We all know how important it is to take care of our skin, but did you know there's a connection between gut health and skin health known as the gut-skin axis? In recent studies, researchers found a connection between the gut microbiome and inflammatory skin issues...
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Food Sensitivity Testing: Important Things to Know
If you are considering undergoing food sensitivity testing, there are a few important things you should know before deciding whether to test and how to get the full benefit of testing. Leaky Gut Intestinal permeability, or leaky gut, is the main cause of the...
Detox Your Life: 6 Tips To Commit To a Happier, Healthier You in 2021
You know what they say: New year, new you! Health and fitness is at the top of the resolution list and is unfortunately often the first to go. More than 50% of adults make a resolution related to health and fitness and on average, less than 10% keep it. Your body and...
Balancing Stomach Acid Naturally and Dangers of Blocking It
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux or heartburn, is a painful condition where stomach acid is backed up into the esophagus. If you experience symptoms of acid reflux, you may experience a burning in the upper part of your chest. Other...
TLC for a Happy, Healthy Gut
A healthy gut is the power center of a healthy body. There are more organs in this system than any other system. It keeps things moving in the right direction. Regular bowel movements are the cornerstone of good health as can ensure proper detoxification...
Don’t Write Lectins Out of Your Diet… Yet
Benefits of Lectins Lectins are proteins that bind carbohydrates. By binding to carbohydrates during digestion, they reduce the glycemic effects of food. By stabilizing blood sugar, there may be benefits such as weight loss, sustained energy, improved focus, and...
Anxiety or Digestive Issues? Start by Testing Your Micronutrients
Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are the building blocks for good health. Without proper nutrition, many people can experience chronic symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues and more. Knowing how your body is absorbing (or not absorbing)...