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...
by Anna Martello ND, CHT | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog
When we think about essential minerals, chloride is rarely the first one that comes to mind. Yet this overlooked electrolyte plays a powerful role in supporting digestion, hydration, and the body’s natural cleansing processes. The good news? Chloride is widely...
by Anna Martello ND, CHT | Apr 5, 2026 | Blog
Minerals like chloride are essential for life. They support hydration, digestion, nerve function, and overall balance in the body. But like anything in physiology, balance is key. While chloride is vital, too much can disrupt the body’s internal environment. This...
