What if I told you there was a single medication that could have a dramatic impact on a wide range of conditions including cancer, autoimmunity, Crohn’s disease, and long COVID (just to name a few)? And what if I told you that this medication came with virtually no side effects or adverse risks? You’d probably…
According to an article on Magnesium Deficiency by researchers Ismail et al*, there is great evidence that many people may be deficient in this much needed mineral and not even know it! Magnesium deficiency was found to be associated with increased prevalence and risk in 11 major health conditions. In 68 of the reviewed studies, magnesium…
Unfortunately, mast cell disorders and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), in particular, are on the rise these days. I believe it’s in part because of the constant barrage of environmental toxins, molds, and chemicals.
Let’s take a look at what exactly mast cell activation syndrome is, how it might be causing your mystery symptoms, and what you can do.
“I've got a gut feeling about this” Mind Altering Microbes: How your gut microbiome may influence your mood. While we have certainly heard that appetite and digestion are controlled by the enteric nervous system (also known as “the master control panel in your gut”), who would've thought that the gut might also control your emotions and mood? It's…
UPDATE POST OF MTHFR BLOG MTHFR Gene Mutation-What's the Big Deal About Methylation?. Do you have a genetic defect in the MTHFR gene?? Maybe you've have a family history of heart attack or stroke… maybe you've suffered through multiple miscarriages. Or maybe you struggle with chronic migraine headaches or irritible bowel syndrome or depression. Perhaps…
What do chronic migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and autism all have in common? All of these conditions can be caused by a faulty enzyme called MTHFR. While it may look like an abbreviation for a curse word, MTHFR actually stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. This little enzyme plays a very important role in the body. MTHFR…
Symptoms that indicate you may have Adrenal Fatigue… Click here to take the QUIZ: Do you have Adrenal Fatigue? Morning fatigue — it's hard to “wake up” until 10 a.m., even if you've been awake since 7 a.m. Afternoon feeling of sleepiness or brain fog from 2 to 4 p.m. You may have a burst of energy…
As we roll into the new year, a renewed focus on your health may be at the forefront of your mind. While diets and workouts are often at the top of the list when it comes to New Year’s resolutions – there’s another often overlooked aspect of your health that’s just as important.
What if I told you that your body eats itself on a daily basis? Yep, you read that right – your body really does cannibalize itself every single day. While that might sound a little wacky and creepy at first, it’s actually a perfectly normal process known as autophagy. And not only is autophagy perfectly…
Unfortunately, this is the reality for people suffering from a debilitating condition known as post-viral chronic fatigue syndrome. Today we’re going to dive into exactly how a viral infection, like COVID-19, can cause this chronic and prolonged fatigue. And more importantly, we’ll cover some ways to manage the challenging symptoms associated with this diagnosis.
