What Is Grounding? Grounding, also known as earthing, is the practice of reconnecting your body to the Earth’s natural electric charge. By making direct contact with soil, grass, sand, or conductive surfaces, you allow your body to absorb free electrons that may help reduce inflammation and promote healing. The Science […]
The vagus nerve doesn’t typically get a lot of attention in conventional medicine, but it actually plays a vital role in orchestrating your body’s response to stress and inflammation. And it doesn’t stop there: The vagus nerve also influences gut health, immune function and more! Poor vagus nerve tone can […]
It’s no surprise that maintaining heart health is vital for overall well-being and longevity. When your heart is working well, you have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes – the two leading causes of death worldwide. In this article I want to present you […]
All About Serotonin, The Happy Hormone! Many of us are making plans for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling year and investing in the tools to make that happen. However, January’s shorter days, colder temperatures, and reduced time outside put many people at risk for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Studies show […]
The Ultimate New Year Sugar Cleanse The holidays are the perfect time to unwind and spend some much-needed time with friends and family, but they also happen to be loaded with sugar. From homemade baking to treats at the office, it is easy to overindulge. Thankfully, the new year is […]
PCOS + Gut Health: What You Need To Know Up to five million women in the U.S. have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but this condition remains frustratingly difficult to diagnose and treat. One study found that 70% of women with PCOS haven’t been diagnosed, so they continue to experience debilitating […]
Have you ever found yourself wishing someone “happy holidays” while you feel anything but happy inside? Here are some ways that you can up the happiness quotient.
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: An Approach That Works Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is an undiagnosed condition caused by an excess of bacteria in the small intestine. The results of this bacteria overgrowth can be profound and lead to intestinal damage and nutritional deficiency. However, despite the far-reaching implications, many […]
The Facts About Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a general term for a range of conditions characterized by having excess fat deposits in your liver. As the name implies, this liver condition occurs in people who drink little to no alcohol. However, many other lifestyle […]
Constantly Bloated? Time To Get To The Root Cause Bloating is a very common condition that most people experience at some point. When you’re bloated, your stomach feels tight, full, and sometimes painful. Often, we feel bloated after a large meal, and the discomfort is only short-term. Other times, bloating […]
