Tryptophan: Beyond Thanksgiving – It’s Role in Happiness, Depression, and Suicide
When most people think of tryptophan, they think of the Thanksgiving myth we’ve been told about why we get sleepy after eating turkey.
When most people think of tryptophan, they think of the Thanksgiving myth we’ve been told about why we get sleepy after eating turkey.
We are creatures that evolved to live in light. These days we spent about 90% of our time indoors and as a result have significantly reduced the amount of exposure we get to various light wavelengths. Also called photobiomodulation, red light therapy provides just the right wavelengths our body uses for rejuvenating processes.
Twelve Tips for a Healthy Brain: How you can Prevent Dementia! Declining memory and dementia are not a normal part of aging. There are many things you can do now to prevent or reverse inflammation of the brain! Add coconut oil to your diet. There is growing evidence that regular consumption of coconut oil may…
“Adrenal fatigue” is a term that's been popularized by the health and wellness media – hey, even I’ve used it years ago. But I think it's time to set the record straight and really dig into what's going on.
When you think of ways to support a baby’s developing brain, what comes to mind? My guess is that bacteria is likely not something that initially pops into your head. But more and more research is finding that the bacteria and microorganisms that make up the gut microbiome may actually have a monumental impact on…
It’s safe to say that just about all of us are familiar with that stomach-churning, queasy feeling of nausea – and its even more unpleasant companion vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are not necessarily unexpected guests when we’re dealing with things like food poisoning or a stomach bug. But it can be perplexing and downright concerning…
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…
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.…
Today we’re going to explore exactly why vitamin B12 is so important, the consequences of being deficient in this nutrient, the problem with conventional B12 testing, and most importantly – what steps you can take if you’re concerned about a deficiency. Let’s dive in.
Today we’re going to address a condition that’s a master at dysregulating your immune system & zapping your vitamin D levels – a condition known as long COVID.