Nuvitru Wellness Blog

benefits of pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Why Chiropractors Are Great For Pregnancy

If you’ve been wondering why chiropractors are great for pregnancy, sit down with Dr. Lauren Allgood + I to discuss the benefits. This is something that she has a passion for and has seen the benefits firsthand with patients. Also, we’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness!

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worried about chlorine
Beauty/Household
Lahana Vigliano

Swimming In Chlorinated Water – Should You Be Worried?

It’s summertime, so you + the kiddos are swimming more than usual! I’ve gotten questions + concerns about being exposed to so much chlorine – is swimming in chlorinated water something you should be worried about? Let’s take a look into the chlorine in the

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cinnamon vanilla coffee
Smoothies
Lahana Vigliano

Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee

Do you ever have any recipes that you just wing it and they turn out to be so good…..well, this happened this morning. After my morning workout, I went to go blend up some protein goodness. I really didn’t know what I was in the

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collagen
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Collagen {Happy Gut, Healthy Hair + skin)

You’ve probably seen collagen recommendations in the health world nowadays. What is collagen? What can it do for you? Is this something you should have in your diet? We love collagen (I’ll come with my recommendation later in the blog) + it’s SO easy to

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kitchen gadgets you need, must have kitchen tools
Beauty/Household
Lahana Vigliano

13 Top Kitchen Essentials {MOST are under $30!}

Ever wonder what must-have kitchen essentials is in a nutritionist’s kitchen? Have you ever read recipes and you really wanted to create that recipe, but you find out you don’t have the kitchen equipment to make it? I mean you could always improvise, but certain

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Natural Cancer Support, Dr. Megan Ding
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Episode 70 : Natural Cancer Support w/ Dr. Ding

Natural cancer support is something that people yearn for when they’re going through this health condition. Dr. Ding doesn’t disappointment in today’s conversation! Learn all about natural cancer support today. Also, we’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness! Dr. Megan Ding is a board-certified and licensed naturopathic

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plant protein
Fitness
Lahana Vigliano

Looking For A Plant Protein?

You can ask my husband and he’ll tell you how picky I am about our food and our supplements. But, it’s a good picky. I look for quality + taste. I like to make sure there isn’t a million additives or preservations or artificial crap

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avocado chocolate truffles
Sweets
Lahana Vigliano

Avocado Chocolate Truffles

Ever just want something healthy, but sweet and full of good fats? If you said no, I’m not sure we can be friends. 😉 Three words – Avocado Chocolate Truffles! Let me just fill you in on the simple ingredients that are used in these

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is coconut oil bad
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Is Coconut Oil Bad?

If you’ve been fearing coconut oil ever since these latest coconut oil articles have been circulating, you’ve come to the right place. I’m putting an end to dietary dogma + sticking to my guns about real food + emphasizing diversity in everything you eat (even

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natural cleaner, best cleaner for hard water spots, remove hard water
Beauty/Household
Lahana Vigliano

Natural Cleaner For Hard Water Spots On Glass

Bathrooms aren’t my favorite room to clean aside from the hard water spots on the shower door. (Who likes to clean bathrooms though?) But, it’s even worse when something gets built up with dirt…..or hard water spots. I hate it. It totally makes your glass look

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best disposable diapers
Beauty/Household
Lahana Vigliano

Best Natural Disposable Diapers

Bringing a new baby in the world, your mind might be racing with all you need before that sweet bundle of joy arrives! Enter in your curiosity on natural disposable diapers. I’ve been there. I wanted to have all the baby gadgets to make being

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Salted Caramel Protein Shake
Smoothies
Lahana Vigliano

Salted Caramel Protein Shake

This salted caramel protein shake is delightful if you need a switch up from your normal smoothies! Smoothies are my favorite post-workout, addition to a meal, and/or snack. I’m all about learning how to switch it up! But, can I get a reward for being

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blueberry cassava pancakes, paleo pancake
Breakfast
Lahana Vigliano

Blueberry Cassava Pancakes

We love pancakes. It’s a classic weekend breakfast for our family, in addition to some eggs, bacon, kale. You know, allllllll the good stuff. So, this is why these blueberry cassava pancakes were on my docket. I’ve only played with cassava a handful of times

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pineapple glazed salmon
Seafood
Lahana Vigliano

