Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
You open your eyes in the morning, only to feel like you didn’t sleep a wink – or, the sleep you did get didn’t seem…
Category: Gut
The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Aging Gracefully
“Aging is a fact of life. Looking your age is NOT!” – Dr. Howard Murad What truly helps slow down aging? Just as a tree…
What Type of Bread Should I Eat?
Legend has it that bread was originally discovered by accident. In Egypt, supposedly around 8,000 BC, someone left remnants from beer brewing out in the…
Your Guide to Seasonal Eating
Strawberry picking in July. Apple picking in September. Carving pumpkins in October. These are just a few common seasonal traditions surrounding food. Apart from participating…
What to Eat to Suppress Chronic Inflammation
“It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses” Dr. Andrew Weil As you may already know from…
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inflammation
“Inflammation is a big buzz word in the world of health now, and rightfully so. The word inflammation comes from the Latin word ‘inflammare’ meaning…
Plastic Invasion: Unmasking the Hidden Threat to Our Health
In today’s modern life, convenience often takes precedence over the hidden costs that come with it. One such hidden cost that has been silently infiltrating…
How to Live Young For As Long As You Live
I listened to an interesting podcast featuring the guru of Functional Medicine, Dr. Mark Hyman. He’s written numerous NY Times bestseller books (UltraMind Solution, UltraMetabolism…
3 Simple Hacks For Managing Your Blood Sugar
You just finished lunch. You grabbed a sandwich, an apple, and a bottle of OJ from a local spot with coworkers, but as you sit…
Drinking Alcohol: Understanding Organic, Biodynamic and Natural
Organic. Biodynamic. Natural. As you peruse the beer, wine, and liquor sections of your local grocery store, you may start noticing terms like these. Organic…
The Connection Between Oral Health and Chronic Disease
I listened to a podcast featuring Dr. Mark Burhenne, a functional dentist and author of the book 8-Hour Sleep Paradox – about sleep apnea. He…
4 Tips on Managing Alcohol Hangovers
“I’ve always taken my hangovers as a consequence, not as punishment” John Steinbeck “One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor!” Many of us have unfortunately…
How to Reduce Forever Chemicals from Your Life
It feels like every other week you need to be mindful of a new chemical with some long, hard-to-read name. A few years ago, it…
Powering Your Powerhouses: Fighting Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Science curricula and course requirements have changed throughout the years, but chances are you remember one core tenet: “The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the…
The “Island” of Your Gut: How Probiotics and Prebiotics Work to Boosts Your Health
Imagine a peaceful, remote island. Some islanders are the “good guys” — they till the soil, harvest the crops, fish and keep island operations running smoothly.…
What’s on Your Plate? 3 Simple Steps to Maintain a Healthy Weight
When you’re trying to lose or maintain your weight, it can be so tempting to look at all the trendy new weight loss hacks out…
What’s in a Label? What You Need to Know to Make Healthy Food Choices
What’s black, white, and red all over? The nutrition label on a pack of Twizzlers! Reading a nutrition label is a must-have skill in today’s…
The Truth about Fat: Less is NOT More
Diet culture has cycled through what feels like hundreds of trends: “Go keto and lose 10 lbs in a month!” “Only eat raw, never cooked…
What to Eat for Good Kidney Health
“What, did the failed Kidney say to the donor Kidney? I’m out; urine!” Let’s hope this joke never becomes a reality for us… Below your…
3 Cancer-Fighting Foods to Consider for Optimal Health
“You are what you eat,” as the popular saying goes. That rings all the more true when you consider your health—and particularly, your cancer risk.…