As we move into summer, allergies are becoming worse than they were in the spring for some people. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to help support your body throughout the season. In this week’s show we’ll discuss what swarming summer allergies can look like, and give you some tips for reducing seasonal…
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Tips for Optimum Brain Health
As we age, many people start to notice that their memory and brain health decline. You may notice it become more difficult to learn new things, remember recent events, and/or remember names and faces. You should always check with your doctor if you notice sudden changes in memory or brain function to rule out any…
Bloating, Belching, Gassy…the Fix
Spore-based probiotics are becoming more popular, and for good reason. Research has shown promising results using spore-based probiotics to help promote a healthy gut, especially in conditions like SIBO and leaky gut syndrome. Although they are becoming more popular, many people don’t know what the difference is between spore-based probiotics, regular probiotics, and probiotic yeasts.…
Chasing Health at the Eleventh Hour
Many people wait until they develop a serious health condition to start taking better care of themselves, but prevention is often better and easier than treating a condition that has already developed. Eating a varied diet, avoiding gluten, dairy, and other inflammatory foods, getting exercise and sunshine, staying hydrated and getting enough sleep are great…
Is SIBO Driving Your IBS and Weight Gain?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, is a relatively common condition, and is believed by many experts to be one of the most common causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It has also been shown to contribute to weight gain. There are many things that can contribute to the development of SIBO such as poor…
How Does Gluten Affect the Thyroid?
Gluten sensitivities are becoming more common, but most people don’t know if they have a sensitivity. Continuing to eat foods you are sensitive to can lead to a wide variety of problems, and it can even contribute to some serious thyroid conditions. When you have a gluten sensitivity, the body identifies the gluten particles as…
Bad Breath… Need to Detox?
Bad breath is a common issue that can have several possible causes. These can include an oral issue such as gum disease or an infected tooth, blood sugar imbalances, kidney or liver issues, and certain infections. Increasing your body’s ability to detox may help with some of these issues. In this week’s episode we will…
How to Approach Arthritis and Inflammation
Arthritis and joint pain can be debilitating, and it’s often difficult to find the cause. Activity level, genetics, age, and nutrition all play a role, but more research is showing a link between inflammation and arthritis. Inflammation is believed by many experts to be one of the main causes for many of the chronic conditions…
Advanced Gut Health: How to Handle H. Pylori
We have discussed the importance of gut health many times and how much it affects your overall health. However, some people have cleaned up their diet and are taking probiotics, but they still struggle with gut issues. One possibility for this is a little-known parasite called H. pylori. H. pylori can cause many different symptoms…
Factors That Contribute to Weight Gain
With a new year beginning, many people make resolutions, with one of the most common ones being to lose a certain amount of weight or become more physically active. However, many people give up before January even ends, as losing weight can be difficult and frustrating, especially when you think you are doing everything right,…