The Truth About Red Light Therapy: How It Helps Depression, Anti-Aging, Wound Healing, and Gut Health
The Truth About Red Light Therapy: How It Helps Depression, Anti-Aging, Wound Healing, and Gut Health Red light therapy (RLT) has been making waves in wellness. You may have heard claims that it can help with depression, promote anti-aging, speed up wound healing, and even support gut health. But is...
Continue ReadingFood Allergies & Sensitivities: What’s the Difference and Why Choose Cyrex?
Food Allergies and Sensitivities: What’s the Difference and Why Choose Cyrex? Food plays a huge role in our lives. It nourishes our bodies, brings people together, and sparks joy. However, certain foods can cause more harm than good for some people. If you’ve ever heard terms like “food allergy” or...
Continue ReadingMycotoxins: Are They Neurotoxic?
Mycotoxins…. Are They Neurotoxic? Mycotoxins warrant special consideration when discussing health risks. Produced by molds and fungi, mycotoxins are toxic substances with devastating consequences on human bodies—specifically the nervous system. Studies increasingly link mycotoxins with Alzheimer’s disease (ALZ) and other neurodegenerative conditions. What Are Mycotoxins? Mycotoxins are natural chemicals produced by...
Continue ReadingThe Ups and Downs of Cortisol
Ups and Downs of Cortisol Hormones are powerful messengers that control virtually every aspect of our bodies’ functioning, from mood and energy levels to sleep quality and stress relief. One such hormone for managing stress and energy is cortisol; just like everything in life, cortisol has its ups and downs;...
Continue ReadingWhat Your Stool Says About You
What Your Stool Says About You You may not think about it every day, but your stool (or poop) can tell you a lot about your health. Everything from its color, shape, consistency, and even the smell can give clues about what’s happening inside your body. Your stool can sometimes...
Continue ReadingHow Mycotoxins Impact Mental Health: Symptoms, Risks, & Prevention
How Mycotoxins Impact Mental Health: Symptoms, Risks & Prevention Mycotoxins, produced by specific mold and fungus, have long been recognized to pose physical health threats like allergies or respiratory difficulties. Still, recent evidence points toward mycotoxins also having significant psychological health ramifications such as depression, anxiety, brain fog, insomnia, etc. This...
Continue ReadingThe Hidden Connection Between Seed Oils and Mycotoxins: What’s Lurking in Your Food?
The Hidden Connection Between Seed Oils and Mycotoxins: What’s Lurking in Your Food? Oil is a foundational ingredient for nearly every cooked food and cuisine, from appetizers to main dishes and desserts. If you make something with heat, you’re likely using oil. If you eat salad, your dressing will have...
Continue ReadingEnteric Nervous System (ENS) | Your Second (Irritable) Brain and IBS
Enteric Nervous System (ENS) | Your Second (Irritable) Brain and IBS If you’ve ever suffered from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know it’s no joke. Cramping, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain can make your life a living hell and disrupt your day-to-day activities. It’s estimated that about 10-15% of...
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