Alison Birks, MS,AHG, CNS

06/23/2026

The extreme thinness trend is unhealthy. It needs to stop. We need to stop idealizing malnutrition!

This new celebrity body standard is particularly dangerous for women over 50.

06/02/2026

Don’t kid yourself—this stuff is not milk, it’s GMO, and it is not good for you!

Testing reveals unknown molecules and fungicide in Bored Cow dairy alternative; findings dispute claims that synthetic biology-produced dairy protein is identical to real dairy protein. A laboratory recently discovered 92 unknown compounds in an alternative dairy product produced using a “precisio...

03/19/2026

Want to know more about my practice?Podcast interview with Donyatta Small of “Let Care Speak”.

Alison's Bio:Alison Birks is a Clinical Herbalist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and author with 28 years of experience in therapeutic herbalism and holist...

03/07/2026

Hope to see you!

01/23/2026

This is a good overview of the new USDA dietary guidelines.

The newly released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines For Americans have generated quite a bit of buzz! This is the tenth iteration of the guidelines, updates to which have been released every five years beginning in 1980. While some recommendations have been carried forward from previous versions, th...

01/19/2026

https://lonestarkidsdds.com/the-hidden-effects-of-soft-foods-on-growing-jaws/ #:~:text=Key%20Takeaway,and%20lead%20to%20mouth%20breathing

Soft foods may be easier to eat, but they can affect how your child’s jaw, teeth, and airway develop. Learn how chewing supports healthy growth and what you can do to help.

12/16/2025

About the CNS credential

Certified Nutrition Specialists design individualized nutrition strategies to target root causes and promote optimal health.