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Foods that Might be Harming Your Health: Spinach – Part 2
For the new year, many people consume more greens, including spinach, trying to be healthy. Spinach is a “healthy” source of greens that people frequently add to their smoothie for its perceived health benefits. I love creamed spinach myself. In the past, I often...
The Vicious Cycle of Poor Gut Health and Stress
Are you stressed out because of your gut health, or is your gut health causing your stress? For gut health coaches, this is our version of the chicken or the egg dilemma. So how does this cycle begin, and more importantly, how do we end it? Stress...
Why Antacids Like TumsTM May Worsen Your Health Over Time
According to the American College of Gastroenterology[1.https://gi.org/topics/acid-reflux/], sixty million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and fifteen million Americans experience heartburn every single day. That’s a lot of people! When looking...
Optimal Health Blueprint
The standard American diet lacks many nutrients that we need for optimal health. Though we have access to a wide variety of foods in our grocery store that are nutrient-dense, many choose fast food convenience in our fast-paced modern world. Many Americans eat...
Five Reasons to Lower Your Dose of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a superior micronutrient and great antioxidant, it can donate one of its electrons to neutralize a free radical, and some say that going without it could be lethal, but what happens when you take too much of it? There is new evidence coming out that...
Foods that Might be Harming Your Health – Chocolate – Part 1
Diet is very subjective, and how people react to the food that we eat is determined by many factors. Genetics, epigenetics, environment, gastrointestinal system functionality, immune system health, and your microbiome all influence how reactive you are to the food...
Detoxing from Heavy Metal Accumulation with Oral Glutathione
Every once in a while, I come across a client who is sensitive to antioxidants—particularly oral Glutathione. If they take a large dose of Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA), Vitamin C, or especially a quality liposomal glutathione supplement, they will soon begin to feel...
Does Frequent nnEMf Radiation Exposure Effect Our Microbiome Health?
Many people love the convenience of the Internet of things in their modern lives. How much do you rely on your cell phone and wireless technology to improve your quality of life throughout the day? Having your thermostat connected to your router, which you can...
Five FODMAPs That You Might Surprise You
Are you following a low FODMAP diet to improve your gut health? There are some hidden FODMAPs that might not show up on the popular lists. Here are some of the lesser known FODMAPs that could be preventing you from achieving your optimal gastrointestinal function:...
5 Easy Ways to Relieve Chronic Constipation
Constipation is uncomfortable, it increases your risk of appendicitis, metabolic disorders like obesity and/or diabetes, and even increases your risk of cancer. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are some easy ways...
Harmoni Pendant: A Case Study on Predatorial Marketing Tactics and the People who Enable Them
When I see a product like the Harmoni Pendant, I ask myself how a product like this was able to get onto the market. Who is to blame? Is it the founder? Maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he honestly believes in this stuff, and despite having a...
Is Inulin Good for Dysbiosis? A Cautious Recommendation
Prebiotics are various compounds in our food that stimulate the growth of microorganisms. Using prebiotics to hopefully improve your microbiome's health should be utilized with the upmost caution if you are suffering from digestive issues. You do not want to use the...