Previously I talked about prebiotics and probiotics. A quick recap - probiotics are live organisms (bacteria or yeast) that support our gut, by...
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Prebiotics vs Probiotics
Have you been hearing more about prebiotics lately? Maybe you're wondering if you really need both prebiotics and probiotics? The short answer...
What are Functional Medicine Tests?
Functional Medicine refers to getting to the root cause of symptoms or challenges, as opposed to a band aid
What about Supplements?
In an ideal world we would get all of our nutrients from our diet. But because our soil is depleted and we each have unique biochemical needs,...
Is Stress Hindering Your Health?
Stress affects us physically, mentally and emotionally. It can cause us to feel fatigued, become easily agitated, and experience tension or pain in...
SIBO
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) occurs as a result of excess bacteria in the small intestine. When the digestive system is functioning...
Collagen
Collagen supplements, powders, skincare products, it seems like collagen is everywhere. The word ‘collagen’ comes from an ancient Greek word meaning glue.
Virus Support
I'm hearing from clients that they or family members are getting colds and viruses - myself included. Welcome to cold and flu season! Because I...
Should We Take Probiotics?
Probiotics are live bacteria that line our intestinal tract, keep microbial balance and enhance our nutrient absorption. Do we really need to take...
Espresso for Digestive Support
Ever wonder how someone can drink an espresso after dinner and have no trouble sleeping? I’ve always considered myself sensitive to caffeine
Uric Acid
I’ve been intrigued learning more about the importance of testing uric acid levels. Uric acid has long been associated with things like gout and...
Inflammation
Some inflammation is necessary to stay healthy. For example, if you get an injury, white blood cells rush to the area resulting in swelling, redness...
Heart Health
With Valentine's Day and Heart Health Month falling in February, it seems like an ideal time to share healthy heart tidbits of information. Let's...
Healthy Holiday Tips
During this time of year it is easy to become stressed and overwhelmed. When we find ourselves stressed or in sympathetic dominance (i.e., fight or...
The Hypothyroidism Epidemic
It seems each year I am learning of more friends being diagnosed with an under active thyroid, referred to as “hypothyroidism.” Every cell in your...