Introducing BiomeFx: An Evolution in Functional GI Testing
BiomeFX Presentation BiomeFX Q&A Webinar Stool testing has been a staple in…
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Breaking Open the Heart – Part 1: Fear & Loathing in American Suburbia
“To become equal to the dream sewn within us, our heart must…
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.…
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?
Favorite Family Recipe (that your child will love)
Do you have a favorite family recipe that is super simple? Cooking should be simple. It should be simple enough that we won’t spend hours preparing our food in the kitchen. Simple enough that there are no weird or exotic ingredients that we are not familiar with. Simple and tasty enough that even the pickiest…
The Sun Sessions Part Two: Chronobiology
Hello, I’m Jason Boyd from Bio+Logical Health and Nutrition. I’d like to welcome you to session two of the Sun Sessions. Today we’re going to be talking about chronobiology, or the biological timekeeping structures – or biological clocks – in the human organism that have profound influences on our health. Chronobiology Chronobiology is a relatively…
7 Ways to Raise Your Vibration
“If you want to find the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” – Nikola Tesla. “I think happiness is what makes you pretty. Period. Happy people are beautiful. They become like a mirror and they reflect that happiness.” – Drew Barrymore
How Plastic Can Mess With Your Hormones and Contribute To Chronic Health Issues
We Already Know Plastics Are A Nightmare For Our Environment. When most of us think of plastic, we think about the outrageous amount of pollution that’s piling up in all corners of the earth.
How to Supercharge Your Fermented Foods
Have you jumped into the fermented foods craze yet? Fermented foods are hot right now, and for good reason. They can improve digestion, support healthy gut flora and even help you look and feel better. But did you know you can supercharge your fermented foods? Yes, that’s right. You can power-pack your homemade fermented foods to…
6 Sleep Tips for the Entire Family
It’s getting close to that time of year when we get the announcement from my kid’s school about standardized testing. We are told that the children should get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on the days of the test. Really, just those couple days a year are important? I know they…
How Partner Yoga Can Bring You Closer Together
Many people view the practice of yoga as a discipline used only to connect the body & mind. It’s also a fantastic way to calm the nerves and allow one to become more centered. In fact, the word ‘yoga’ in sanskrit means to ‘yoke’ or to bring together. A great way to take this self-centering practice one…
3 Pro Tips to Travel Like a Health Boss
Travel and Health: Having good health is what allows you to travel the world, to see amazing sites and live out your dreams. Health gives us the foundation to live life in full color. But traveling can also wreak havoc on our health…
Testing Positive
This is a simple trick for enhancing your happiness, your health, and your performance. I learned to keep a poker face while racing bicycles. To survive for any length of time in the professional peloton, you had to. If your expression showed any hint of discomfort
Creating Core Values
What Are Core Values? A core value is something that you personally find important to you. I want to be very clear about the difference between a core value and what we would call a social idealism or a pan-social value.
Is Cold Laser Therapy BS or Really the Wave of the Future?
Cold Laser Therapy for fat loss? Lasers for hair regeneration? For brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases? Autism? To promote sports performance enhancement? Stronger muscles with more endurance? Repair from surgeries faster? Stimulate stem cells?
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…
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.