It seems like everywhere you turn there’s someone touting a secret cure-all that will relieve all your health woes. Whether it’s to turn back the hands of time, shed unwanted pounds, boost your energy levels, or heal from a chronic illness – everyone’s got some “magic concoction” to improve your health. As great as it…
Maybe you’ve heard it in the news recently – glyphosate has been in a number of legal cases worldwide and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down. This is good news, since glyphosate (also known as Roundup) is a pesticide that has infiltrated every aspect of our water and food systems and is wreaking havoc on human health.
We’re going to explore the fascinating link between your gut microbiome and healthy, happy aging. Let’s dive in.
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what role vitamin D plays in regulating your immune system, what happens if you’re deficient in this nutrient, and most importantly – how to ensure you’re getting enough of this essential vitamin.
What if I told you there was a compound that could potentially treat conditions like COVID, autoimmunity, and mold toxicity? Then what if I told you that your body naturally produces a plethora of this compound on a daily basis? The compound I’m referring to is a remarkable little molecule known as vasoactive intestinal peptide.…
In medical school, we learned about the body by breaking it down into each system. Everything is neatly categorized into distinct compartments. While this certainly makes sense from an academic standpoint, the truth is, the body is much more complex than that. The body's systems are intricately and inextricably interconnected – it’s impossible to truly…
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what trimethylamine N-oxide is, the role it plays in your health, and how you can safeguard your well-being when it comes to this confounding compound.
There’s no denying that we live in an increasingly toxic world. Nearly everything we come in contact with seems to be contaminated. And there's an endless number of harmful substances all around us. One of the toxic chemicals that’s been garnering more and more attention recently, are polychlorinated biphenyls – also known as PCB’s.
What comes to mind when you think of a bug bite? Chances are a disrupted digestive system isn’t the first thing that pops into your head. But certain bug bites (like those that come from ticks) can have some serious consequences for your health – triggering a slew of differing infections known as tick-borne diseases…
If you or a loved one has suffered from Crohn’s disease, you may have been told that the exact cause of your misery is still unknown. They might have told you there are many possible causes for Crohn’s disease – age, ethnicity, family history, immunodeficiency, history of NSAIDs use, etc.
