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 [...]
So, what does Fiber have to do with anything? Thoughts of Wool, Cotton, and Cardboard come to mind. Not very appetizing. Why is there so much discussion about adding more fiber to your diet? Plant fibers are so very important to our health. What is Dietary Fiber? Dietary Fiber, also known as roughage, is [...]
Your Digestive System and How it Works So, you are out to dinner! You take a bite of delicious food, you stop… you think… What happens to this food after I swallow? Doesn’t everyone think of this? To me, the GI system, which starts at the mouth and travels all the way to the [...]
Which Fish to Eat and & Which Fish To Avoid We have all been told that fish is healthy. It's an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids. With many benefits to the brain, heart & beyond. There is a lot of variety when it comes to fish. So which fish packs the best nutrition? [...]
Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body. Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body and is "the main structural protein". Over time lifestyle factors can cause reduced elasticity in cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and skin. This not only leads to wrinkles and decreased dermal matrix, but to soft tissue and joint discomfort (1). [...]
