What is dysbiosis? Biosis means way of life. In dysbiosis, the “dys” in dysbiosis means bad or abnormal. More specifically, dysbiosis refers to an imbalance in our micro-organisms that can…
What’s in chocolate that is good for us? Cacao-Concentrations of >70% are most beneficial Flavonoids-antioxidants such as epicatechin, catechin, and procyanidins Contains Vitamin D Why should we eat chocolate?…
Background: Fermented foods have been used historically in many cultures to improve health and preserve foods. While losing popularity with modern processing and additive preservatives, 90% of fermented foods…
What is the Connection between the Gut and Brain? The connection is known as the gut–brain axis or GBA. The connection is complex, yet so real, that the gut…
Why is supporting my gut important? An intact intestinal mucosa acts as both the barrier to a hostile environment and transport mechanism It produces ¾ of your body’s neurotransmitters…
What is bone broth? A liquid broth made from roasted animal bones and connective tissue made by boiling them for a long time Typically 8-12 hours for traditional stove…
Most of us know that sugar is not really good for us….so why can’t we resist it? IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT! Sugar is highly addictive…even more so than opioids…
Hippocrates: “All disease begins in the gut” What is it? Microbiome…sounds small, doesn’t it? However, in our gut, alone, our microbiome weighs about 5 lbs. and lives in our…
