Akkermansia Benefits for Gut Health and More Contact Me Akkermansia at Fullscript The gut plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system, and Akkermansia may be one of the keys to keeping the gut healthy. Akkermansia, or Akkermansia muciniphila, was only discovered in 2004 and has been getting a lot of attention ever since. [...]
Holistic Allergy Remedies: Natural Ways to Find Relief. Allergy season can be a challenging time for many of us. While medications can be effective, they often come with unwanted side effects. If you're looking for natural ways to find relief from allergies, then you're in luck. In this newsletter, we'll explore some holistic allergy remedies [...]
Spring Cleaning: Taking care of your mind, body, and home. Spring is a time to refresh and rejuvenate. Spring cleaning is a perfect opportunity to declutter, organize, and start fresh. In this newsletter, we'll share some tips and tricks for spring cleaning your mind, body, and home. Spring Cleaning for Your Mind: Meditate/Breathe: Take a few minutes [...]
Perimenopause is a normal part of the aging process for women and will affect each woman differently. Part of demystifying perimenopause means understanding what is normal for you. Education and awareness are the first steps to understanding potential changes in the body during this transitional phase in life. If you have additional questions after reading [...]
The 4Rs of Gut Healing 1. Remove: The first step is to remove pathogens and inflammatory triggers that are associated with increased intestinal permeability. 2. Replace: The second step is to replace these with nutrients in the diet that help to reduce inflammation and optimize digestive health. 3. Reinoculate: The third step is to reinoculate [...]
Longevity and Healthy Aging Healthy biological aging and longevity involve extending an individual’s lifespan and improving health and quality of life while aging. Both genetic and environmental factors, such as diet and lifestyle, may be involved in the process of biological aging. Aging and chronic disease Age-related chronic diseases include cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart disease [...]
Is Dysbiosis Wreaking Havoc on Your Health? Simply put, Dysbiosis is when there is a gut imbalance. When the 100 trillion or so microorganisms living in your gut are thrown out of balance they can create an atmosphere vulnerable to disease and other ill effects. The one thing I want you to learn here is [...]
Are you finding it hard to get the recommended daily intake of fiber? What is recommended? According to the Institute of Medicine: Soluble and insoluble are the two types of fiber. Both are healthy bulk that feeds the good bacteria in your large intestine. Soluble fiber is good at helping you feel fuller while eating, [...]
Cortisol Balance: Find Out How it Affects Your Health Have you ever wondered why you get a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, or begin to sweat more when you’re anxious or nervous? These physical symptoms are a result of a hormone in your body known as cortisol. While this type of reaction feels uncomfortable, cortisol [...]
It's that time of year again. Seasonal allergies are sometimes dismissed as a common nuisance; however, they can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life. If you experience seasonal allergies, it’s important not to underestimate their severity and the importance of managing the condition in order to obtain relief and improve your [...]
