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Holli Bassin
Sep 115 min read
Halogens: The Silent Factor Affecting Your Thyroid Health
As you know, I have an excessive thirst for knowledge and recently read Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It , by...
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Holli Bassin
Oct 10, 20234 min read
At the Root of It All: Plant-Based Diets and the Importance of Eating Seasonally
Benefits of a plant-based diet Many chronic diseases can be controlled, reduced, or even reversed by adopting a whole-food, plant-based...
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Holli Bassin
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Once Upon A Nightshade
Do you ever notice "reactions" to any ONE particular food? Can you pinpoint which food it is? Since every BODY is different, I wanted to...
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Holli Bassin
Jun 25, 20234 min read
Not-So-Perfect Produce: Avoiding Food Chemicals
As if we didn't learn enough from our past experience with processed food, there's now a new ‘protective covering’ for fruits and...
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Holli Bassin
May 15, 20234 min read
Functional Medicine and the Root Cause of Disease
Believe it or not, the average American isn’t particularly good at taking care of themselves. Currently, 2 out of 3 Americans are...
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Holli Bassin
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Anti-Nutrients: Do You Soak Your Nuts?
Most people underestimate the value of a healthy diet. And today, I’m going to use science to explain why paying attention to what you...
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Holli Bassin
Mar 20, 20233 min read
Your Thyroid Symptoms Are Real
Recently, one of my clients came to me with the following symptoms: Tired / low energy, Trouble sleeping, Constipated, Dry skin, Always...
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Holli Bassin
Feb 20, 20233 min read
Highly Processed Food In Your Diet
Why exactly are processed foods bad for us? Well here’s an example: Over the holidays, I asked my 17 year old daughter to go to the...
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Holli Bassin
Jan 23, 20233 min read
The Truth About Vitamin D
My family and I live in the suburbs of Boston and ski at Smuggler’s Notch in Northern Vermont, so we’re outside a lot in the winter. But...
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Holli Bassin
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Your Bones Need These Things
1 in 2 women (yes, that’s 50%) of women over the age of 50 will fracture a bone due to osteoporosis. Isn’t that a terrible statistic? As...
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Holli Bassin
Dec 26, 20222 min read
Bio-Individuality and You
In my newsletter this week, I briefly discussed the concept of bio-individuality in nutrition. What is it and why is it important? As...
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Holli Bassin
Nov 26, 20223 min read
Healthy Coffee and Non-Coffee Alternatives: 'Shroom Through Your Day
After more than 32 months of running through the raindrops, visiting colleges with both of my daughters, going to airports, restaurants,...
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Holli Bassin
Oct 31, 20223 min read
Detoxing Your Home: The Basics
I hate to be the one to break it to you, but we are surrounded by toxins. They are EVERYWHERE in our environment and in our home....
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Holli Bassin
Oct 4, 20223 min read
The Low-Down on Low Stomach Acid
Why Should You Care About Stomach Acid? Well, because it’s really important. It denatures the protein in the food you eat. It allows your...
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Holli Bassin
Sep 19, 20222 min read
Change Up Your Breakfast
Change Up Your Breakfast Breakfast is incredibly important. It helps with weight management, energy levels, and your overall mood. It can...
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Holli Bassin
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Three Quick and Savoury Lunch Recipes
Make Ahead Vegetarian Lunches With the back-to-school season nearly upon us, we are all getting back into our regular routines. Why not...
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Holli Bassin
Aug 22, 20223 min read
All Salts Not Created Equal
Why Should You Care About Salt? As a functional medicine health coach, I’m constantly educating clients about the importance of quality...
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Holli Bassin
Aug 8, 20222 min read
A Grain of Salt (Or Two)
Staying well-hydrated is crucial for sleep, mood, cognition, organ function, regulating body temperature, and more!
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Holli Bassin
Dec 12, 20213 min read
Why Joy is an Important Part of My Health Plan
In 2022, I want to center joy in my life. I want to experience unapologetic, guilt-free joy. It'll benefit all aspects of my health.
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Holli Bassin
Nov 13, 20214 min read
Managing Chronic Inflammation with an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
An anti-inflammatory diet may serve as a complementary therapy for many conditions that become worse with chronic inflammation.
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