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Inflammation, Obesity and Bacteria
Obesity has stolen national headlines as one of the most pressing health issues of our generation. It is clear that obesity is a multifactorial, complex process that spans genetics, culture, socioeconomic status, environment, beliefs, stress and more. Many facets are well understood about obesity, particularly the consequences, which we know […]
The Trouble with Gluten
Frozen waffles for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, pasta for dinner. Sounds about right, yes? This is typical nutrition for the standard American. We have been taught and conditioned to think that wheat is the ?staff of life?, and our purpose is to earn our daily bread. What if […]
Crohn’s Disease: A natural approach
I had the pleasure of interviewing Tristan Biesecker, of Biesecker Laboratories in Washington State. Tristan, along with his father and a talented crew of researches, are chipping away at the complex puzzle of Crohn’s and other inflammtory bowel conditions (IBD). Tristan also has a strong interest in effective, science based […]
What IS leaky gut?
Leaky gut is the not-so-new kid on the block, a stylish term that we hear a lot along with ?detoxification? ?adrenal fatigue? and ?inflammation?. Words that everyone uses without exactly understanding what they mean. Leaky gut, like all of the above-mentioned phenomenon, is a real-life thing. It very well could […]
The Steps of Restoring Your Gut Function
Whether you have a formal diagnosis of a gastrointestinal complaint such as Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Crohn?s, microscopic/collagenous/lymphocytic colitis, ulcerative colitis (UC), gastritis, ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulosis/diverticulitis, gastric or peptic ulcer; or if you suffer from more functional digestive complaints, such […]
Top Ten Best Foods for Digestive Health
When it comes to belly health and a gastrointestinal system functioning in tip-top shape, foods are not created equal! There are a wide variety of foods that will help your digestive system in a myriad of ways. I have created a list for you of my top ten favorite foods […]