Socrates was right! Health starts in your Gut!
Socrates was right! Health Starts in you Gut! Have you ever felt sluggish, foggy, or like your body isn’t operating at its best? These symptoms may have a root cause you haven’t considered: your gut. Gut health is at the core of overall well-being, yet environmental toxins and food-borne contaminants...
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 ReadingGut Health & Akkermansia – A Perfect Pairing
Gut Health and Akkermansia – A Perfect Pairing Your gut is at the center of your body and the center of your overall health and well-being. Within your gut reside trillions of microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Some of these microorganisms can be harmful (like viruses), while others are...
Continue ReadingZonulin = Leaky Gut = Leaky Brain = Leaky Mitochondria
Zonulin: Do You Know What Your Levels Are? What is Zonulin? Zonulin is a protein that plays numerous roles in maintaining the integrity of your gut lining. It controls the tight junctions between the cells in your intestines, which determine what substances can pass through the gut barrier and into your...
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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