Health Blog
A SUNNY WORKOUT IS BEST FOR YOUR HEART
Want to get fit? Check your vitamin D levels. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) may well be linked to serum vitamin D levels. A study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (October 30, 2018), looked at data from nearly 2,000 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Survey. Subjects were between the ages of 20 and […]
Read MoreEmulsifiers and Thickeners — Are They Hampering Your Gut Health?
Even though you’re eating Paleo, have you noticed some emulsifiers and thickeners, like gums and soy lecithin, sneaking their way into your foods? That’s because more than a dozen of these sketchy ingredients are currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Although they’re “generally recognized as safe,” new data concerning these ingredients might make […]
Read MoreWhy EMR Radiation is Killing Us and What We Can Do
What is EMR? Electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) from cell phones, computers, appliances, power lines, GPS, TVs, E-pass and WiFi damage our DNA. Cell phones, cordless phones, GPS, all wireless devices, appliances, power lines, smart-meter networks and cell towers generate non-ionizing radiation from magnetic fields. EMR is a form of energy commonly known as “electropollution” and it […]
Read MoreMy Breast Implants Were Killing Me: What is Breast Implant Illness?
Many women with breast implants are finding themselves spiraling into a state of chronic illness, and many in the medical community refuse to acknowledge the connection. Breast implant illness is a process by which vague and chronic symptoms develop following breast augmentation with silicone or saline implants. The symptoms can develop within days or decades […]
Read MoreExercise Your Guts Out
Exercise is good for us, yes? With its wide-range of benefits that include supporting heart, muscle and bone health, the short answer is yes. But could there be repercussions in over-exercising? For some people, yes; intense exercise can lead to leaky gut. In the literature, it is referred to as “exercise-induced gut permeability,” and the mechanism […]
Read More4 WAYS REFINED SUGAR IS HINDERING YOUR HEALING
It’s the villain of the health and wellness world. It’s sneaky, and hides in all sorts of non-Paleo foods. It’s cheap, addictive and blended into just about everything on supermarket shelves today. That’s right—it’s sugar. And it’s seriously bad news for anyone who’s trying to feel better, sleep better, or heal from any type of […]
Read MoreIMPACT OF DIET ON BABY’S MICROBIOME
Whether you’re a would-be parent or your newborn is already safely in your arms, the joy and wonder of having a new member in your family can be truly exhilarating. But what most parents may not take the time to think about is the impact a baby’s diet has on their microbiome. The importance of […]
Read MoreDO YOU HAVE LEAKY BRAIN?
The NIH estimates that 20% of Americans have a diagnosable mental disorder, at a cost of $201 billion per year. The most common maladies are depression and phobias. In 2014, the CDC issued a report indicating that the U.S. suicide rate reached 13 per 100,000, the highest it had been since 1986. We are beginning to look at systemic inflammation and […]
Read MoreDETOX YOUR FAT CELLS
A quick internet search on the causes of obesity would lead one to believe this epidemic is simply due to poor diet and lifestyle choices such as too much junk food, food addiction, or overeating without exercising enough to balance energy intake. Genetics have also been implicated in the obesity discussion, making obesity a multifactorial […]
Read MorePROBIOTICS FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT
You have already heard about washing your hands, getting plenty of rest, getting your vitamin D and eating a diet rich in antioxidants and various botanicals such as Echinacea, Astragalus, Elderberry and mushroom blends, but what other immune-boosting tactics might be missing from your medicine cabinet? To keep the immune system running strong, there might […]
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