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What is the Cortisol Steal?

Cortisol is stress hormone. In functional medicine there is a concept called the cortisol steal or pregnenolone steal. This term is describing the body’s preference to protect cortisol production at the expense of other hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. That's because our ...

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Avocado Toast with Poached Egg Recipe

Gluten-Free Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

This isn’t my go-to, but rather an occasional weekend breakfast. But I know people love avocado toast so I’m sharing how I make it – on occasion.  My word of advice is to add 5 aminos for more protein, and a matcha or chai latte with collagen. eggs only have 6g of protein and we…

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Salmon Patties Recipe

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Salmon Patties

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