Millions of people are struggling with gut issues daily and don’t even realize it. Whether it’s occasional digestive issues or serious malabsorption problems, there is a critical lack of awareness of the causes and consequences of poor digestive health. Some of the major causes lie in our modern diets and lifestyles. Listen to my podcast for more information!
Read MoreIn terms of their role in enhancing gut health and subsequent overall long-term wellness, probiotics are currently high on our radar. Significantly less emphasis is placed on the importance of prebiotics in this digestive health and healing domain. Probiotic-rich kombucha and kimchi are now available in every standard supermarket, but we know little of the importance of prebiotics. The reality is that our Western diets don’t contain anywhere near enough of either.
Read MoreNot only is our food supply void of nutrients as a result of over-processing and over-farming, but we no longer have the healthy gut bugs required to absorb the little nutrition we get. To make matters worse, we cannot produce such vitamins as folate, B12, and K2. These nutrients require these friendly bugs for production.
Read MoreDiets vary from those reliant on “fat-free” food options to the old Atkins-version of the Ketogenic diet. The first leaves us hungry and obsessively craving food. The later results in a gaping nutritional void and clogged arteries. I believe that the secret to sustainable weight loss and long-term health incorporates the best of both philosophies. Watch my Vlog for more info!
Read MoreLyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria which is transmitted by a tick or insect bite. The majority of cases of Lyme are due to a bite from a type of deer tick known as the black-legged tick, which can carry and pass on bacteria known as Borrelia Burgdorferi. However, according to the Michigan Lyme Disease Association, it’s been found that other insects such as mosquitoes, spiders, and fleas can also spread this disease.
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