by sgannon | May 5, 2026 | Optimal Wellness
I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Jeffrey Bland speak recently. It was inspiring! Dr Bland is the father of Functional Medicine, and the originator of the for 4R protocol for a healthy gut (Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair). At the age of 79 he is sharp,...
by sgannon | Mar 25, 2026 | Optimal Wellness
2026 EWG’s Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen Vegetables and fruit provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber- all things our bodies rely on to stay healthy. We have talked a lot about the gut microbiome, and how prebiotics, probiotics & postbiotics influence...
by sgannon | Oct 8, 2025 | Optimal Wellness
Have you been curious about continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) people are wearing on the back of their arms? CGMs provide real-time data on blood glucose (i.e., blood sugar) levels. While they were originally developed for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes,...
