Butyrate: The Health Benefits of This Mighty Molecule and How to Get More of It
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what butyrate is, how it benefits your health, and how you can optimize your levels of this mighty molecule.
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Can Coffee Enemas Really Help You Detox? A Look at the Surprising Benefits
I’m talking about coffee enemas – a lesser-known way to reap coffee’s incredible health-promoting benefits.
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Can This Powerful Hormone be the Key to Treating Type 2 Diabetes & More?
If there is one disease I ask my patients to have on their minds, it’s type 2 diabetes. According to the 2017 report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million Americans have diabetes (30.3 million) or prediabetes (84.1 million).1 This means that nearly half of Americans have the disease or its precursor.
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Castor Oil: How It Can Heal Your Gut, Enhance Your Beauty, and Boost Your Health
We’ve all heard the old phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But a more accurate phrase might be “a spoonful a day keeps the doctor away.” You’re probably wondering – “a spoonful of what exactly, will keep the doctor away?” I’m referring to a spoonful of powerful health-boosting castor oil. Today we’re…
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Celiac Disease and Your Genes: A Look at the Fascinating Link
Take a stroll down any grocery aisle, and you’ll see countless seemingly harmless products. But if you have a condition known as celiac disease, there could be danger lurking behind every label. Today we’re going to dive into exactly what celiac disease is, how to know if you have it, and most importantly – what…
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Concerned About Your Health? Here Are the Best Immune-Boosting Supplements
And one of the most powerful tools we have when it comes to strengthening our immune systems are supplements. I’m going to reveal some of the most powerful immune-boosting supplements and exactly how they help bolster your defenses against germs.
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Constipation Trouble? Here’s 5 Tips to Get You Going
Constipation Trouble? Here’s 5 Tips to Get You Going…. Constipation is one of those topics few like to talk about. If you’ve suffered from this problem, though, you know it can be both painful and frustrating. Almost everyone gets constipated at some time during his or her life. It affects approximately 2% of the population. …
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Could a Diverse Gut Microbiome Increase Your Chances of Surviving Cancer?
Cancer. A word that everyone knows but no one is ready to hear. This devastating disease has touched countless lives worldwide and has long been the subject of intensive research and treatment efforts. As our understanding of this complex disease evolves and we continue to race to find a viable cure, researchers are now turning…
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Could Eating Fish Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease?
More recently, the scientific and medical communities have been abuzz regarding the topic of gut microbiome due to its potential role as a link between the gut and the heart. Specifically, some believe that a metabolic pathway involving choline and the gut microbiota could contribute to the development of heart disease in humans.
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Could the Bacteria in Your Gut Be the Secret to Motivating Yourself to Exercise?
Today we’re going to explore what bacteria in your gut is, how this delicate ecosystem is connected to your brain, and how on earth the tiny microbes in your gut may impact your motivation to exercise. Let’s dive in.
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Could the Gut Microbiome Be A Key to Healing COVID Long-Haulers?
Today we’re going to explore if Gut Microbiome can be a key to healing COVID Long-Haulers or not. Read further to know how to balance gut bacteria after Covid.
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Cure Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Without Medication
When you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) it can feel like your life is on hold. Debilitating pain, frequent trips to the bathroom, and extreme weakness makes getting through the day next to impossible.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Leaky Gut: Part II
Diagnosis and Treatment of Leaky Gut: Part II Did you miss my first Leaky Gut Article?! Read more here! So now you may be wondering if you have leaky gut… Food allergies, toxins, sugar, antibiotics, parasites and stress can wreak havoc with your gastrointestinal system, upsetting the balance in your intestine as well as allowing harmful substances to enter the…
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Diet-induced Changes in our Gut Microbes
Diet-Induced Dysbiosis of the Intestinal Microbiota and the Effects on Immunity and Disease Read full article HERE Kirsty Brown †, Daniella DeCoffe †, Erin Molcan and Deanna L. Gibson * Department of Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada; Abstract Diet-induced Changes in our Gut Microbes. The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota is the collection of…
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Do Detox Binders Actually Work? A Look at the Best Toxin-Binding Supplements
It’s no secret that we live in a highly toxic world – with toxic compounds lurking just about everywhere we turn. The good news is, our bodies have some pretty complex systems in place to help us filter out, eliminate, and detox these compounds. But the bad news is, we may be exposed to such…
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Do Neurodegenerative Diseases Actually Begin in the Gut?
Involuntary tremors. Increased forgetfulness. Difficulty with finding words. Feelings of depression and anxiety. These are just a few of the devastating effects associated with neurodegeneration – a slow progressive breakdown of the brain’s ability to function correctly. And while the brain and nervous system may be the target of these debilitating disorders, there is mounting evidence…
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Do You Have Hypoglycemia?
How Do You Diagnose It? Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) is too low. Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low. Symptoms you may have when your blood sugar gets too low include: Cold sweats Convulsions Double vision or blurry vision Fast or pounding heartbeat General discomfort, uneasiness, or…
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Dr. Jill Live Presents The Best of 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In every challenging time, there is light, a lesson to be learned, and a new way of looking at the things we have to be grateful for. 2020 has been trying for many of us, requiring us to really look at the things that are important, prioritize our physical and mental well being, and make…
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Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms? Weakness, tiredness, or light-headedness Rapid heartbeat or difficulty breathing Poor memory or difficulty concentrating Depression, anxiety, mania Numbness and tingling of hands or feet Difficulty with balance, poor coordination Pale skin Sore tongue Easy bruising or bleeding gums Upset stomach or weight loss Diarrhea or constipation…
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Fighting Fibromyalgia: The Surprising Benefits Of A Gluten-Free Diet
Have you ever felt like your body is waging a war against you – with every muscle aching, fatigue pulling you down, and a constant fog clouding your mind? For millions of people living with a complex condition known as fibromyalgia, this is their daily reality. This chronic condition, often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, turns even…
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Five Essential Tips For Living With Mold Toxicity and CIRS
We’ve come a long way in our understanding chronic inflammatory response syndrome, also known as CIRS. Though we still have more to understand, living with mold toxicity and CIRS is no longer without solutions. I have some great tips for surviving and thriving after a mold exposure.
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