Recipes - B Better

Are You A Mosquito Magnet?

Written by b-better on June 26, 2023. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Are You A Mosquito Magnet?

Have you ever wondered why mosquitos are attracted to some people but not others? ???? ⁣⁣⁣⁣One theory seems to lie in our ability to breakdown carbs and sugar! ⁣⁣⁣⁣I learned a while ago that those with a need for B vitamins are more prone to insect bites – specifically, vitamin B1 or thiamine.⁣⁣⁣Why? Because vitamin B1 helps us break down carbs more effectively.⁣⁣⁣As you may know, our skin is an elimination pathway.⁣⁣⁣⁣If carbs/sugars aren’t metabolized properly, the chemical byproducts can be eliminated through the skin. This is what’s suspected to make some people more...

Is Accutane The Acne Medication Helpful or Harmful?

Written by b-better on June 15, 2023. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Is Accutane The Acne Medication Helpful or Harmful?

Accutane is a controversial topic. Yes, it’s effective for a lot of people, but it also comes with a lot of risks. These risks should thoroughly be discussed and weighed with your physician.⁣ Recently a B Better member asked us how she can support her son during his Accutane treatment. Understanding the mechanisms behind these risks can guide the type of support needed: ⁣⁣⁣⁣???????? ???????????? ???????? ????????????????????????????:⁣⁣⁣⁣Since Accutane causes mucosal erosion and leads to loss of barrier function, including “leaky gut” and malabsorption, supporting mucosal...

Balancing Blood Sugar Guide

Written by b-better on October 18, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Recipes, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Balancing Blood Sugar Guide

Do you crave sugar and carbs? Get “hangry” or feel shaky if you skip a meal? Low energy? Have brain fog and difficulty concentrating? Can’t lose weight despite eating like a bird? Have higher triglycerides? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣These scream blood sugar dysregulation which I provide plenty of solutions for inside my blood sugar course in ???? ???????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????, including tests & supplements to discuss with your practitioner. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernadette Abraham | Functional Medicine...

Jet Lag Tips

Written by b-better on October 7, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Recipes, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Jet Lag Tips

I know it’s a little late, but I promised to share my jet lag tips after my summer travel so SAVE this post for your next trip! ⁣ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernadette Abraham | Functional Medicine (@bernadette.abraham) ⁣⁣⁣1️⃣ Our wake-sleep hormones cortisol and melatonin are tied to the rhythm of the sun and moon. So getting outside at different times of the day and grounding as often and as long as possible is my preferred way of helping reset my circadian rhythm to the new time zone. ⁣⁣⁣⁣2️⃣ My homeopath recommends I take Arnica...

Natural Allergy Relief Infusion

Written by b-better on June 2, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Recipes. 2 Comments on Natural Allergy Relief Infusion

I’ve been getting many messages asking about natural remedies for allergy relief. Enter herbal infusions!⁣ Stinging nettle (leaf) can help ease seasonal allergies like itchiness, runny nose/eyes, sneezing, etc. but adding onion peels – the secret ingredient to my secret ingredient soup – takes it to the next level. ⁣⁣Why? Because onion peels are rich in quercetin (pronounced kwehr-suh-tin) which is a natural anti-histamine that calms the immune system to reduce or prevent histamine release.⁣⁣ And stinging nettle leaf (very important: leaf, not root) has shown to have...

Healthier, Fail-Proof Garlic Paste

Written by b-better on May 31, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Healthier, Fail-Proof Garlic Paste

Ok, I know the editing of this video is cringy, but the excitement is totally real!If you’ve ever tried making garlic paste the traditional way with a food processor, and wasted batch after batch of your good oil with failed attempts, you’ll totally get me. It takes less than 10 seconds for it to “catch” and it’s worked every. single. time! So I just HAD to share the recipe and process with all of you garlic lovers too! Here’s the full recipe and a few notes follow below:INGREDIENTS:2 Tbsp crushed garlic*½ cup pure avocado oil**½ Tbsp filtered water½ Tbsp lemon juice, freshly...

2 Easy Ways To Eat More Liver

Written by b-better on May 19, 2022. Posted in Family & Child Wellness, Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on 2 Easy Ways To Eat More Liver

Liver is one of those prized superfoods I wish I had introduced earlier into my kids’ diets. ⁣Liver has the highest source of bioavailable vitamin A, meaning it’s in a form (retinol) that can be directly used by the body unlike plant sources of vitamin A (carotene) which need to be converted to retinol.⁣ What is vitamin A good for?⁣⁣⁣✔️Epithelial integrity: skin, urinary tract, lungs, GI lining, blood brain barrier⁣⁣✔️Immunity & tissue repair: without it can get chronic infections like UTI’s & slow healing⁣⁣✔️Mucus formation in lungs, sinus cavities & mouth preventing...

Probiotic Rick Kefir Smoothie

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Probiotic Rick Kefir Smoothie

If you’re looking to add more probiotic-rich foods to your family’s diet, kefir is one of the easiest additions.⁣⁣⁣Milk kefir is a probiotic-rich drink made by fermenting milk kefir “grains” – a culture of beneficial bacteria and yeast – with dairy or coconut milk.⁣⁣⁣⁣If you’re sensitive to dairy or coconut milk, then water kefir is another option but you’ll need water kefir grains instead of milk kefir grains.⁣ Click the video below and be sure to try this recipe : ⁣The hardest part is getting kefir grains:⁣⁣⁣⁣In the UAE, join the UAE culture club on Facebook to find someone...

Hydration Tip

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Hydration Tip

Are you thirsty despite drinking plenty of water throughout the day? Do you find yourself avoiding water to prevent bathroom trips every 2 minutes? Drinking water does not necessarily mean you’re absorbing it. Please watch my video below for an easy tip on staying hydrated: Do you crave salty food and/or salt your food before even tasting it?⁣⁣These are classic signs of salt deficiency and a possible need for other electrolytes. ⁣⁣⁣⁣When you drop the intake of refined foods and start eating more whole foods, many feel better when they add salt back in.⁣⁣⁣⁣Why? Because when you...

Homemade Cough Remedy

Written by b-better on March 2, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Homemade Cough Remedy

When I have a cough, I reach for a demulcent which helps soothe irritated tissue and moisten the mucus membranes. A demulcent is indicated when there is a dry irritable cough with little expectoration. Expectorants increase the flow of mucus and help expel thick excess mucus from the lungs. Flaxseed is both a demulcent and an expectorant, and the below cough remedy has worked wonders for myself and my family. #foodismedicine Click the video tutorial below for the recipe and directions. bernadette.abraham_10000000_263556639206410_7114215222954918710_n-2 ⚠️ Please...