Your Gut Is the Root Cause of Your Chronic Inflammation (And Why Wasn’t it Tested)
Table of Contents Why Nobody Tests Your Gut What Is Leaky Gut How Inflammation Spreads Complete Testing Protocol Healing Your Gut Order Testing Why Hasn’t Your Gut Been Tested? You’ve been sick for years. Maybe it started with digestive issues—bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements. Or maybe it started differently: Chronic fatigue that never lifts Brain fog and difficulty concentrating Anxiety or...
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Butyrate and Brain Health: The Gut Compound That Could Save Your Memory Your gut might be screaming warnings about Alzheimer’s disease—right now—and you’re not hearing them. That “gut feeling” isn’t just metaphorical. It’s a sophisticated communication network that could hold the key to preventing cognitive decline, and it all comes...
Continue ReadingRed Meat Allergy – Understanding Alpha-gal Syndrome, IgG Sensitivities, IgE Allergies and Mast Cells
Understanding Alpha-gal Syndrome, IgG Sensitivities, IgE Allergies, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Have you ever felt sick after eating certain foods, but not immediately? Or maybe you’ve had rashes, stomach pain, or even trouble breathing and couldn’t figure out why? You’re not alone. More and more people are dealing...
Continue ReadingElevated Zonulin & Alzheimer’s – Is There a Connection?
Elevated Zonulin and Alzheimer’s – Is There a Connection? Memory, thinking, and behavior are all impacted by Alzheimer’s—a truly heartbreaking disease. The cause is under investigation by scientists; they’re looking for answers. One area they’re exploring is zonulin. Your gut’s cells stick together thanks to zonulin, a protein that regulates...
Continue ReadingHistamine and the Gut: What You Need to Know
Histamine and the Gut: What You Need to Know The body’s resident protector, histamine, works overtime to safeguard our health by regulating immune responses and promoting healthy digestion – a true all-around defender. Histamine is a game-changer in our bodies, but its balance is everything – when it gets out...
Continue ReadingOxalates and Their Impact on Health: What You Need to Know
Oxalates and Their Impact on Health: What You Need to Know Chances are, you don’t give oxalates much thought daily, but these tiny troublemakers can throw our health for a loop. Have you ever wondered what oxalates are and how they figure into your health picture? Let’s examine these tiny...
Continue ReadingGut Health and Arthritis: Exploring the Link Between Gut Dysbiosis and Joint Pain
Gut Health and Arthritis: Exploring the Link Between Gut Dysbiosis and Joint Pain The connection between gut health and overall wellness has gained significant attention recently, particularly in chronic conditions like arthritis. While joint pain and inflammation might seem unrelated to gut health, emerging research suggests otherwise. Scientists are finding...
Continue ReadingWhat is Calprotectin and Why is it Important to Check Your Levels
What is Calprotectin, and Why is it Important to Check Your Levels? What Is Calprotectin, and Why Is It Necessary to Check Levels? Pinpointing its source can be tricky when something goes awry with our digestive tract (GI). Enter Calprotectin: an effective biomarker of inflammation released during times of inflammation...
Continue ReadingSocrates 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...
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