by Anna Martello ND, CHT | May 1, 2026 | Blog
When people talk about eating healthy, “fiber” almost always comes up. But fiber isn’t just one thing—it actually comes in two main types: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Both play essential roles in your body, and understanding the difference can help you make...
by Anna Martello ND, CHT | Apr 29, 2026 | Blog
When people think about fluoride, they usually think of toothpaste or drinking water. But fluoride also exists naturally in certain foods. While fluoride isn’t a nutrient you need in large quantities, getting small, consistent amounts through your diet can complement...
by Anna Martello ND, CHT | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog
When discussing essential minerals for human health, nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and iron usually take the spotlight. Yet fluorine—primarily present in the body as fluoride—quietly plays a powerful and complex role behind the scenes. It is one of the few...
by Anna Martello ND, CHT | Apr 26, 2026 | Blog
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is best known as a nervous-system and mood-support herb. Its main benefits are in mild to moderate low mood, nervous tension, and mood-related sleep disturbance — but it has major herb–drug interaction concerns, so it needs to be...
by Anna Martello ND, CHT | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog
When it comes to protecting your body from daily stress and cellular damage, your system has a powerful built-in defense: manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD), also known as SOD2. This antioxidant enzyme works deep within your mitochondria—the energy centers of your...
