Hello! Is anybody listening? That may be the cry of your liver. Don’t make the mistake of undervaluing this vital organ that often gets forgotten when discussing our overall well-being; it plays an absolutely integral part in keeping us well. From turning food into energy and supporting hormone balance and digestion support, to protecting us against environmental toxins or lifestyle choices that compromise it – the liver plays a pivotal role in keeping us healthy! As one of the first to highlight liver health’s crucial role long before it became an everyday concern, I have dedicated much of m ..read more

EPISODE 169 The Miracle of Methylene Blue – Episode 169: Dr. John Lieurance Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Dr. John Lieurance Listen Online: About this episode: Join us on The First Lady of Nutrition podcast as Ann Louise welcomes Dr. John Lieurance, an internationally acclaimed Chiropractic Neurologist and leading expert on longevity and vitality research. Dr. Lieurance shares how he began his path toward health innovation after becoming quite ill with Lyme disease and mold exposure. His search led him to Europe where he discovered Methylene Blue: an extraordinary substance with mul ..read more

Wow. Imagine my surprise when my new primary doctor suggested we rule out “Long Haul C0VlD” with a three-month trial of targeted therapies. Never in my wildest imagination did I consider this type of diagnosis while struggling to understand my persistent voice problems, hoarseness, and excess phlegm over the past three years. Thankfully, my doctor connected the dots, tracing the onset of symptoms with the time frame of C0VlD as he had had many patients with identical symptoms. So I want to give my followers a HEADS UP:  you or someone you know could also be suffering from Long C0VlD symp ..read more

Bach Flower Remedies offer an effective natural way to improve emotional wellness and balance. Created in the 1930s by Dr. Edward Bach, a physician and homeopath, these remedies rely on flowers’ unique vibrational energy properties as a basis for helping realign our emotions and ease distress. Of the 38 remedies derived from flowers or plant extracts for use, 37 target specific emotional states or negative feelings such as fear, anxiety, depression or indecision – each has specific effects for improving our emotional state or emotions. Integrating Bach Flower Remedies into your daily routine i ..read more

No one likes to admit it, but if you find yourself experiencing sudden emotional outbursts and flashes of irritation that appear uncontrollable at times, this could be an indicator that your liver needs help maintaining its internal equilibrium. People often underestimate the liver’s role in both managing emotions and flushing toxins out of our systems. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) suggests that our livers are key players in maintaining our emotional wellbeing, managing Qi (energy) and blood flows directly impacting emotions. When exposed to environmental toxins like diet, emotional str ..read more

I’ve been concerned about EMF and the rapidly growing amount of electronic pollution being produced for more than 15 years, beginning with my book on the subject, Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution Shungite’s healing properties were first examined by Ukrainian scientist Grigory Andievsky. He concluded that shungite’s fullerenes act as adaptogens in the body, working at a cellular level but also systemically. Fullerenes are the large spherical carbon molecules in shungite that attract free radicals to the ..read more

What if you could turn a routine act of charity into a powerful weapon against a silent threat lurking in your bloodstream? Donating blood isn’t just a noble deed—it could also be a critical strategy for those fighting against the excess iron accumulation known as hemochromatosis. This condition, often undiagnosed, leads to dangerously high iron levels that can cause severe damage to vital organs like the heart and liver. In the heart, excess iron can lead to arrhythmias or even heart failure, while in the liver, it can result in fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, threatening your metaboli ..read more

EPISODE 168 Unveiling the Hidden Dangers of Plant-Based Eating – Episode 168: Dr. Deanna Minich Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Dr. Deanna Minich Listen Online: About this episode: The First Lady of Nutrition welcomes a most colorful nutrition expert, Dr. Deanna Minich.  Dr. Minich is a highly respected scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author. Join Ann Louise and Dr. Minich as they cxplore the hidden side of “healthy” eating.  They engage in an enlightening dialogue that reveals the surprising pitfalls of plant-based diets, highlighting how certain compounds ..read more

As an early advocate of liver health and author of bestsellers that explore its significance, I have long stressed its vital role. From turning food into energy to controlling hormonal balance and supporting healthy digestion, my writings on liver wellness highlighted its value to overall health and well-being long before mainstream medical professionals realized its relevance. Yet it’s alarming how often people leave doctor’s offices unaware they could be among the 80-100 million Americans affected by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition spans a spectrum of liver issues c ..read more

Social media trends may come and go, but when it comes to genuine, lasting skin health, eating flaxseed offers benefits that no topical application can match. The latest craze on TikTok, ‘flaxseed botox,’ has beauty enthusiasts raving as they apply homemade flaxseed gel to their faces, hailing it as nature’s answer to Botox. While these videos garner significant attention, with claims of skin tightening and enhancing glow, medical experts suggest that the effects are superficial and temporary. True Botox involves a neurotoxin that relaxes muscles to smooth fine lines, which flaxseeds simply ca ..read more