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…
Yin and Yang : A Basic Introduction
Chinese Medical theory, though scientific in its own right, is built on a foundation of ancient philosophical thought. Many of these ideas are based on observations of nature and are the reason why Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM ) has remained a truly holistic approach to health and well being.
Practical Tips for Detoxing Through Your Skin
Believe it or not, your skin is considered to be the largest organ of your body. We usually think of our skin as a barrier, keeping microbes out and our body parts in. It wraps us in an outer shell that has become such a part of us, we forget it has the capacity to selectively allow…
10 Stoic Quotes That Will Cause You To Smash Your Mental Blocks
Stoicism has been used most effectively by both slaves and Emperors. By athletes and business executives. By fighter pilots taken captive. By people from every walk of life you could think of for thousands of years. In other words, as Ryan Holiday would say, it works. Yes, it’s a philosophy. But it’s more like an operating system…
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.
5 Kitchen Must Haves for Healthy Living
You may think healthy living in the kitchen is solely based on the physical food you eat; but, have you ever considered if the item you’re cooking IN is impacting your body? Because guess what, it is! The item you cook in may be releasing extremely harmful toxins into your delicious meal causing your healthy…
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…