IIN Blog Posts

June 8, 2024

5 Vitamins and Minerals Your Body Needs More of in Winter

There are many reasons to love winter, including playing in the snow, drinking endless cups of tea, and enjoying the holidays with family and friends! But along with all of the winter fun comes a few ...

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June 8, 2024

Is Kale Bad for You? – What You Should Know

How much kale is too much? In general, kale is considered a healthy food when eaten in moderation and in balance with other foods and food groups. This leafy green can be enjoyed sautéed in olive ...

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June 8, 2024

Nourishment and Resilience: The Impact of Food Choices in the Black Community

“Over the years since I left home, I have kept thinking about the people I grew up with and about our way of life. I realize how much the bond that held us had to do with food.” - Edna Lewis, Chef, ...

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June 8, 2024

How to Reduce Food Waste (Plus Five Zero-Waste Recipes)

According to the United Nations, roughly one-third of the food produced globally for human consumption – approximately 1.3 billion tons – gets wasted every single year. In the United States alone, ...

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June 8, 2024

What is Ayurveda? An Introduction to the Ancient Healing System

Ayurveda is an ancient Sanskrit word that means “the science of life,” but how can it make you healthier and happier? Ayurveda and its teachings were recorded in Sanskrit by Sushruta Samhita in a ...

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June 8, 2024

14 Self-Care Ideas to Recenter and Reground

Finding ways to prioritize your health was crucial during less stressful times, and it’s even more important now. Self-care is a conscious action that you take to promote your own physical, ...

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June 8, 2024

Understanding the Functional Medicine Model

What is the Functional Medicine Model? Functional medicine – and the functional medicine model – is a patient-centered approach to chronic disease management. By using a nutrition-first methodology, ...

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June 8, 2024

Eight Different Meditation Poses: The Best Ways to Meditate

The popularized version of meditation we think of today actually originated in India thousands of years ago and has since transformed into various traditions and styles across the globe. When you ...

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June 8, 2024

The Risks Associated with Poor Gut Health

"Gut health” is a buzzworthy term, but what does it entail and more importantly, how do you achieve it? Good gut health refers to the proper digestion and absorption of food, the balance of ...

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June 8, 2024

Pets and Our Health ‒ How Owning and Caring for a Pet Impacts Well-Being

As the proud owner of two amazing dogs named Solomon and Sheba, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits that their companionship offers. They have brought me joy in times of sadness, peace in moments of ...

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