Kidney Stones: Oxalates or Razor Blades? Which Is It?
Kidney Stones: Oxalates or Razor Blades? Which Is It? Kidney stones are one of the most painful conditions a person can experience. Many people describe the feeling as similar to tiny razor blades cutting through their body. But are these stones like razor blades, or is something else causing the...
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How 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...
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The 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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Mycotoxins & Hormone Disruption
Mycotoxins and Hormone Disruption Nobody likes to see mold in their home or on their food. Aside from being unsightly (and smelly), mold can damage your health. Certain types of mold can release toxins referred to as mycotoxins. When you ingest or inhale mold with mycotoxins, you put your health...
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Understanding Mycotoxins & Their Role in Allergic Reactions
Understanding Mycotoxins and Their Role in Allergic Reactions Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of molds that can grow on food crops, stored grains, and inside buildings. Mycotoxins can be harmful to your health in many ways, including causing allergic reactions and worsening asthma symptoms. If...
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Elevated Zonulin: Tight Junctions, Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disorders: What is the connection?
Elevated Zonulin: Tight Junctions, Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disorders: What is the Connection? What is Zonulin Zonulin is a protein that that controls the opening and closing of the tight junctions in the gut. In a healthy gut, the small space in between the tight junctions is used to transport nutrients...
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Is Your Colon a Bio-Brothel? Symptoms of Parasites That Nobody Wants to Talk About
Types of Parasites (I have what? Where?) First thing: have you eaten recently? Are you about to eat? If yes to either question, you may want to pause and wait to read this far away from mealtime. (more…)
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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly | Natural Sugars vs Added Sugars vs Artificial Sweeteners
Natural sugars vs added sugars vs artificial sweeteners Now, despite what our table listing various names for sugars (and explanation of what each one is) all sugars are created equal. What also matters is: Where they come from; and Their chemical composition. Let’s look at the three different types...
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