The Gut is now considered the second brain by those in the medical society. A true phenomena that has taken the science community by storm! Yet, many of us are neglecting the health of our most important organ. It seems like we’ve forgotten all about it really. So, what are the main diseases that…
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Chipotle Lime Dressing
I LOVE creamy salad dressings! Creamy Caesar dressing, Ranch dressing, you name it! I love them all! The problem with most salad dressings, creamy or vinaigrette alike, is that if you buy them in a store they are usually loaded with rancid oils and preservatives. Definitely NOT good for your gut! After learning to make…
SIBO: Small Intestine Bacterial Disorder
More than ever, science, the media and the internet are pointing us toward gut health. The gut is comprised of the long pathway that goes from our mouths and comes out the other end. There are many disorders that can occur along this long stretch of digestive muscles and bacteria. One of them, which…
Do You Have a Candida Overgrowth?
I. What is a Candida Albicans Overgrowth? Candida is the name given to a family of fungi that are ever present in the human body. There are over 20 species of fungi that belong to this genus. An overgrowth of any one of these organisms will turn into a fungal infection called Candidiasis. The most…
Do You Have a Leaky Gut?
Do you have a leaky gut? Do you know what the term ‘leaky gut’ means? Those questions will be answered and so much more in this article. I. What is Leaky Gut? To start, let’s begin with a brief definition of the gut. The gut is your gastrointestinal tract. It begins in the mouth and ends…
Dysbiosis: Why You Need to Know About It
The human microbiome is a subtle and sensitive balance of microbes in your intestinal tract. These microbes that reside inside of your body can tend to have a finicky nature. They are wildly sensitive to the foods you eat, your environment, your stress levels and a host of other stimuli. Let’s talk about what…
STOP! Think Twice Before Using Your Favorite Nail Polish (Part 2)
If you missed Part 1 of this post series, please click HERE to READ IT! Last week, I discussed why commercial nail polish is so dangerous. I listed the top 4 chemicals you will probably find in your favorite conventional nail polish and explained the dangerous risks of each one. To review, these four…
Is Hand Sanitizer Killing You?
I remember being a kid and being told that ‘germs’ were all around me. It was the beginning of the antibacterial age. In science class they told me that I was only free from bacteria right after I turned off the water in the shower. As soon as I stepped out germs latched onto me…
STOP! Think Twice Before Using Your Favorite Nail Polish (Part 1)
SUMMER IS HERE!!!! It is that beautiful, warm, sunny time of year when you get to toss your warm coats and heavy layers in exchange for sun dresses and sandals! One of the first things I do, even before laying out in the sun to get a tan, is I reach for my…
Wheat, Your Gut and Neurotransmitters
So, over my memorial day weekend I have to say I geeked out about a documentary. You know, you curl up with your tea and turn on your favorite documentary for downtime! Oh, wait, you don’t do that? Anyways, I watched What’s With Wheat. You can catch this on Netflix or I’m sure…