Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics
While all these “biotics” may sound the same, they each have a specific job. Here’s what they do and where to find them. PREBIOTICS A prebiotic is an insoluble plant fiber that feeds the good bacteria in the gut. Fructooligosaccharides, inulin, and galactooligosaccharides are universally agreed-upon prebiotics. In particular, galactooligosaccharides (GOS) are the most advanced form of prebiotics which belong to a […]
Prevent and Protect Yourself Against Lyme Disease!
Lyme disease is the most common American tick-borne infectious disease, and often goes undiagnosed or becomes misdiagnosed. Each year, up to 300,000 new cases a year of Lyme disease diagnoses have been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 10 times what researchers previously thought. Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is caused by […]
Prevent and Protect Yourself Against Lyme Disease!
Lyme disease is the most common American tick-borne infectious disease, and often goes undiagnosed or becomes misdiagnosed. Each year, up to 300,000 new cases a year of Lyme disease diagnoses have been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 10 times what researchers previously thought. Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is caused by […]
How Heavy Metals Weigh on Your Body
Heavy metals can accumulate in the body, disputing an individuals’ homeostasis and lead to chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems, and even autoimmune diseases. The heavy metals that are believed to cause the most disease are: Toxins come from two sources: On one hand, humans via their metabolism can produce toxins. The other source of toxins is the […]
Take a Breath
Breathing should be simple, right? We may get so caught up in our day-to-day activities that we forget to breathe, or at least breathe well. As Dr. Andrew Weill, a pioneer of complementary and alternative medicine says, “If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how […]
10 Ways to Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month and the truth is, healthy aging doesn’t have to become a priority late in life. No matter how old you are, one of the best ways to stay healthy as you age is to prioritize preventive health. Here are 10 things you can start doing today to stay healthy, even […]
Not So Sweet: The Deal with Artificial Sweeteners
Splenda, Truvia, and Sweet’n’Low oh my! Artificial sweeteners can be found everywhere, so it’s no surprise that eight out of 10 Americans now consume some sort of artificial sweetener. But are you aware of what they can do to your health? What are artificial sweeteners in the first place? Artificial sweeteners may be made in a lab or they may […]
Improve Your Mood – 3 Situations, 3 Solutions
We’ve all been there: we’re doing fine and then out of seemingly nowhere, a mood hits us. Your mood is the nexus between environmental influences, life events, and your body. Here are three sour scenarios and how you can enter a better headspace. Scenario #1: You’re so stressed all the time. Sometimes feeling stressed comes second to another […]
Is SAD making you sad?
Is SAD making us sad? It may be the case. There is emerging evidence that the Standard American Diet (SAD), which is low in fiber and high in sugar and saturated fats, may initiate the inflammatory processes that leads to chronic illness, including worsened mental health. The harmful effects of our nutritionally depleted food are widespread. Children […]
5 Normal Symptoms that Shouldn’t be Considered Normal
Even though we live in our bodies 24/7, we sometimes dismiss some subtle signs and symptoms as just the “norm.” Here’s your chance to tune in with your body and make a practice out of it. Re-evaluate what “normal” means to you and what you want your new normal to be. Ignored health symptoms or […]