What is the Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that sits just below your Adam’s apple. It is a master gland that secretes hormones and is responsible for regulation of metabolism, growth and development, and influences nearly every physiologic process in the human body. When thyroid levels are out of balance, […]
Hi, I’m Kelli Cuda, a Family Nurse Practitioner that is beyond thrilled to begin my work at Leaves of Life, one of the most well-established healing clinics in the Columbus area. My journey all started as a student nurse at The Ohio State University Medical Center. I quickly realized that I was on the right […]
“My husband received laser allergy treatments at Leaves of Life. At the start of treatment, he was lactose intolerant, and had multiple environmental allergies that required him to take Claritin daily. After treatment, he’s no longer lactose intolerant, and his environmental allergies, while not completely gone, are much improved. He no longer has to take allergy medicine. […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup roasted, unsalted macadamia nuts 2 tsp avocado oil or macadamia nut oil 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 cup powdered erythritol sweetener 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp fine sea salt Flaked sea salt, for garnish Instructions: Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with […]
Ingredients: 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk 1 tbsp coconut vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 4 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp coconut flour (5 tablespoons) 1 tbsp golden flax meal 1/8 teaspoon fine Himalayan salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon Ghee or coconut oil for cooking Instructions: Measure out […]
Ingredients: 1 – 1/2 lb. fresh brussels sprouts 1/2 cup chopped pecans (more or less to taste) 4 tsp olive oil, plus a bit more to brush the baking sheet salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese If not using Gorgonzola, you can toss hot Brussels sprouts […]
Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 2 tbsp coconut flour 1 tbsp konjac powder (i.e. glucomannan) arrowroot powder, or more coconut flour 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 2/3 cup grass-fed unsalted butter at room temperature 7 tbsp golden erythritol to taste 1 tsp blackstrap molasses (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 2/3 cup Lily’s Sweets dark chocolate bar broken up […]
Ingredients: 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower – should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese ¼ cup mozzarella cheese 1 egg ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp basil or rosemary minced (or dry) ½ tsp oregano minced (or dry) 1/2 cup marinara sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1 cup diced bell peppers yellow, orange, red, green, or any combo of your choice 1/2 cup broccoli […]
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants — sliced 1/8″ thick (a mandoline creates perfect eggplant slices) Coarse salt 15 oz part-skim ricotta 1 large egg 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese — save some for topping 4 cups homemade tomato sauce or your favorite sauce 16 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese — shredded 2 tbsp parsley — chopped Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on a clean surface. Sprinkle […]
Ingredients: 5-6 cups of cauliflower florets (about 3-4 cups when “riced’). 2- 3 tbsp curry powder or curry seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp sea salt 2-3 tbsp olive oil for roasting 3/4 cup red onion chopped 1 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil […]
