by Dr. Mikell Parsons, D.C. | Jan 2, 2023 | Nutrition, Toxicity
The month of January is filled with new decisions and choices. Many people decide to start their New Year with a cleanse. But what many people don’t realize is that technically we are doing a detox cleanse every day! This is part of our body’s natural daily...
by Dr. Mikell Parsons, D.C. | Aug 22, 2022 | Nutrition
With the onset of 100 plus degree temperatures, we often turn to beverages that cool us off. Are sugar free drinks in your fridge? Beware, you may believe they help you cut back on sugar, but sometimes they trick you.We might feel like it’s a far cry better than the...
by Dr. Mikell Parsons, D.C. | Jul 27, 2021 | Nutrition
Why should we drink more water? Because the solution to pollution is dilution. If you struggle with toxicity, sluggishness and fatigue, water is one of the best “medicines.” Our toxicity levels can go down when we are well hydrated. And yet, over 80% of people...
by Dr. Mikell Parsons, D.C. | Apr 23, 2021 | Nutrition
Is organic food worth it? Are organic fruits and vegetables really worth it? As a Certified Clinical Nutritionist I get asked this all the time. The answer? Yes, eat organic vs non-organic as much as possible! But it isn’t always feasible from a cost or availability...
by Dr. Mikell Parsons, D.C. | Mar 11, 2021 | Nutrition
Do you have “bugs in the gut?” You should! Everyone has them, but the right kind are important for good gut health. So there are the “good guys” and all of the rest of the guys when it comes to bug balance in the intestines. And for us female folk, we often have an...
by Dr. Mikell Parsons, D.C. | May 19, 2020 | Immunity, Nutrition
Good old, overlooked zinc. Supplements of this mineral are suddenly popular and everyone has questions about getting more zinc in their diet as well as taking zinc lozenges and supplements. Why is that? Because zinc is a mineral that is required for very important...