by John Brisson | Jun 22, 2023 | Magnesium
The mineral magnesium (mag) is essential in over 325 enzyme reactions in the body.1 It is used to regulate blood glucose levels in the body, and help prevent you from developing diabetes.2 Mag relaxes arteries that carry blood throughout the body, which lowers blood...
by John Brisson | Jun 17, 2023 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, Medications
Forty-eight percent of America suffers from heartburn at least once every month. Forty-eight percent! Some seek over-the-counter remedies, and others get medical advice from their doctors. Heartburn is caused by stomach acid in the esophagus, so if we reduce stomach...
by John Brisson | Aug 29, 2022 | Digestive Health
Leaky gut has become a buzzword over the past few years, so much so that most gastroenterologists scoff when the word is uttered. Many blogs are released by mainstream sources attempting to debunk the “myth” of having a leaky gut. Many research studies prove that...
by John Brisson | Mar 18, 2021 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, Medications
The Center for Disease Control reports that, on average, a doctor will see fifty patients each day. Each patient will average eight minutes with their doctor, and eighty-eight percent of patients that visit their doctor are prescribed medications.1 The patient leaves...
by John Brisson | Aug 20, 2019 | Digestive Health
Though the ingestion of plants may have many health benefits, for some people, their ingestion does have drawbacks, oxalates being one. Different plants contain types of prebiotic fiber, terpenes, and polyphenols that can benefit our health. Plants also contain some...
