Did you know that you have anywhere from 2 to 5 pounds of microbes living within your body? Now, don't let the word “microbes” scare you. These little guys are the unsung heroes of your health. Just as they rely on us for survival, we, in turn, rely on them for our own existence. And…
Today we're going to explore how can Akkermansia Muciniphila boost your health. Furthermore we are going to explore the role of this probiotic in gut health and weightloss.
January 21, 2010 — Particulate air pollution increases the risk for myocardial infarction, and lowering indoor particulate air pollution levels by using ordinary high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration improves 2 markers of cardiovascular risk: microvascular endothelial function and systemic inflammation. Ryan W. Allen, PhD, and colleagues from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada,…
Boulder Colorado sent out 2021 with a rush of chaos and rang in 2022 with heartbreak and loss in the aftermath of the Marshall fire – the most destructive fire in Colorado history. The Marshall fire decimated hundreds of homes and businesses in my beloved home state. In light of this natural disaster, I’ve partnered…
A Quick Start Guide To Paleo Diet. You may have heard the recent buzz about Paleo Diet… so what's all the fuss about? There are far reaching health benefits to eating more like our grandparents would have eaten… That means real food, not the packaged processed stuff that has become norm in the Standard American…
Humanity has been engaged in a decades-long war against superbugs. These drug-resistant microbes threaten our return to a pre-antibiotic era – one in which common infections were often deadly. And so far, drug developers haven’t been able to keep up. In the U.S. alone, at least 2 million people become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria every year, leading to anywhere from 23,000 to 150,000 deaths.
Lithium is a misunderstood naturally occurring element that’s used as a medication. It’s known for its mood stabilizing properties as a psychotropic drug. While you probably consider lithium to be a serious mind altering medication, the fact of the matter is lithium can often be found in low levels in our drinking water ranging from trace amounts to 0.17 mg/L.
We rely on our immune system to protect us from harmful germs and bugs. But what happens when your body turns on you? When your immune system malfunctions and rather than protecting you, it begins attacking you?
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what interleukin-6 is, what role it plays in inflammation, and how to keep your levels balanced. Let’s dive in.
In a world where there is mountains of advice on how to take care of your skin best it can be hard to sift through the noise and find what really helps. This is why I wanted to take the time and share with you some of my favorite skin care secrets.
