Valentine’s Day = Chocolate! And it’s not all bad for you!
1. Dark chocolate is nutritious: -11 grams of fiber -67% of the RDA for Iron -58% of the RDA for Magnesium -89% of the RDA for Copper -98% of the RDA for Manganese It also has plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium! 2. It is a powerful source of antioxidants Dark chocolate is loaded with organic […]
Importance of fiber!
The American diet is pathetic at best. Full of refined carbohydrates, processed grains, and sugary drinks, the average patient is more than likely to partake in their fair share of these non-food items which are most likely causing some if not all of the physical issues they are dealing with. However, the high starch and […]
Midnight in the Gut Garden of Good & Evil Bacteria
As humans, we are walking hosts for thousands of species of bacteria–mostly in our guts. This isn’t all bad. In fact, many species of bacteria are essential to our health, helping our bodies do things it may not effectively do on its own, such as aid in digestion and protect us from intestinal illnesses. But […]
Inflammatory Bowel
Inflammatory Bowel Inflammatory bowel disease is a major health problem that can disrupt and can dominate your life. I am sure you have done the supposedly right things and yet you are still sick and frustrated. You likely went to your primary care physician. You then went to a Gastroenterology. From there, you went through […]
What Causes Hormone Imbalance?
What Causes Hormone Imbalance? Whether it is infertility, depression, weight gain, or a variety of other health challenges, the root of most conditions is hormone imbalance. Hormones enable different parts of the body to communicate and control most major bodily functions, from basic needs like hunger, to complex systems like reproduction. Adrenal glands are located […]
Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune disorders are diseases of the immune system. They manifest in different ways, but all behave very similarly in the sense that the immune system becomes confused and begins attacking the body’s healthy tissues mistaking them for foreign invaders. Due to the lack of understanding of these diseases, conventional medicine works to treat the particular […]
Immune System
Many of your people face immune system challenges every day. Stress. inadequate sleep, poor eating habits, and general aging can leave people vulnerable and less equipped to fight off seasonal immune system challenges. Maintaining a strong immune system with nutritional and herbal supplements can prepare patients for daily stressors. What is the immune system? The […]
How does your Gut affects your skin?
The GI tract is made up of everything from the mouth all the way through to the anus. The body houses a variety of bacterial ecosystems. The gut, known as the small and large intestine, has its own microbiome of bacteria not found anywhere else in the body. There are over 400 bacterial species, mainly […]
Sugar is Killing us…
Sugar is driving the obesity epidemic. We’re consuming more sugar than ever – 152 lbs per person each year! Compare this to the 5 lbs of sugar that we each consumed in the year 1900, or even the 26 lbs of sugar we consumed in 1994. The intake of added sugars, such as from table […]
Sugars are hiding EVERYWHERE!
Sugars are hiding EVERYWHERE. Why? Because they make things taste better, or at least that’s what we think when our taste buds are used to consuming lots of sugar. If you’re not already, start reading labels, you’ll be surprised by the amount of sugar that you consume. Don’t be deceived by “natural” marketing. Even products […]