Author | Dr. Alan Christianson

March 11, 2019

Graves’ Disease: Causes and How You Can Treat It

Graves’ disease is an unfortunate name for a medical condition, but with appropriate and timely treatment (Read: 8 Things your Doctor won’t tell you about Graves Disease) you can definitely feel optimistic about reversing it. Graves’ Disease treatment is so important for avoiding major health risks down the road (Read: […]

March 7, 2019

The Cabbage and Carrot Salad with Ginger Almond Dressing

What do you do when cabbage and carrots are on sale…and you have too many? Try this delicious Asian salad by my wife, Kirin.

March 1, 2019

Quinoa and Pea Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 tbsp avocado oil 1 small red or yellow pepper, diced small 1 small red onion, diced small 2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups quinoa, rinsed 3 ½ cups water or vegetable broth 1 tsp sea salt 1 cup fresh or frozen peas ¼ cup snipped fresh […]

February 28, 2019

Zesty Cucumber Pepper Rainbow Salad

Tired of salads with lettuce? Want something zesty and full of fresh flavor? Try this!

February 18, 2019

How to Boost Your Metabolism When You Have an Underactive Thyroid

Your thyroid plays such a tremendous role in your metabolism1. When your thyroid is slow, it can impair your metabolism by up to 30%. In this article, we will discuss how optimizing your exercise routine, TSH levels, and iodine intake can help boost you back to your normal metabolism.

January 27, 2019

Easiest Crock Pot Chicken Recipe

Do you have a crockpot? Here is the easiest chicken recipe ever: 1. Slice an onion and lay the slices on the bottom of the crockpot. 2. Lay a whole chicken (breast side down) on top of the onions

January 22, 2019

Chicken & Apple Salad on Tomato Slices

If you get bored of grilled chicken and you have leftovers, here is an easy way to change it up and add extra flavor to tomorrow’s lunch or dinner.

January 20, 2019

Savory and Sweet Stuffed Cabbage

Do you like fast and easy meals? Me too! However, this is not one of them. Yes, most of the meals I like to make are fast. But every month (or two – because let’s be honest, as a busy mom I don’t have a lot of time) I’ll make […]

January 17, 2019

10 Minute Grilled Salmon Bowl

I love meals that are easy to assemble and have lots of fresh ingredients. “Bowls” are great because you can make all the ingredients available and everyone at your table can use the portions they prefer. When you are following the Adrenal Reset Diet, you can use as many veggies […]

January 14, 2019

Identifying Signs & Symptoms: Adrenals, Metabolism or Thyroid

Are you finding your feet dragging? Having trouble staying focused at work? Perhaps you have gained weight and now you are wondering whether you should blame your adrenals, your metabolism or your thyroid.