Amity Wellness Retreats

Learn why gut testing is important for your thyroid “One in eight women can expect to develop a thyroid disorder at some point during their lifetime” – Amy Myers, MD The thyroid is an endocrine gland that stores and secretes hormones that affect the function of virtually every organ in ..Continue Reading

Is coconut oil damaging my health? You may feel more confused than ever on the subject thanks to a presidential advisory issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) stating that saturated fats, including coconut oil should be limited as it raises cholesterol levels and can contribute to your risk of ..Continue Reading

When was the last time you checked your blood pressure? Are you stressed? Over worked? Over-indulging? Overthinking? Under-exercising? Awareness is the greatest step towards change – Investing in a blood pressure monitor to track your blood pressure could save your life. High blood pressure—medically known as hypertension, can be a ..Continue Reading

WHAT ARE TOXINS? There are two main categories of Toxins: Endogenous, which are internal and Exogenous, which are external in origin. Exogenous toxins can come from the foods we consume, liquids we drink, cosmetics we use on our skin, household cleaners, smoking, drugs, heavy metals and environmental pollutants. Endogenous toxins ..Continue Reading

What is 16/8 Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that alternates between periods of fasting and non-fasting. What are the benefits? Studies suggest that intermittent fasting can support healthy weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and promote healthy brain function. Intermittent fasting is ..Continue Reading

“2 Glasses of wine per day = 72,000 extra calories per year = Up to 20 pounds of fat annually” Habits are the foundation of our everyday lives and are created through repetition and consistency. Some of the most common destructive habits are daily coffee to wake up and combat ..Continue Reading

Decreased microbial species in the gut can have a detrimental effect on your immune system, mood, cognitive function, weight, digestion and resistance to illness and infection Common causes of a depleted Microbiome Overuse of antibiotics Processed sugar laden diets Sanitation Techniques Lack of fermented foods C-section deliveries Formula fed Babies ..Continue Reading

Do you experience unexplained redness or headaches when you drink wine? Suffer with brain fog or anxiety after eating Cheese? Do you feel bloating, fatigued or itchy after consuming fermented foods? Do you swell up like a pregnant woman after a chocolate binge? Do you experience a stuffy or runny ..Continue Reading

“Health is not about the weight you lose, but about the life that you gain” – Dr Axe Unless you have been living under a rock for the last decade, you have probably been exposed to some level of Raw food hype, detox marketing or Juice cleansing advocates and read lots ..Continue Reading

“People with cholesterol lower than 200 suffer nearly 40% of all heart attacks” – Will Castillo M.D. – Former director of Framingham Heart Study On average, we have between 1,100 and 1,700 milligrams of cholesterol in our body. Twenty- five percent of that Cholesterol comes from our diet, and seventy-five ..Continue Reading