey winters, I see many clients who deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as SAD), a type of depression that comes on as the days get shorter and lifts as the light returns in the spring. This year, with the social isolation of the […]

There has been a lot of emphasis on boosting your immune system, but it is essential to talk about immune health in how to be optimally well. The best way to protect yourself from any immune challenge is to maintain a healthy physical health foundation. Your physical health foundation is your current state of health. […]