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Microbiome Part 3: Gut-Brain Connection
All right. We are onto the next subject, and one that often gets overlooked when we’re talking about microbiome, or gut health, or any of those topics, is the link to the brain. There’s a term that you as the reader might have come across in the past.
March 14, 2018
Microbiome Part 2: Leaky Gut
All right. We have a very popular topic here to talk about in the functional health world, and that is “leaky gut”. I’ll put that in quotes also because that’s a commonly thrown around term where I don’t know if people who use it often even understand really what it means or what it is. Before we go further, what is leaky gut, as defined from a biological standpoint?
March 7, 2018
Microbiome Part 1: What Is It?
So we’re gonna start with the basics. What is the ‘microbiome,’ and I put that in quotes, because that word is used a lot. When someone says ‘microbiome’ or we read ‘microbiome’ on something, what, exactly, does that mean?
February 28, 2018
A Brief History and Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
There is a lot to be learned from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is a system that has survived for nearly 2,000 years because it works. It will continue to survive and, in fact, thrive as we apply science and rigor to it and discover that there is a great deal of wisdom in a system which has long held that the mind, body and spirit are all integral to health and well being.
January 24, 2018
The Magic of Milk Thistle
Ask any natural healthcare practitioner what they would recommend for a liver condition and chances are, one of the first things that come to mind is milk thistle. It’s safe, easy to use, well tolerated and is readily available as either a stand-alone herb or used in many liver support products.
January 22, 2018
Heart Bottom Syndrome… A Heart You’ll Definitely Want to Break
One of the most common questions I’m asked by my female clients is ‘how can I get my body back after having my baby? I feel so weak and my butt is really flattening out!’ ‘THAT’S ME!’ you might be screaming at your screen right now, but don’t you worry – it can be addressed!
January 11, 2018
Busy Mom’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
The holidays can be such a wonderful time of year while at the same time the most stressful time of the year. There are the
December 17, 2017
6 Mindset Shifts for more Joy, Energy and Happiness this Holiday Season
6 Mindset Shifts for more Joy, Energy and Happiness this Holiday Season 1. Fill your own cup before you fill the cup of others. Your
December 15, 2017
Case Study: How Ava Overcame Life-long Pet Allergies With THIS Probiotic!
Amazing!!! After being on Megaspore for a year, My asthma has decreased dramatically! I went for two years without needing the steroid inhaler even once, and I have been able to be around cats and dogs with no asthma at all!
March 5, 2017
Autoimmunity and the Microbiome
What causes autoimmunity? There are many factors involved in the development of autoimmune conditions; ranging from chemical toxicants, heavy metals, viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, emotional stress, and even prescription drug use.
February 23, 2017
IBS? Your Doctor Might Be Missing This Cause
IBS? Your Doctor Might Be Missing This Cause. Between 24 and 45 million people in America suffer from IBS, according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
September 8, 2016
Chronic Fatigue Isn’t All In Your Head – It’s In Your Gut
Physicians have been mystified by chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest. There are no known triggers, and diagnosis requires lengthy tests administered by an expert.
July 13, 2016
Leaky Gut, Inflammation and the Gut-Brain Connection
Leaky Gut, Inflammation and the Gut-Brain Connection. Can “special” probiotics aid in brain function, cravings and more? Joe Rignola: An interesting study that he’s working on. Do you want to talk about that a little bit? You can mention names here I think.
July 3, 2016
High “Bad” Cholesterol? Good. You may live longer!
It should come as no surprise to readers of this blog that cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease. New research, published in the British Medical Journal, not only confirms this, but goes a step further. A team of researchers from around the world analyzed studies involving over 68,000 participants. Their findings?
June 28, 2016
Microbiome Series: “Ground Zero” of All Chronic Health Issues, Part 2
Microbiome Series: “Ground Zero” of All Chronic Health Issues, Part 2. Gain FREE access to the entire Microbiome Series by becoming a Free Member!
June 10, 2016
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