Pineapple Glazed Salmon

Pineapple glazed salmon reminds me of of one of my favorite meals in Hawaii. There is something about a sweet delicious sauce on top of a piece of meat that makes my mouth water. In this case, we are using salmon, because honestly, salmon can

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healing diastasis recti
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

How To Heal Diastasis Recti w/ Olivia

Are you wanting to learn about how to heal diastasis? This annoying postpartum problem can make a mama’s tummy feel a little funny and exercising can be making it worse! Tune into today’s episode on how to heal diastasis and what you can do at

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red rasberry leaf tea benefits
Natural Remedies
Lahana Vigliano

Should You Drink Red Raspberry Leaf?

Red raspberry leaf tea is a pretty popular tea that is recommended to women, especially to pregnant moms, to help with labor and a healthy pregnancy. I wanted to dive into what studies are showing +  what I could scrounge up from a school books.

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birthday cake smoothie
Smoothies
Lahana Vigliano

Birthday Cake Smoothie

This birthday cake smoothie is hands-down one of my FAVORITES that I’ve made. SO. FREAKING. GOOD. Plus, this smoothie is full of healthy fats for you + quality protein. In this smoothie, I used my favorite Primal Kitchen Vanilla Whey! Whatever vanilla whey that you

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common female hormonal imbalances
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Most Common Female Hormonal Imbalances

Wondering what the top most common female hormonal imbalances are? We sit down with Dr. Shawn Tassone to talk more about this issue and what you can do! Also, we’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness! Shawn Tassone, MD PhD is a double boarded physician in Obstetrics

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instant pot chili
Beef
Lahana Vigliano

Instant Pot Chili

I couldn’t wait to whip up this instant pot chili! The best part is that the beef was barely thawed. This is why pressure cookers, like Instant Pot, are great because meat doesn’t have to be completely thawed for a delicious recipe to come together.

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gluten free chicken tenders
Poultry
Lahana Vigliano

Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

Crispy gluten free chicken tenders? Sign me up! This was something I’ve always wanted to figure out when we stopped eating wheat in the house. I would bread foods before, but the breading ALWAYS fell off by the time it was done. I was so

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dangers of acid reflux meds, natural heartburn relief
Natural Remedies
Lahana Vigliano

Heartburn + Downside of Acid Reflux Meds

Heartburn and GERD are very common complaints affecting millions of people. To me, that’s insane and the treatments for heartburn/GERD can be infuriating because it focuses on taking care of the symptoms – never getting down to the root cause and causing long-term digestive issues.

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essential oil for pregnancy and labor
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Essential Oils For Pregnancy and Labor

Did you know there are specific proven essential oils for pregnancy and labor? There are also essential oils you want to avoid or back off of. Amber Duncan is here today to educate and empower you from a professional aromatherapist and doula perspective. Essential oils

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homemade bug bite balm
Natural Remedies
Megan Hemling

Bug Bite Balm

It’s that time of year again, when everyone is “itching” to get outside and enjoy summer activities.  Speaking of itching, guess who else enjoys coming out this time of year?  Bugs!  As hard as we all try to avoid them, bug bites and bee stings

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Chronic Fatigue w/ Dr. Patel

Who loves their energy? I think we all do, so when you’re suffering from chronic fatigue – it’s a bummer! Dr. Patel and I are speaking on this topic today and so much more on how to get your health back and feeling good again!

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chicken stuffed sweet potatoes
Poultry
Lahana Vigliano

Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Oh man, this was exactly what I needed for lunch last week – chicken stuffed sweet potatoes. It was so quick to make, but so fulfilling and delicious! I seriously whipped one up in 10 minutes. I really feel that lunches are probably the hardest

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kombucha pops
Holidays/Seasons
Lahana Vigliano

Kombucha Popsicles

Kombucha popsicles = summer right around the corner! They are perfect to give to your little one during a hot day. Unfortunately, most popsicles that you’ll find in the store are filled with tons of sugar, artificial colors and flavors and high fructose corn syrup

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bacon broccoli frittata
Breakfast
Lahana Vigliano

Bacon Broccoli Frittata

We are obsessed with this bacon broccoli frittata recipe! This is a great recipe for breakfast or dinner (aka brinner!). It brings so many vegetables into the dish to create flavor and tons of nutrients! This is also a recipe that is fantastic for prepping

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