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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. […]

Supplementing with collagen peptides has become very popular in the past few years, and for a good reason, it has many incredible benefits! It is a product we recommend for most of our clients. So first, what is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. Our bodies use amino acids to build […]

You are what you eat, and that rule applies to your skin! Nutrients in your food can help with cell production, cell turnover and fight off damage from the sun, stress, and pollution. Here are some healthy skin habits you should try! Drink lots of water: When your body becomes dehydrated even a little bit, […]

What in the World is Gluten? Gluten is a type of plant protein found in high amounts in grains such as wheat, barley, spelt, and rye. It is also found in: malt extract, vegetable starch, soy sauce, pasta, beer, whole-meal flour, and bran. Gluten is the main protein component of wheat. The closer a grain […]

Nutrients are essential for growth, healing, and repairing the body. Nutrients include things such as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Most nutrients are obtained through what we eat, drink, and put in our bodies! There are six essential nutrients that your body needs Proteins: Made up of amino acids, proteins help to form new muscle, […]